Seychelles Eases Travel Restrictions for Foreign Travellers Starting Dec 01

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Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean that is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs, and nature preserves has finally eased the travel restrictions for international travellers.

Seychelles Eases Travel Restrictions

According to a Ministry of Health announcement, the requirement for Covid-19 vaccination and a negative Covid-19 test report will be phased out beginning December 1, 2022.

However, the requirement of submitting the travel declaration form online is still mandatory for all arrivals into the country.

1) The routine requirement for COVID-19 vaccination has been removed.
2) The routine requirement for a negative COVID-19 test has been removed.
3) Travel declaration online is still mandatory.

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Guidelines For Travellers Arriving in Seychelles

Every non-citizen visitor to Seychelles must complete 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.

It is worth mentioning here that there are fees associated with this service.

Required Information

  • Trip information
  • Flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Valid Passport
  • Selfie 
  • Contact Information

All travellers are required to complete Immigration procedures when travelling to and from Seychelles. 

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Citizens, permit holders, and visitors all have different requirements for visiting Seychelles. Please pay close attention to the documents that are required for you and/or your group. For more information, readers can refer to the Seychelles Immigration website.


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Manish Khandelwal
Manish Khandelwal

Manish Khandelwal, a travel-tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Travelobiz.com, he's passionate about writing.

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