Seychelles visa on arrival

Visitors of all nationalities normally need a Visitor’s Permit on arrival. Holders of Ethiopian diplomatic, official or service passports do not need a Visitor’s Permit for stays of up to 90 days.

Up to 90 days initially, also described as up to 3 months. Paid extensions of up to 3 months at a time are possible, up to 12 months in total.

The Visitor’s Permit is free on arrival. Online travel authorisation costs €10 standard, €30 premium or €70 expedited. Extensions cost extra; the amount is not stated.

The permit is issued on arrival. No processing duration is stated.

Valid passport.; Return or onward ticket.; Proof of accommodation.; Evidence of sufficient funds.; Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic..

1. 1. Complete the Seychelles Electronic Border System formalities and obtain online travel authorisation before departure. 2. 2. Bring your valid passport, return or onward ticket, accommodation proof and evidence of sufficient funds. 3. 3. Receive your Visitor’s Permit on arrival.

Obtain online travel authorisation before departure. Have accommodation and sufficient funds. Get an extension to stay beyond your initial permitted stay.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Seychelles visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On the Seychelles's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.