Quick answer
Indians do not need a visa for Seychelles. A free Visitor's Permit is issued on arrival, initially for up to 30 days and extendable to three months. Before flying, you must get an approved Seychelles Travel Authorisation online, about EUR 10 for standard processing, and carry a return ticket, accommodation bookings for every night and proof of funds.
At a glance
- Visa type
- Visitor's Permit on arrival + Seychelles Travel Authorisation
- Stay allowed
- Up to 30 days at first; extendable to a total of 3 months
- Fee
- Visitor's Permit free; Travel Authorisation about EUR 10 (roughly ₹1,000) for standard processing, more for faster processing
- Processing
- Travel Authorisation usually within a few days online; permit stamped on arrival
- Validity
- Permit endorsed for your booked stay, up to 30 days initially
- Apply at
- Official portal
Documents checklist
- Passport valid for the whole stay (six months avoids airline queries)
- Approved Seychelles Travel Authorisation, printed and on your phone
- Confirmed accommodation for every night, including each island on an island-hopping trip
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds: about USD 150 per person per day is the commonly cited guide
- Card to pay the authorisation fee online
Common mistakes that get Indians refused
- Airlines can refuse boarding without an approved Travel Authorisation; do not leave it to the last day.
- Use only the official Seychelles government portal; look-alike sites add large service fees.
- Booking only the first few nights and planning the rest later is a common reason for questions; book every night.
- Every traveller, including infants, needs a separate authorisation.
Do Indians need a visa for Seychelles?
No visa is needed. Seychelles issues a free Visitor's Permit on arrival to every nationality, India included. What you must sort out before flying is the Seychelles Travel Authorisation, an online pre-clearance that airlines check at boarding. Think of it as an ETA: a short form, a small fee and a quick decision.
How to apply, step by step
- Book accommodation for every night and a return flight. The form asks for both, and island-hoppers should list each hotel on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.
- Apply on the official Seychelles Travel Authorisation portal. Upload your passport bio page, a photo, your hotel confirmation and return ticket.
- Pay the fee by card. Standard processing costs about EUR 10, roughly ₹1,000; faster options cost more.
- Approval usually arrives by email within a few days. Print it and keep a copy on your phone.
- On arrival at Seychelles International Airport, immigration endorses your Visitor's Permit, normally for the length of your booking and up to 30 days at first.
What immigration actually checks
Seychelles cares about three things: confirmed accommodation, a return ticket and enough money. The commonly quoted guide for funds is about USD 150 per person per day, and officers can ask to see a card or cash. Honeymooners on prepaid resort packages rarely face questions. Independent travellers in self-catering guesthouses should carry bank statements and an international card.
The permit can be extended up to three months in total through the immigration office in Victoria, with fresh bookings and proof of funds, though few Indian holidaymakers need it.
Tips for families, honeymooners and seniors
- Every traveller needs a separate Travel Authorisation, including infants. Do the whole family in one sitting so names and dates match.
- Seniors should carry medicines in original packaging with prescriptions, as pharmacies on Praslin and La Digue are limited.
- Honeymooners do not need a marriage certificate for entry; some resorts ask for one to apply honeymoon offers.
- Flights from India usually connect through a Gulf hub. Build in time for the airline to check your authorisation at the transfer desk.
- Inter-island ferries and flights fill up in peak months; book them with your hotels so the dates on your form match.
Planning the rest of the trip
Seychelles is expensive once you are there, so the funds check is not a formality. Our Seychelles trip cost guide gives realistic numbers, the best time to visit Seychelles explains the trade-wind seasons, and things to do in Seychelles helps you split days between islands. If you would rather not do the forms yourself, our visa assistance team can file the authorisation for the whole family.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Seychelles?
How much does the Seychelles Travel Authorisation cost?
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How much money should I show for Seychelles?
Do children need a separate Seychelles Travel Authorisation?
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