How long can Irish citizens stay in Seychelles without a visa?

Irish citizens can initially stay for up to 90 days. This Visitor's Permit can be extended for a fee, up to a maximum total stay of 12 months.

What documents do I need to enter Seychelles as an Irish citizen?

You need a passport valid for your stay, confirmed onward/return tickets, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, and a pre-approved Health Travel Authorisation.

Is the Health Travel Authorisation mandatory for Seychelles?

Yes, completing and receiving approval for the Health Travel Authorisation online before your departure is mandatory for all travellers to Seychelles.

Can I work in Seychelles on a Visitor's Permit?

No, a Visitor's Permit is for tourism or business purposes only. You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any form of employment without a proper work permit.

What is the passport validity requirement for Seychelles?

Your passport must be valid for the entire period of your intended stay in Seychelles.

Is there a fee for the Visitor's Permit on arrival?

No, the initial Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival is free of charge. However, extensions beyond the initial period will incur a fee.

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Does Seychelles require a visa for Irish (EU) citizens?

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Do Irish (EU) citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

No, Irish (EU) citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourist or business visits to Seychelles.

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You're good to go.

No visa application needed for Irish (EU) passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

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Vaccinations for Seychelles

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

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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.

Official health sources

NHS Fit for Travel · Seychelles ↗CDC Travelers' Health · Seychelles ↗

→ 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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Irish (EU) citizens can enter Seychelles without a visa for stays up to 90 days. Upon arrival, visitors will be issued a Visitor's Permit, provided they meet certain entry requirements such as holding a valid passport and confirmed onward travel.

Key facts

For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

Passport	Irish (EU) passport
Purpose	Tourism / short business trip
Visa required	No, not for short stays
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days, extendable
Passport validity	Valid for the period of intended stay
Return/onward ticket	Yes, confirmed onward/return ticket
Arrival form	Health Travel Authorisation required online before departure
Last checked	22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

A Visitor's Permit is issued upon arrival free of charge, valid initially for up to 3 months.
Extensions for the Visitor's Permit are possible for a fee, up to a maximum stay of 12 months in total.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, etc.) is required.
Sufficient funds for the duration of your stay (€150 per day recommended) may be requested.
Engaging in employment without a valid work permit is strictly prohibited.
The Health Travel Authorisation must be completed and approved before departure to Seychelles.

Before you travel

Ensure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in Seychelles.
Book your confirmed onward or return ticket out of Seychelles.
Secure proof of accommodation for your entire trip (hotel bookings, invitation letters).
Complete the mandatory Health Travel Authorisation online before your flight.
Check for any updated health requirements or travel advisories closer to your travel date.
Have proof of sufficient funds for your stay.

Common questions

No, Irish citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourist or business visits to Seychelles. A Visitor's Permit is issued on arrival.

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