Seychelles: Heaven in the world
Seychelles is an archipelago country that consists of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. It is an East African country. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahe, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
Visitors traveling to Seychelles
Seychelles is a visa-free country which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel. Although a visa is not required to enter Seychelles, visitors should nevertheless have in their possession a valid passport or other travel documents recognized by the government of Seychelles in order to gain entry. The passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder’s country of origin or residence.
Entry Requirements:
A permit to enter will be issued on arrival for a stay of up to 90 days. A visitor’s permit is issued on arrival in Seychelles to travelers visiting for the purposes of holiday, business, visiting friends or family and who also meet the following criteria:
- Hold a passport valid at least 6 months on entry with one blank visa page
- Is not a prohibited immigrant
- Hold proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay (minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day)
- Hold proof of valid return airline ticket or ticket for onward travel for the duration of the visit
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Has confirmed accommodation document or hotel booking document for the duration of stay
- Invitation letter if staying with friends or relatives
- Has valid vaccination card for Yellow Fever, if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country
- Is not a holder of a valid permit which entitles the holder to have reside in Seychelles
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change