Question 1

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

No. 
Indian ordinary passport holders do not require a conventional tourist visa for Seychelles. 
However, they must obtain a mandatory Seychelles Travel Authorisation before travelling. 
After arrival, Immigration issues a Visitor’s Permit if all entry requirements are satisfied.

Question 2

Is Seychelles visa-free for Indian citizens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 
Seychelles is visa-free for Indian tourists in the conventional visa sense. 
However, visa-free does not mean there are no formalities. 
Indian travellers need: 
Approved Travel Authorisation before departure 
and 
Visitor’s Permit on arrival.

Question 3

Is the Seychelles Travel Authorisation an eVisa?

Accepted Answer

No. 
The Travel Authorisation is an electronic pre-travel authorisation, not a conventional eVisa. 
The actual permission to stay is the Visitor’s Permit issued by Seychelles Immigration on arrival.

Question 4

How long can Indians stay in Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

A Visitor’s Permit can initially be granted for up to 3 months. 
It can subsequently be extended in periods of up to 3 months at a time, subject to Immigration approval. 
The maximum total visitor stay can reach 12 months.

Question 5

What is the Seychelles visa fee for Indians?

Accepted Answer

The initial Visitor’s Permit is: 
FREE. 
However, the mandatory Seychelles Travel Authorisation carries an online processing fee. 
The standard Travel Authorisation currently costs approximately: 
EUR 10.90. 
The exact current fee should be confirmed on the Government Travel Authorisation portal when applying.

Question 6

How long does the Seychelles Travel Authorisation take?

Accepted Answer

Processing depends on the processing package selected on the Seychelles Electronic Border System. 
The Travel Authorisation must be approved before departure. 
Applications can currently be submitted within 30 days of the planned arrival. 
Tripex recommends completing the process several days before travel instead of waiting until departure day.

Question 7

Can Indians get the Seychelles Travel Authorisation on arrival?

Accepted Answer

Travellers are required to obtain approval before departure. 
The airline should verify that the traveller has an approved Travel Authorisation before boarding. 
If a traveller reaches Seychelles without prior approval, they may be required to apply on arrival and currently face an additional EUR 30 penalty fee. 
This should not be used as the normal travel procedure.

Question 8

Is a return ticket mandatory for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 
A valid return or onward ticket is one of the official eligibility conditions for receiving a Seychelles Visitor’s Permit. 
Travellers should carry confirmed evidence of their departure arrangements.

Question 9

Is hotel booking mandatory for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed accommodation is required. 
An Indian tourist staying in hotels or resorts should carry reservations covering the trip. 
If staying privately, the traveller should carry the host’s address and accommodation information.

Question 10

How much bank balance is required for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

Seychelles Immigration currently publishes a minimum financial reference of: 
USD 150 per person per day 
or equivalent. 
For example: 
7 days: 
USD 1,050 per traveller. 
A bank statement is one possible way to demonstrate funds, but Immigration can consider other accessible financial resources.

Question 11

Is a bank statement mandatory for the Seychelles Travel Authorisation?

Accepted Answer

A bank statement is not listed as a universal mandatory Travel Authorisation upload. 
However, sufficient funds are mandatory for entry. 
Therefore, travellers should carry suitable evidence such as: 
Recent bank statement 
Cash 
International credit/debit cards 
or other accessible funds.

Question 12

Is travel insurance mandatory for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

Travel medical insurance is not currently listed as a universal mandatory condition for the standard Visitor’s Permit. 
However, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended, particularly because overseas medical treatment or emergency evacuation can be expensive.

Question 13

Do Indian travellers need a Yellow Fever certificate for Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

Not simply because they are Indian passport holders. 
The requirement depends on where the traveller has recently been or transited. 
Travellers aged 1–59 coming from a Yellow Fever endemic country/region are expected to provide a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. 
Transit through an airport in a Yellow Fever endemic region for less than 12 hours does not currently trigger the certificate requirement under Seychelles’ official Travel Authorisation guidance.

Question 14

Can a Seychelles Visitor’s Permit be extended?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 
The initial permit can be extended for successive periods of up to 3 months at a time. 
Maximum total stay: 
Up to 12 months. 
Current extension fee: 
SCR 5,000 for each additional 3-month period or part thereof. 
The extension must be requested before the existing Visitor’s Permit expires and is subject to Immigration approval.

Question 15

Does an approved Seychelles Travel Authorisation guarantee entry?

Accepted Answer

No. 
The Travel Authorisation permits the traveller to travel to Seychelles for immigration examination. 
The Immigration Officer still checks whether the traveller meets the Visitor’s Permit requirements. 
These include: 
Valid passport 
Return/onward ticket 
Confirmed accommodation 
Sufficient funds 
Compliance with immigration and health conditions. 
Final entry permission remains at the discretion of Seychelles Immigration.

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