Entry/Exit Requirements

Travelers entering Seychelles must have a passport valid for the duration of stay in Seychelles, onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel voucher OR
an invitation letter from the owner/resident if staying at a private residence), and proof of sufficient funds. A one-month entry visa may be obtained upon arrival and may be extended for a period of up to one year. A valid Government Occupation Permit is required to perform services/works in the country and it is illegal for visitors to be employed/work in Seychelles while in the country on a tourist visa. It is possible to be denied entry on arrival if the above criteria are not met and/or immigration authorities suspect you are attempting to enter the country for means other than tourism or short-term business travel without the required documentation. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers who have passed through (this includes airport layovers) an infected area within six days preceding arrival in Seychelles. Infected areas include certain parts of Central and South America and Africa. The U.S. Embassy is unaware of any currency restrictions for entry or exit. Travelers should contact the Permanent Mission of the Seychelles to the United Nations, 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400C, New York, NY 10017; telephone number (212) 972-1785, for the most current entry requirements.  The Seychelles immigration service also has an informative website for travelers.

Admission into the Republic of Seychelles will be refused to any individual who has visited the following Ebola effected countries within 28 days prior to travelling to Seychelles:  Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea-(Bissau & Conakry), Nigeria, and Democratic Republic of Congo. This information is subject to change with short notice and should be verified on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of the Republic of Seychelles.

Information about dual nationality and the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.