Seychelles Travel Authorization FAQ

A Seychelles eTA is an online travel authorisation required to enter Seychelles. Applicants must obtain an approved eTA prior to travel and present it on arrival.

The Seychelles eTA covers 12 travel purposes:

• Business
• Crew (planes or ships)
• Diplomat on Official Visit
• Friends & Family
• Getting Married
• Holiday
• Honeymoon
• Personal Helper
• Seaman (Fishing Vessel)
• Transit
• Work (Long Term) GOP
• Work (Short Term) GOP

Seychelles eTA is valid for 90 days from the date of approval.

Travellers can stay in the country for 30 days.

Yes, you can apply for a stay extension through the Seychelles Immigration Department.

Processing time depends on the selected processing speed and the accuracy of the details in your application.

You can choose from the following processing options based on your travel date:

• Standard: 6-9 Working Days
• Rush: 4-7 Working Days
• Super Rush: 3-5 Working Days

Yes, real-time status updates are sent to your registered email. You can also track your application manually using your order ID and passport number on the Seychelles eTA portal.

Yes, you can make minor changes to your eTA application before it enters the processing stage. Contact the support team immediately for assistance.

Yes, you can include up to 10 applicants in one application. All applications are processed together, and updates are sent to the primary applicant. Each traveller receives a separate eTA.

Review the Seychelles eTA requirements before applying, and upload clear digital copies of all required documents when applying.

The passport should be valid for 6 months from the intended travel date.

Yes, you are required to show where you will be staying during your visit to the Seychelles.

Yes, a confirmed airline booking is required to show intent to leave within the authorised stay.

Yes, immigration authorities may request original documents upon arrival in Seychelles.

You can contact the support team through email, live chat, or phone for assistance with your application.

Contact support immediately if you encounter issues with the application, payment, or document upload.

Yes, your personal and travel details are protected by advanced encryption throughout our application process.

The visitor permit is issued by immigration authorities after verifying your documents at the point of entry.

You can arrive at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé as an international visitor.

Port Victoria on Mahé is the approved entry point for cruise ship arrivals in Seychelles.

It is usually quick after your documents are checked, but it may take longer if there are many passengers.

No, vaccinations are not required unless you are arriving from a yellow fever risk area.