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Seychelles · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Seychelles?

Entry rules for Seychelles by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles), checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Seychelles without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
198
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Seychelles: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration and Civil StatusReport a change

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Seychelles entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
ETA3 months, extendable to 12 months198India, China, United States, IndonesiaDepartment of Immigration and Civil Status

ETA for 3 months, extendable to 12 months: India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

Apply online for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles), 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.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: eta, 3 months, extendable to 12 months.

UAE residents, any passport: Visa-free for all nationalities, Up to 3 months. Visitor's Permit on arrival; Travel Authorisation online before departure (EUR 10 standard); return ticket, accommodation and funds. Source: Seychelles Travel Authorisation, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Seychelles in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the ETA only on the official site, seychelles.govtas.com. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Seychelles?

It depends on your passport: 198 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an ETA before they travel (3 months, extendable to 12 months) (Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an ETA before they travel (3 months, extendable to 12 months) (Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Seychelles visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 198 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at seychelles.govtas.com.

Sources and changes

  1. Visitors Permit (Department of Immigration and Civil Status)ics.gov.sc · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Seychelles Electronic Border System: Travel Authorisation (official, linked by the Department of Immigration)seychelles.govtas.com · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Visiting Seychellesics.gov.sc · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Immigration and Civil Status (Seychelles). No change since.

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