Understanding Seychelles eTA Validity

Before applying for the Seychelles eTA, the applicant must know ‘when they can enter’ Seychelles and ‘for how long they can stay’ in the country.

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Validity

Seychelles eTAs (check below) remains valid for 90 days from the date of the eTA issuance.
The applicant must enter the country within the validity period.

Stay Duration

Seychelles eTAs allows a total of 30 days stay in the country.
Ensure the 30 days stay in the country is within the eTA’s 90 days validity.
Leave the country before 30 days expires.

Entry Type

Seychelles eTAs can only be used once (single-entry) to enter the country.
Traveller who wants to enter the country again must reapply for the eTA using the same application process. Requirements for the Seychelles eTA may change depending on the country’s current visa policy.

Seychelles eTA Types

Transit eTA: For travellers passing through Seychelles.	Long-Term Work eTA: For extended employment assignments.
Tourist eTA: For sightseeing, holidays and recreation.	Honeymoon eTA: For couples celebrating their honeymoon.
Short-Term Work eTA: For temporary work assignments.	Helper eTA: For domestic helpers accompanying employers.
Seaman eTA: For seafarers joining or leaving ships.	Getting Married eTA: For couples planning to marry in Seychelles.
Resident eTA: For existing residents returning to Seychelles.	Friends & Family Visit eTA: For visiting friends or relatives.
New Resident eTA:For individuals beginning residency in Seychelles.	Crew eTA: For airline and vessel crew members.
Business eTA: For attending meetings, conference and other business events.

Seychelles eTA Stay Extension

Travellers who want to stay beyond the 30 days can apply for extension while they are in Seychelles.

Upon arrival in Seychelles with an eTA, the immigration authority issued visitor permit to the tarveller.
If the applicant want to extend their stay they must apply for visitor permit extension.
An extra stay of 30 days may be granted to traveller depending on the extension reason and documents submitted.

Overstay Consequences

Fines or other penalties
Possible detention or removal from Seychelles
Future entry ban

Content Disclaimer: Details are current as of October 2026, but travel rules change fast! Double-check with your airline and official embassies before heading out.