Visitor's Permit on Arrival (Visa-Free)
Visa-free entry for all nationalities for holiday, business or family — Visitor's Permit issued on arrival plus mandatory Travel Authorisation.
Who fits: Tourists, business visitors attending meetings, people visiting friends and family, and yacht crew and passengers arriving by air, sea or private yacht who do not hold another Seychelles residence permit.
ICS requires a minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day for the duration of the visitor stay.
Gov fees: Visitor's Permit free on arrival for the initial 3 months; SCR 5,000 for each additional 3-month extension period or part thereof. Separate SEBS Travel Authorisation fee applies — MFA cites EUR 10.90 for a standard application; other packages cost more. — Confirm the extension fee and the current Travel Authorisation package fee on the live ICS and SEBS pages before paying.
Official source: ICS — Visitors Permit (criteria, 3-to-12-month validity, SCR 5,000 extension, ETA requirement) ·
ICS — Visiting Seychelles (no visa, passport validity, return ticket, accommodation, US$150/day, SEBS forms) ·
MFA — Travelling to Seychelles (Travel Authorisation requirement, EUR 10.90 standard, document uploads, Yellow Fever rule) ·
SEBS — Seychelles Electronic Border System (official Travel Authorisation portal) Documents
- Valid passport or other travel document recognized by Seychelles, valid for the intended stay until return home
- Approved Seychelles Travel Authorisation (applied via seychelles.govtas.com or e-Border app)
- Selfie, contact information and trip information for the Travel Authorisation filing
- Airline booking confirmation upload showing arrival and departure dates
- Accommodation booking confirmations for each stay location (hotel/guesthouse name, boat charter name or employer name; invitation letter if visiting friends and family)
- Return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit
- Proof of sufficient funds — minimum US$150 or equivalent per day (bank statement, cash, cards)
- Yellow Fever International Certificate only if the traveller has resided in, visited, or transited (>12 hours airport transit) a Yellow Fever endemic country
- Credit or debit card for the Travel Authorisation fee
- For yacht arrivals: passports of all crew/persons on board, vessel inspection, crew list, and a disembarkation card completed by each person on board
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Seychelles?
No. ICS states a visa is not required for any passport holder, but you must still meet the Visitor's Permit criteria on arrival and hold a valid Travel Authorisation before departure.
How long can I stay as a visitor?
The permit is initially granted for up to 3 months and can be extended in successive periods of up to 3 months each to a maximum total of 12 months, provided you continue to meet the return-ticket, accommodation and funds criteria.
Can I work or run a business on a Visitor's Permit?
No. The permit covers holiday, pleasure, business visits and family visits, but not gainful occupation. Any paid or unpaid work, full-time or part-time, requires a Gainful Occupation Permit. To set up a business you need a GOP via the Seychelles Investment Board project-memorandum route.
What funds do I need to show?
ICS cites a minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day for the duration of the stay, plus confirmed accommodation and a return/onward ticket.