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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Seychelles

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Family 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Seychelles

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

248 passports need an eTA or eVisa
1 passport needs a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visitor's Permit
All visitors to Seychelles need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before leaving home. On arrival, they get a Visitor's Permit, free for up to three months. Extensions of up to three months at a time are possible, up to twelve months in total, for SCR 5,000 per three-month period.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Student's Permit
Non-Seychellois accepted on a course at an approved Seychelles educational institution can get a Student's Permit, valid for one year at a time. The processing fee is SCR 1,000 and the permit fee is SCR 1,500 per year. The permit does not allow work.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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