Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel)
Apply for Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel) if you are travelling to the country to join fishing vessel or carry out authorities activities related to fishing operations.
The eTA is delivered within 3-5 working days if super-rush processing is selected.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Approved Seaman eTA
Captains, deck officers, engineers and fishing crew members having passport issued by any of the countries eligible for Seychelles eTA are eligible to apply this electronic travel authorisation.
Seychellles Seaman eTA ( Fishing Vessel) Application Requirements
- Passport Bio Page Scan. Ensure the passport is valid for 6 months from the arrival date.
- Passport-Size Photograph. Recent, colored photograph with light color background is required.
- Proof of Entry and Exit (Flight Ticket or Cruise Booking).
- Employment or Justification Letter: Submit ONE of the following:
- Employed Seafarers: Employer letter confirming the eTA applicant's employment and fishing-vessel duties.
- Self-Employed Seafarers: Justification letter (signed by the applicant) explaining the purpose of the intended fishing activities in Seychelles.
If documents required for Seychelles eTA application changes post application submission, the eTA support will contact the applicant.
Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel) Validity and Stay Duration
Validity: 90 days from the issuance
Entry Type: Single Entry
Stay Duration: Upto 30 days
Apply for Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel)
Step 1
Complete the Seychelles eTA application form by providing passport and travel details and selecting seaman eTA from eTA type menu.
Step 2
Submit scan copy of all the required documents. Submitting wrong, invalid or blurr documents will require document resubmission.
Step 3
Use credit/debit card, paypal or cryptocurrency to pay the eTA fee.
Step 4
Receive the approved Seychelles seaman eTA (Fishing vessel) on the registered email ID.
Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel) eTA Processing Time
- Super-rush processing issues the eTA within 6-9 Working Days at an additional cost.
- Rush processing delivers the eTA witith 4-7 Working Days by paying additional fee.
- With Standard processing it takes 3-5 Working Days for approval.
Seychelles Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel) Fee
The total fee for Seychelles seaman eTA varies by the applicants nationality and processing option selected.
Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive a payment confirmation email.
When to Apply for Seychelles Crew eTA Instead of Seaman eTA?
Traveller should know that seaman eTA is specifically for fishing related activities and Seychelles crew eTA is for airline or cruise member travelling to Seychelles for crew duties, crew changes or joining or leaving a vessel.
Content Disclaimer: The information provided is current as of October 2026. However, travellers should verify the latest regulations with the appropriate agencies, embassies and airlines.