Indian passport · Seychelles
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Seychelles?
In brief
No visa, but an online authorisation: Indian passport holders need an online travel authorisation before they travel to Seychelles (3 months, extendable to 12 months).
Seychelles travel authorisation fee for Indians: For adults the Travel Authorisation costs EUR 10 with standard processing (24 hours), EUR 30 with premium processing (6 hours) or EUR 70 with expedited processing (60 minutes), bank charges not included. EUR 10 ≈ INR 1,050, EUR 30 ≈ INR 3,150, EUR 70 ≈ INR 7,340 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System, checked .
All visitors to Seychelles must possess a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departing from their country of origin. [...] The Visitor’s Permit is initially granted for a stay of up to three months.
Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles)
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | ETA · 3 months, extendable to 12 months |
|---|---|
| Stay | 3 months, extendable to 12 months |
| Validity and entries | A Travel Authorisation is valid for one journey only and expires when you leave Seychelles.2 |
| Official fee | For adults the Travel Authorisation costs EUR 10 with standard processing (24 hours), EUR 30 with premium processing (6 hours) or EUR 70 with expedited processing (60 minutes), bank charges not included.2The first three months on a Visitor's Permit are free; each extension of up to three months costs SCR 5,000, applied for online at permits.ics.gov.sc (card payment) or at Independence House in Victoria.1 |
| Official processing | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Where to apply | Apply for the Travel Authorisation before departure on the official website seychelles.govtas.com or in the Seychelles e-Border app.1Official site: seychelles.govtas.com |
Do Indians need a visa for Seychelles?
The Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles) lists India among the countries whose nationals need an online travel authorisation before they travel. Stay: 3 months, extendable to 12 months.
“All visitors to Seychelles must possess a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departing from their country of origin. [...] The Visitor’s Permit is initially granted for a stay of up to three months.”
Conditions and exceptions
Arriving without an approved Travel Authorisation costs a EUR 30 penalty fee at the airport.
You will be charged a penalty fee of 30EUR at the airport, if you arrive without a pre-approved eTA.
Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System · checkedThe Visitor's Permit is issued on arrival if you hold a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and funds of at least USD 150 (or equivalent) per day of stay.
holds a valid return ticket or ticket for onward travel for the duration of the visit has confirmed accommodation has sufficient funds for the duration of the stay. (minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day).
Department of Immigration and Civil Status · checked
Seychelles visa types for Indians
A Travel Authorisation is valid for one journey only and expires when you leave Seychelles.
Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System · checkedThe Visitor's Permit is granted for up to three months and can be extended by up to three months at a time, to a maximum of twelve months.
Department of Immigration and Civil Status · checked
How to apply from India
Apply for the Travel Authorisation before departure on the official website seychelles.govtas.com or in the Seychelles e-Border app.
Department of Immigration and Civil Status · checked
Fee
For adults the Travel Authorisation costs EUR 10 with standard processing (24 hours), EUR 30 with premium processing (6 hours) or EUR 70 with expedited processing (60 minutes), bank charges not included.
Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System · checkedThe first three months on a Visitor's Permit are free; each extension of up to three months costs SCR 5,000, applied for online at permits.ics.gov.sc (card payment) or at Independence House in Victoria.
Department of Immigration and Civil Status · checkedArriving without an approved Travel Authorisation costs a EUR 30 penalty fee at the airport.
Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
Indian passport holders living in the UAE: Visa-free (Travel Authorisation needed), Up to 3 months. Same rules for all nationalities. Source: Seychelles Immigration, checked . More in our table for UAE residents.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Seychelles visa-free for Indians now?
There is no visa, but Indians need an online travel authorisation before they travel (3 months, extendable to 12 months).
How much does a Seychelles visa cost in India?
For adults the Travel Authorisation costs EUR 10 with standard processing (24 hours), EUR 30 with premium processing (6 hours) or EUR 70 with expedited processing (60 minutes), bank charges not included. The first three months on a Visitor's Permit are free; each extension of up to three months costs SCR 5,000, applied for online at permits.ics.gov.sc (card payment) or at Independence House in Victoria.
Can I get a Seychelles visa in 7 days?
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Can I enter Seychelles with a UAE residence visa?
Indian passport holders living in the UAE: Visa-free (Travel Authorisation needed), Up to 3 months. Same rules for all nationalities.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles): entry rule, how to apply, visa types, fees and rules for UAE residents
- Government of Seychelles, Seychelles Electronic Border System (official portal linked by the Department of Immigration and Civil Status): fees, entry conditions, visa types and documents
- Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles): entry conditions and documents