Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Seychelles. To enter Seychelles you need: a valid passport, ETA required, Airline booking confirmation, International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Fever), Valid passport, Proof of valid travel health insurance.
Seychelles ETA Fees & Cost
Seychelles visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Seychelles and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Visitor's Permit Extension — for stays over 90 days
$370.00
90 days
$149.00
Standard Travel Authorisation (TA)
$12.00
90 days
$79.00
Seychelles ETA Processing Time
Seychelles asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0–1 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Seychelles government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Seychelles ETA — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Seychelles Immigration. Email updates throughout.
4
Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Seychelles ETA Requirements
Select a category below. All Seychelles visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Seychelles requires 0 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
🛂
Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Seychelles immigration checks before letting you in.
⏰
Passport must be valid 6 months past entry
Critical▼
🛂
Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
✅
Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
🇮🇱
Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Seychelles▼
⚖️
Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
✈️
Seychelles e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
🖐️
Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
📱
Social media screening
Not reported▼
⏱️
Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
🏨
Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
🛫
Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Seychelles's medication import rules.
💉
Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
💊
Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
🏥
Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
🧬
HIV test requirement
Not required▼
🌡️
Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
💵
Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
💱
Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
🛍️
Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
🚫
Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
🚁
Drone LawsBanned
🌐
VPN UsageIllegal
🍺
AlcoholRestricted
🌿
CannabisIllegal — severe
🎰
GamblingIllegal
📷
PhotographyMilitary areas banned
🏳️🌈
LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
🚁
Drone rules
Registration required▼
💰
Tipping culture
Optional▼
🚨
Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Seychelles, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Seychelles requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
✅
Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
💸
Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
🚫
Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
🛂
Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
💰
Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Seychelles ETA Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
⏰
Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
⚠️
Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
🔄
Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Seychelles ETA: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
🔍
Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
📡
Government portal monitored 24/7
Seychelles's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
👨👩👧
Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
🙋
Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
🛡️
30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Seychelles
🇺🇸
US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
🇬🇧
UK FCDO
No special precautions
🇨🇦
Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
🇦🇺
Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Seychelles ETA Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
No visa is required for any nationality (except Kosovo, which cannot enter), but every traveller must apply for a Travel Authorisation (TA) before flying.
How long can I stay in Seychelles as a tourist?
▼
The Visitor's Permit issued on arrival is initially granted for a stay of up to three months.
How much does the Seychelles Travel Authorisation cost?
▼
The standard government processing fee is EUR 10.90 per traveller, including children.
How long before my flight can I apply for the Travel Authorisation?
▼
The U.S. State Department's official guidance says travellers may apply online up to 30 days before their flight to Seychelles.
Can I extend my stay beyond 3 months?
▼
Yes, the Visitor's Permit can be extended for successive periods of up to three months each, to a maximum total duration of twelve months, with a fee of SCR 5,000 for each additional three-month period.
Where do I apply for the Seychelles Travel Authorisation?
▼
Applications are made at seychelles.govtas.com or via the Seychelles E-Border app.
Do I need a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate to enter Seychelles?
▼
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only if you have resided in, visited, or transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in a country where Yellow Fever is endemic.
What documents do I need to apply for the Travel Authorisation?
▼
You need an airline booking confirmation showing arrival and departure dates and an accommodation booking confirmation (or a letter of invitation if staying with friends or family).
Is my passport valid long enough to enter Seychelles?
▼
According to official U.S. travel guidance, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Seychelles.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Seychelles ETA Service
11,700+
reviews on Trustpilot
Common themes from Seychelles visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Seychelles Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Seychelles Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
