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Seychelles Visa Guide

Victoria Β· SCR

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days stay, 30 days extension possible

Fee

Free β€” Visitor Permit on arrival, no fee for Indian passport holders

Overview

Indian citizens can obtain a tourist visa on arrival in Seychelles. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days. The visa fee is payable in cash or by credit card. Indians are required to have a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and a return ticket. A hotel booking confirmation or a letter of invitation from a Seychelles resident is also required.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • 2Completed visa application form (from official website)
  • 3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
  • 4Confirmed return flight tickets
  • 5Hotel booking confirmation
  • 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
  • 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
  • 8Travel insurance
  • 9Proof of sufficient funds (SCR 150,000 or approx β‚Ή12,000)

Application Process

  1. 1

    Apply for a tourist visa on arrival

    Visit the Seychelles International Airport and proceed to the immigration counter. Fill out the visa application form and submit it along with the required documents.

  2. 2

    Pay the visa fee

    The visa fee is payable in cash or by credit card. The fee is SCR 1500 (approx β‚Ή120,000).

  3. 3

    Submit the required documents

    Submit the completed visa application form, recent passport photograph, confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, bank statement last 3 months, employment proof / ITR / salary slips, travel insurance, and proof of sufficient funds.

  4. 4

    Collect the visa

    After submitting the documents, the visa will be issued on the spot. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days.

Tips for Approval

  • βœ“Use a VPN to access the official website for the visa application form.
  • βœ“Make sure to have sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the visa fee and other expenses.
  • βœ“Book your hotel and flights in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.
  • βœ“Make sure to have a valid return ticket to avoid any issues with immigration.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • βœ•Insufficient funds in the bank account.
  • βœ•Invalid or incomplete documents.
  • βœ•Failure to meet the eligibility criteria.

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