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.
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