Seychelles is a visa-free destination for most travellers, which makes it a fairly easy country to visit from an entry point of view. Travellers do not usually need to apply for a traditional visa before arrival, but they do need to complete the official Seychelles Travel Authorisation before they fly.
This applies to all visitors, including adults and children. At Noah Tourism, we help travellers understand the process clearly, so the paperwork does not become a last-minute stress before departure.
Seychelles may be visa-free, but the Travel Authorisation is still mandatory before departure.
Do you need a visa for Seychelles?
Seychelles is a visa-free country for visitors travelling for holidays, business trips, or to visit friends and family. Instead of applying for a visa in advance, eligible travellers receive a Visitor’s Permit on arrival.
To enter Seychelles, visitors must usually have:
- A valid passport or recognised travel document.
- A return ticket or onward travel ticket.
- Confirmed accommodation for the full stay.
- Enough funds for the duration of the trip.
- A completed Seychelles Travel Authorisation before departure.
The Visitor’s Permit is normally issued on arrival for up to three months. It can be extended if needed, provided the traveller continues to meet the entry requirements.
Seychelles Travel Authorisation
Although Seychelles does not usually require a visa, the Travel Authorisation is mandatory.
This is an online application completed before travel. It is part of the Seychelles Electronic Border System and is required before boarding your flight to Seychelles.
The official government platform is the safest place to complete the application. Travellers should be careful of third-party websites that charge higher fees or may not process the application correctly.
When should you apply?
The Seychelles Travel Authorisation can be completed before travel through the official online system.
It is best not to leave it until the last minute. Travellers should complete it a few days before departure to allow enough time for approval, especially during busy travel periods or when travelling with children.
For last-minute travel, faster processing options may be available, but these usually cost more. The safest approach is always to complete the application early.
Apply early rather than waiting until you reach the airport. It is a small task, but it can create unnecessary stress if left too late.
What you need for the application
Before starting the Travel Authorisation, travellers should have the following ready:
- A valid passport.
- Flight details, including arrival and return or onward travel.
- Confirmed accommodation details for every night in Seychelles.
- A clear passport-style photo or selfie.
- Contact details.
- A payment card for the application fee.
- Any health or customs information requested during the application process.
Accommodation details are important. Travellers should make sure the hotel, guesthouse, resort or apartment information matches the actual booking details.
Travel Authorisation cost
The standard Seychelles Travel Authorisation fee is usually around €10 per person when completed through the official government system.
Fees can be higher if using faster processing options or third-party websites. For this reason, travellers should always check that they are using the official Seychelles Electronic Border System before making payment.
Use the official system where possible
Third-party websites may charge more. The safest approach is to use the official Seychelles Electronic Border System or ask Noah Tourism for guidance.
Seychelles Environmental Levy
Seychelles also has a Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy, which is collected by accommodation establishments.
This is not part of the Travel Authorisation fee and is usually paid through the hotel, resort, guesthouse or accommodation provider. The levy is charged per person, per night, and the amount depends on the type and size of the accommodation.
Children aged 12 years and younger are generally exempt. Travellers should budget for this separately, especially when staying at larger hotels, island resorts or several properties during one trip.
Important travel tips
- Make sure passport details are entered exactly as they appear on the passport.
- Check that every night of accommodation is covered.
- Use the same names and spelling shown on the flight booking and passport.
- Apply early rather than waiting until the airport.
- Keep a digital and printed copy of the approved Travel Authorisation.
- Check all requirements again before travelling, as entry rules can change.
How Noah Tourism can help
Online forms are meant to be simple, but they can still be frustrating, especially when travel dates, hotel names, flight numbers and family documents all need to be entered correctly.
Noah Tourism can assist with the Seychelles Travel Authorisation process for travellers who prefer not to handle it themselves. Our team can also help with accommodation bookings, inter-island travel, domestic flights, ferry planning, hotel recommendations and full Seychelles holiday packages.
The goal is to make the trip feel easy from the start.
Final thoughts
Seychelles may be visa-free, but the Travel Authorisation still matters. Getting it done properly means travellers can arrive feeling prepared, relaxed and ready to enjoy the islands.
With Noah Tourism, travellers can get help with the paperwork process as well as the wider trip, including hotels, flights, ferries, domestic travel and full Seychelles holiday planning.
