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Does Seychelles require a visa for Australian citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

Last checked 22 Jul 2026Source · Immigration and Civil Status Department - SeychellesHow we source this →
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ETA/ESTA requiredMedium paperwork

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

No tourist visa — travel authorisation required before travel. Visitor permit issued on arrival, up to 3 months.

Apply on the official siteImmigration and Civil Status Department - Seychelles — last checked 22 July 2026
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ETA/ESTA usually approved within a few days.

Health FileSubject · SeychellesChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Seychelles

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

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Deep breath. Here's the answer.

Australians don't need a tourist visa, but you must get a Seychelles Travel Authorisation online before travel (seychelles.govtas.com). Apply up to 30 days before you go; approval may take up to 24 hours depending on the option, not guaranteed. On arrival you get a free visitor permit for up to 3 months. Extensions in 3-month steps up to 12 months total, only if approved. Arriving by sea or yacht has extra procedures. No work on a visitor permit.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportAustralian passport
PurposeTourism (work needs a Gainful Occupation Permit)
Visa requiredYes — ETA/ESTA
Maximum stayUp to 3 months on arrival; extensions in 3-month steps to 12 months total if approved
Passport validityValid for the whole stay, until you arrive back in your country of origin or residence
Return/onward ticketYes — return or onward ticket, plus confirmed accommodation and funds (at least USD 150 per day)
Arrival formTravel authorisation required before travel (seychelles.govtas.com)
Last checked22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • The travel authorisation has a fee (amount not verified); the visitor permit itself is free.
  • Approval may take up to 24 hours depending on the option — not guaranteed.
  • Sea and yacht arrivals have additional procedures — check the official source.
  • Extensions are only granted if you're approved and eligible.
  • No work on a visitor permit.

Before you travel

  • Apply for the Travel Authorisation at seychelles.govtas.com (up to 30 days before travel)
  • Passport valid until you're back home
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Confirmed accommodation
  • Funds of at least USD 150 per day

Common questions

No tourist visa, but you must get a Travel Authorisation online before travel.

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