Seychelles Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Seychelles visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- €10 standard (24 h) / €30 premium (6 h) — per person incl. infants
- Processing time
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Validity
- Single trip
- Maximum stay
- 90 days (Visitor's Permit; extendable)
- Visa required?
- ALL visitors — Seychelles is visa-free for every nationality but everyone must obtain the electronic Travel Authorization before departure.
- Arrival card
- Travel Authorization doubles as arrival declaration
Do you need a visa for Seychelles?
Travellers from All nationalities — up to 90 days (Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, extendable to 12 months). can generally enter Seychelles without a visa. ALL visitors — Seychelles is visa-free for every nationality but everyone must obtain the electronic Travel Authorization before departure.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from All nationalities — up to 90 days (Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, extendable to 12 months). do not require a visa for Seychelles for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Seychelles Electronic Border System (Immigration & Civil Status)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Seychelles visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Travel Authorization (all nationalities visa-free)
Official fee: €10 standard (24 h) / €30 premium (6 h) — per person incl. infants- Validity
- Single trip
- Max stay
- 90 days (Visitor's Permit; extendable)
- Processing time
- Within 24 h (6 h premium); apply within 30 days of travel
- Where to apply
- seychelles.govtas.com (official Electronic Border System) or "Seychelles Travel Authorization" app
Who needs it: ALL visitors — Seychelles is visa-free for every nationality but everyone must obtain the electronic Travel Authorization before departure.
Visa-free: All nationalities — up to 90 days (Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, extendable to 12 months).
Required documents
- Passport valid for the stay
- Return/onward ticket
- Confirmed accommodation (licensed)
- Proof of funds US$150/day
- Card payment
Arrival card: Travel Authorization doubles as arrival declaration
Beware unofficial sites charging far more than €10.
Source: Seychelles Electronic Border System (Immigration & Civil Status) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Seychelles Travel Authorisation (electronic)
Official fee: From EUR 10 (standard, ~24h)- Validity
- Tied to declared travel dates (must be obtained before departure)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Processing time
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Where to apply
- https://seychelles.govtas.com/en
Who needs it: All foreign nationals incl. India and Singapore
Required documents
- Passport valid on arrival
- Return/onward ticket
- Confirmed accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Extra charges: Premium ~EUR 30 (6h) and expedited ~EUR 70 (~60 min) options
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor's Permit (on arrival)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Initially up to 3 months, extendable up to 12 months total
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/visitors-permit
Who needs it: All nationals holding an approved Travel Authorisation
Required documents
- Approved Travel Authorisation
- Passport
- Return ticket
- Accommodation
- Funds
Extra charges: Extension fees apply if you extend beyond the initial permit
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Seychelles Travel Authorisation (electronic)
Official fee: From EUR 10 (standard, ~24h)- Validity
- Tied to declared travel dates (must be obtained before departure)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Processing time
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Where to apply
- https://seychelles.govtas.com/en
Who needs it: All foreign nationals incl. India and Singapore
Required documents
- Passport valid on arrival
- Return/onward ticket
- Confirmed accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Extra charges: Premium ~EUR 30 (6h) and expedited ~EUR 70 (~60 min) options
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor's Permit (on arrival)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Initially up to 3 months, extendable up to 12 months total
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/visitors-permit
Who needs it: All nationals holding an approved Travel Authorisation
Required documents
- Approved Travel Authorisation
- Passport
- Return ticket
- Accommodation
- Funds
Extra charges: Extension fees apply if you extend beyond the initial permit
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Seychelles Travel Authorisation (electronic)
Official fee: From EUR 10 (standard, ~24h)- Validity
- Tied to declared travel dates (must be obtained before departure)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Processing time
- Standard ~24h; premium ~6h; expedited ~60 min
- Where to apply
- https://seychelles.govtas.com/en
Who needs it: All foreign nationals incl. India and Singapore
Required documents
- Passport valid on arrival
- Return/onward ticket
- Confirmed accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Extra charges: Premium ~EUR 30 (6h) and expedited ~EUR 70 (~60 min) options
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor's Permit (on arrival)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Initially up to 3 months, extendable up to 12 months total
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/visitors-permit
Who needs it: All nationals holding an approved Travel Authorisation
Required documents
- Approved Travel Authorisation
- Passport
- Return ticket
- Accommodation
- Funds
Extra charges: Extension fees apply if you extend beyond the initial permit
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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