Description
What you need to apply for your Travel Authorization
All travellers are required to complete Immigration procedures when travelling to and from Seychelles with Seychelles Electronic Border System. A visa is not required, however every non-citizen must apply for a Travel Authorization prior to their arrival in Seychelles. There are different requirements for travel to the Seychelles for citizens, permit holders and visitors. Please pay attention to the required documents that apply to you and / or your group.
Before you apply, ensure you have all of your mandatory documents ready.
Visitors
Every non-citizen visitor to Seychelles must apply for the digital Travel Authorization. This is mandatory as per the Immigration Act. This digital form replaces the blue paper form that was previously completed pre-arrival and serves as approval for travel to Seychelles. Seychelles Immigration reserves the right to deny entry on arrival. There are fees associated with this service.
Required information
– Valid Passport
– Selfie
– Contact Information
– Trip information
- Airline booking confirmation – you must upload a copy of your airline booking confirmation which clearly shows your arrival and departure dates
- Accommodation booking confirmation – you must upload your booking confirmation(s) for each location of your stay in Seychelles. This must include the name of the hotel/guesthouse, boat charter name or name of employer. If you’re visiting friends and family, provide a letter of invitation.
– Credit or debit card information
Seychelles citizens
Departing from Seychelles: Every Seychelles citizen must complete the digital Embarkation Information Form and there are no fees for this service. This is mandatory as per the Immigration Act. This digital form replaces the yellow paper form that was previously available at the Seychelles International Airport.
Required information
– Departing flight information
– Valid Passport
– Selfie
– Contact Information
Arriving in Seychelles: Every Seychelles citizen must complete the digital Disembarkation Information Form and there are no fees for this service. This is mandatory as per the Immigration Act. This digital form replaces the blue paper form that was previously completed pre-arrival.
Required information
– Arrival flight information
– Valid Passport
– Selfie
– Contact Information
– Proof of citizenship if travelling on a foreign passport (e.g. a copy of your Seychelles passport (expired passports are acceptable); National Identity Card; letter of confirmation of citizenship issued by Seychelles Immigration; your birth certificate or of your parents indicating citizenship of Seychelles)
Seychelles permit holders (any non-citizen resident e.g. GOP, dependent, permanent resident)
Arriving in Seychelles: Every Seychelles permit holder must apply for the digital Travel Authorization. This is mandatory as per the Immigration Act. This digital form replaces the blue paper form that was previously completed pre-arrival and serves as approval for travel to Seychelles. Seychelles Immigration reserves the right to deny entry on arrival. There are fees associated with this service.
Required information
– Valid passport
– Selfie
– Contact Information
– Trip information
– Copy of valid permit (if applicable)
– Credit/debit card information
Departing from Seychelles: Every Seychelles permit holder must submit a digital Embarkation Information Form and there are no fees for this service. This is mandatory as per the Immigration Act. This digital form replaces the yellow paper form that was previously available at the Seychelles International Airport.
Required information
– Valid Passport
– Selfie
– Contact Information
– Departing flight information
Contact Details
If you need any assistance regarding your application, please email Seychelles Electronic Border System at support@govtas.com or call them on +248 2 519 717. For urgent queries, please use their 24/7 live chat to be connected to a Customer Support Agent. For more information, please refer to the Seychelles Immigration Website.
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