Seychelles Travel Authorisation 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

Separate per-night Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy (SCR 75-100 at medium/large hotels) from 1 Jan 2026

Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

All visitors (no visa, but TA required) incl. UK/US/EU

Who is exemptNot separately checked

Seychellois citizens/permit holders (separate forms)

FeeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Our unconfirmed note: secondary: ~EUR 12

Approx. USD

Not confirmed, check the official site

ValidityNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

3-month visitor permit (extendable to 12 months)

Processing timeNot separately checked

Not confirmed, check the official site

Our unconfirmed note: express option exists

When to applyOfficial ✓

up to 30 days before arrival

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://seychelles.govtas.com/
• https://tourism.gov.sc/?p=8950

UK FCDO travel advice (official UK govt, British-citizen view): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/entry-requirements

What the sources say

• rulehttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/entry-requirements

  You must apply and pay for a travel authorisation online to enter Seychelles. You can apply up to 30 days before you arrive.

• levyhttps://tourism.gov.sc/?p=8950

  from 1 January 2026, the levy will continue to be charged per person per night ... SCR 75 for medium accommodation establishments ... SCR 100 for large

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.