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Seychelles entry requirements
What you need to enter Seychelles: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Travel authorisation | €10 | Up to 3 months |
Most EU passports: No visa, but apply for a Travel Authorisation up to 30 days before travel and upload your bookings. It is valid for one journey.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Plug types
- G
- Best time
- April to May and October to November
- Main airports
- Mahé (SEZ)
Plan your trip
Seychelles · best months
Highlights of Seychelles
- Anse Source d'Argent
- Vallée de Mai
- Aldabra Atoll
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Seychelles?
No visa, but an online travel authorisation is required before you fly.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Seychelles?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Seychelles?
There is little or no malaria risk.
What is the best time to visit Seychelles?
April to May and October to November is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Seychelles?
The currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Seychelles visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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