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Seychelles Travel Advice

The entry requirements for Seychelles are detailed below. Please note that these requirements can change at any time and therefore we recommend that you check this page regularly and the FCDO advice here - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles

Entry requirements:

  • Entry requirements for children:
    • No specific requirements were mentioned for children.

Passport validity:

  • Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Seychelles. No additional period of validity beyond this is required.

Visa requirements:

  • General:

    • British passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits.
  • e-Visa requirements:

  • Visa on arrival:

    • A visitor's permit is issued on arrival, provided that you meet the entry requirements of Seychelles authority. The visitor's permit may be granted for a period of up to 3 months and can be extended up to a maximum period of 12 months.

Travel forms:

  • From 1 December 2022, all visitors must complete a digital Travel Authorisation. This form serves to determine visitors' travel eligibility to Seychelles prior to the start of travel and replaces the paper disembarkation form. There is a fee associated with the application, which can be done from 10 days before arrival. An express application is available for emergencies.

COVID requirements:

  • Vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required from 1 December 2022.
  • Visitors must have valid Travel and Health Insurance to cover potential COVID-19 related costs.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice

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