What you need to travel to the Seychelles
The electronic travel authorisation is mandatory for every nationality. You obtain it before departure and it is checked at boarding and again on arrival in Mahé.
Documents
What a complete application contains
A valid passport
It must remain valid throughout your stay. Have a clear, complete image of the identity page ready.
A recent photo or selfie
Use a clear, recent colour photo showing your full face, with no filter or glare.
A return or onward ticket
The booking should show your name, travel dates and flight numbers.
Proof of accommodation
Have a confirmed booking covering your full stay, including the name and address of the accommodation.
Sufficient funds
At the border, visitors may be asked to show at least US$150, or the equivalent, for each day of their stay.
A valid email address
The authorisation is sent by email. Check the spelling of your address and keep an eye on your spam folder.
Travel insuranceif applicable
Not listed as a standard entry document, but recommended to cover medical care, cancellation and repatriation.
Yellow fever vaccination certificateif applicable
Required after residence in or a recent visit to a yellow-fever-risk country, including an airport transit there lasting more than 12 hours.
Common mistakes
Four common issues to avoid
An unreadable passport scan
Photograph the identity page flat, with no glare and no finger on the document. All four corners must be visible.
Dates that do not match
The dates on the form must match those on the tickets and the accommodation booking exactly.
A passport that expires too soon
It must stay valid for the whole stay. If in doubt, renew it before you apply.
A wrong email address
The authorisation arrives by email. One missing letter in the address and the document never turns up.
After you apply
What happens next
Complete your application
Follow the six steps and enter the details exactly as they appear on your passport and travel bookings.
Have your documents ready
Keep your passport, return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation close at hand.
We review the application
An adviser checks that the information is consistent and contacts you if anything needs correcting before submission.
Track your application
Confirmations and application updates are sent to the email address entered in the form.
Seychelles · eTA
Do you have your passport and travel bookings?
You are ready to begin. The form guides you through each step, then an adviser reviews the details before submission.
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