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Do Irish citizens need a visa for Seychelles?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Seychelles, but must get an online travel authorisation before flying. The fee is €10.
No visa, but apply for a Travel Authorisation up to 30 days before travel and upload your bookings. It is valid for one journey.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No, but an online authorisation is
- Type
- Travel authorisation
- Fee
- €10
- Stay
- Up to 3 months
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- SEZ
How to get your Seychelles travel authorisation
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page at least a few days before you fly.
- Upload a passport photo page scan and a recent photo, then pay the fee by card.
- Save the approval email. Airlines check it at boarding.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Ireland.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Irish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Seychelles. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Seychelles
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Plugs
- Type G
- Best time
- April to May and October to November
- Airports
- Mahé (SEZ)
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Seychelles?
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Seychelles, but must get an online travel authorisation before flying. The fee is €10.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Seychelles?
Up to 3 months for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Seychelles?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Seychelles visa cost for Irish passport holders?
The fee is €10. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Seychelles arrive at?
Most international flights land at Mahé (SEZ).
Sources
- Official Seychelles visa portal
- Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice)
- 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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