Seychelles Travel Authorisation — Entry Documents Checklist
Seychelles has no visa requirement, but every traveller must obtain a Travel Authorisation (TA) before departure. This page lists what the application needs, what it costs and when to apply. Verified against the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
No visa — but the Travel Authorisation is mandatory for all travellers. Apply online at seychelles.govtas.com or in the Seychelles E-Border app, upload your documents and pay the fee. You can apply up to 10 days before your flight and are advised to apply as early as possible. A visitor's permit is then issued on arrival for your intended length of stay.
Conditions
- No COVID-19 requirements currently apply (no vaccination or negative-test requirement).
- A visa is not required for this process — the Travel Authorisation replaces it for entry clearance.
- Fee: a standard application is EUR 10.90; processing time depends on the package selected.
- Window: apply from up to 10 days before the flight; earlier is recommended.
Documents the application requires
To complete the immigration procedure, a traveller must have:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Valid passport |
| 2 | Selfie |
| 3 | Contact information |
| 4 | Trip information |
| 5 | Airline booking confirmation |
| 6 | Accommodation booking confirmation |
| 7 | Credit or debit card information |
What the booking confirmations must show
- Airline booking confirmation: upload a copy that clearly shows your arrival and departure dates.
- Accommodation booking confirmation: upload the confirmation for each location of your stay in Seychelles. It must include the name of the hotel or guesthouse, the boat charter name, or the name of your employer.
- Visiting friends or family? Provide a letter of invitation instead of a hotel booking.
Yellow fever vaccination
A yellow fever vaccination (International Certificate) is required only if you have resided in or recently visited a country where yellow fever is endemic, or if you have transited an endemic country (airport only) for more than 12 hours. It is not a general requirement for all travellers.
How to apply
- Go to seychelles.govtas.com, or download the Seychelles E-Border app.
- Complete the Travel Authorisation and upload the documents above (items 1–7).
- Pay the fee — a standard application is EUR 10.90.
- Apply up to 10 days before your flight (earlier is better), then carry the authorisation for arrival.
Prepare your photo
Your passport and identification photos need to meet official sizes. Check the Seychelles passport photo format (35×45 mm) on the size chart, sanity-check a file with the photo checker, and see the passport validity rules. If you also travel to the US, the six-month club list explains who is exempt from its six-month validity rule.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Seychelles?
No visa is required, but all travellers must obtain a Travel Authorisation before departure. A visitor's permit is issued on arrival for the intended length of stay.
How much is the Seychelles Travel Authorisation?
A standard application is EUR 10.90. The processing time depends on the package selected.
When should I apply for the Seychelles Travel Authorisation?
You may apply up to 10 days before your flight, and the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends applying as early as possible.
Where do I apply for the Travel Authorisation?
Online at seychelles.govtas.com, or through the Seychelles E-Border app. The Travel Authorisation system is operated at that entry point; the official instructions are on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page.
What documents do I need for the Seychelles Travel Authorisation?
Seven items: a valid passport, a selfie, contact information, trip information, an airline booking confirmation (showing arrival and departure dates), an accommodation booking confirmation for each stay (or an invitation letter if visiting friends or family), and credit or debit card information.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Seychelles?
Only if you have resided in or recently visited a country where yellow fever is endemic, or transited such a country (airport only) for more than 12 hours. It is not required for all travellers.
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Source note: the Travel Authorisation requirement, the seven required items, the EUR 10.90 standard fee, the 10-day application window, the yellow-fever rule and the seychelles.govtas.com / E-Border entry points are from the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mfa.gov.sc/travelling-to-seychelles/ (checked October 2026). The Travel Authorisation is processed on the third-party system seychelles.govtas.com.