Visitor & short-stay visas
Seychellois Visitor's Permit
For tourists, business visitors and people visiting family, this free permit is granted on arrival for stays of up to three months and can be extended to a maximum of twelve.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Seychelles government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visitor's Permit
- Route type
- Entry permit issued on arrival
- Initial stay
- Up to 3 months
- Maximum stay
- 12 months, via extensions of up to 3 months each
- Initial cost
- Free
- Extension cost
- SCR 5,000 for each additional three-month period or part thereof
- Funds required
- Minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day
- Stated on the ICS 'Visiting Seychelles' page
Who it is for
- Tourists and holidaymakers
- Business visitors (not taking up employment)
- People visiting friends and family
Requirements
- Not be a prohibited immigrant
- Not already hold a permit allowing residence in Seychelles
- Hold a valid return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit
- Have confirmed accommodation
- Have sufficient funds for the stay (minimum US$150 or equivalent per day)
- Hold a passport valid for the intended stay
- Hold a valid Travel Authorisation obtained before departure
What you can do
- Stay for holiday, pleasure, business or family visits for up to three months initially
- Apply to extend the stay for further three-month periods up to a total of twelve months
- You may not take up employment on a Visitor's Permit
How to apply
- The permit is granted on arrival to travellers who meet the conditions - no prior application is needed
- To extend, apply online at permits.ics.gov.sc (card payment) or in person at Independence House, Victoria, Mahe
- Extensions should be applied for before the current permit expires
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.