How Indian passport holders get a visa for Seychelles: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online
- Government fee: Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h.
- Processing time: Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours
- Maximum stay: Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, up to 30 days (extendable up to 3 months)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 88/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Confirmed return ticket
- Confirmed hotel/lodging booking for full stay
- Proof of sufficient funds (USD 150/day suggested)
- Valid travel/health insurance
- Travel Authorisation QR code
How & where to apply
No visa needed — but every traveller (including infants) must obtain a Travel Authorisation via the Seychelles Electronic Border System (SEBS) before departure. Seychelles Electronic Border System (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Mahé (SEZ) without entering Seychelles does not require a TA.
How Seychelles compares in Africa
With an ease score of 88/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Seychelles requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | eVisa — apply online (or VFS sticker) | Tourist eVisa: GRATIS (visa fee waived for Indians). VFS service fee around ₹1,990 if applying through VFS. | Usually 5–10 working days |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Only seychelles.govtas.com is official — avoid copycat sites charging €40+. Apply max 30 days before flight. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.ics.gov.sc/visa-and-travel/visiting-seychelles
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Seychelles?
Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online. Only seychelles.govtas.com is official — avoid copycat sites charging €40+. Apply max 30 days before flight.
What documents do Indians need for a Seychelles visa?
Passport valid 6+ months; Confirmed return ticket; Confirmed hotel/lodging booking for full stay; Proof of sufficient funds (USD 150/day suggested); Valid travel/health insurance; Travel Authorisation QR code
How long does a Seychelles visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours. Government fee: Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h.. Maximum stay: Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, up to 30 days (extendable up to 3 months).
How do Indians apply for a Seychelles visa?
No visa needed — but every traveller (including infants) must obtain a Travel Authorisation via the Seychelles Electronic Border System (SEBS) before departure. Official source: https://www.ics.gov.sc/visa-and-travel/visiting-seychelles
Is a Seychelles visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 88/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Seychelles visa online or on arrival?
Seychelles requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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