Seychelles Visitor's Permit on Arrival — Free, 30 days, all nationalities (extendable to 3 months)for 🇪🇹 Ethiopian citizens travelling to 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Ethiopian citizens can obtain a Seychelles Visitor's Permit on Arrival — Free, 30 days, all nationalities (extendable to 3 months) on arrival at Seychelles's international airports and designated ports of entry. No advance visa application is required — pay the visa fee at the immigration counter and present your travel documents. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents5
- ✓Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- ✓Return or onward ticket
- ✓Seychelles Travel Authorisation (pre-arrival) approval
Seychelles issues no visa; a Visitor’s Permit is granted on arrival for up to 90 days.
- ✓Confirmed accommodation booking
- ✓Valid passport (valid for the duration of stay)
ℹ️What to Expect
To obtain your Seychelles Visitor's Permit on Arrival — Free, 30 days, all nationalities (extendable to 3 months), proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the Seychelles port of entry upon landing. Ensure you have the required documents listed above and the visa fee ready — cash is often preferred. Processing is usually completed within 15–30 minutes. Your passport will be stamped with permission to stay for up to 90 days. Always verify current requirements with the Seychelles embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Seychelles
Ethiopian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Seychelles because Seychelles extends this facility to Ethiopian citizens as part of its immigration policy. This arrangement allows Ethiopian travellers to arrive without a pre-arranged visa, completing the entry process at the port of entry.
⚠️Common Reasons Seychelles Visitor's Permit on Arrival — Free, 30 days, all nationalities (extendable to 3 months) Applications Are Refused6
- !Failure to obtain the mandatory Seychelles Travel Authorisation online before departure, or details that do not match the passport.
- !No confirmed accommodation, onward/return ticket, or evidence of sufficient funds.
- !A passport not valid for the intended stay, or suspected of being fraudulent.
- !An unclear purpose of visit, or signs of intended work without a permit.
- !A prior overstay or immigration violation in Seychelles.
- !Note: the visitor’s permit is granted at the border — approval of the Travel Authorisation does not by itself guarantee entry.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal