Seychelles visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles, from its embassy or consulate.
NGA
Nigeria
SYC
Seychelles
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find the Seychelles's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Seychelles
Get travel approval before leaving and a visitor permit on arrival.
Visa not requiredVisa-free holiday visitHoliday visitors get a free visitor permit when they arrive.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Get online travel approval before leaving.
- Pack your passport and travel documents.
- Show your documents at the border.
Documents required
- Passport valid through your return
- Approved travel authorisation
- Return or onward ticket
- Confirmed place to stay
- Funds: 150 USD per day
- Hotel booking
- Conditional yellow fever certificate requirement; see the travel authorisation option. vaccine
- Check passport and insurance rules: official pages differ. See travel approval for health rules.
- Extensions cost 5,000 SCR each; check the allowed stay before booking.
eTA requiredOnline travel approvalThis online approval is needed before most visitors travel by air or sea.
- Fee
- €10
- Processing
- 1 day
How to apply
- Use the official portal or Seychelles e-Border app.
- Apply within 30 days before arrival.
- Upload your passport, photo and trip documents.
- Fill in health and customs questions.
- Pay by card and get approval before leaving.
Documents required
- Passport information page
- Photo or selfie
- Arrival and departure flight confirmation
- Stay bookings or host invitation
- Seychelles permit if you have one
- Payment card
- Yellow fever proof when required
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- The portal requires a yellow fever certificate for travellers aged 1–59 arriving from an endemic country or region. vaccine
- Airport transit in a yellow fever endemic region lasting less than 12 hours is exempt. vaccine
- The portal exempts travellers aged 60 and above from submitting the certificate. vaccine
- No COVID-19 travel testing or vaccination restrictions are listed. vaccine
- Official pages differ on price, application window, insurance and passport validity; check before travel.
- Recent Congo travel requires 21 days outside Congo, health checks and sometimes extra documents.
Sources (21)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status: Visiting Seychelles
- Immigration and Civil Status: Visitors Permit
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Travelling to Seychelles
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Consular
- Seychelles Electronic Border System: Official Government Website
- Border portal: What do I need to apply?
- Border portal: Travel authorisation prices and processing times
- Border portal: Transit authorisation exemption
- Border portal: Health and eligibility FAQs
- Border portal: Health and travel insurance
- Tourism Department: Travel authorisation requirements for sea arrivals
- Tourism Department: Entry requirements after recent Democratic Republic of Congo travel, 19 October 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status: Student Permit
- Immigration and Civil Status: Student permit FAQ
- Immigration and Civil Status: Gainful Occupation Permit
- Immigration and Civil Status: Work permit requirements
- Immigration and Civil Status: International Trade Zone
- Immigration and Civil Status: Dependents Permit
- Immigration and Civil Status: Residence Permit
- Government of Seychelles: Residence permit application and instructions
- Immigration and Civil Status: Permanent Residence
Trips to Seychelles
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from Nigeria
- Plugs GAdapter for some
- MoneySCR ₨
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageSeychellois CreoleSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 or 999 police
Planning your Seychelles trip
Best time to go: May to September is usually cooler and drier. November to March is warmer and wetter. April and October have changing winds. Accommodation costs rise during December to January and July to August, and Easter can be busy.
- BeachesMany beaches are uncrowded and have clear water. Swimming safety changes with seasonal winds, so follow warning signs.
- Vallée de MaiThis national park is recognised internationally for its natural importance. It contains coco de mer palms, which produce the world's largest seed.
- Aldabra AtollThis large coral island formation surrounds a tidal lagoon and is home to over 150,000 giant tortoises. Tiger sharks and manta rays can also be seen.
- Cousin IslandBirdLife International bought the island to protect the endangered Seychelles warbler. It is home to more than 300,000 birds.
Scams to watch for in Seychelles
About Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago republic of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
- Capital
- Victoria
- Money
- Seychellois rupee (₨)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +248
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Questions
Do nigerian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Seychelles visa?
At the Seychelles's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help nigerian citizens enter the Seychelles?
We have no record of the Seychelles relaxing its rules for nigerian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do seychellois citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Seychellois citizens do not need a visa for Nigeria. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to the Seychelles?
Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Egypt Gabon, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Seychelles are easier for nigerian citizens?
Kenya, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar Mauritius, and 3 more let nigerian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Seychelles?
Find the Seychelles's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in the Seychelles?
Seychellois rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Seychelles?
Seychellois Creole, English and French.
How strong is the Nigeria passport?
It ranks #88 and reaches 42 destinations without applying ahead.
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