Where a Seychelles Passport Can Go Visa-Free
A Seychellois passport is among the strongest in the world — genuine visa-free access to the entire Schengen Area, China, Brazil, the UK and New Zealand (via ETA), and most of the Caribbean. Here is exactly what is real and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay.
Barbados
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Bahamas
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with 2 completely blank pages.
- Return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds.
Dominican Republic
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Complete the free online E-Ticket (combined immigration/customs form) at eticket.migracion.gob.do before you fly.
- Return or onward ticket.
Grenada
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
- Complete the free online Immigration and Customs form at edcard.gov.gd before you arrive.
- A departing Airport Service Charge is collected from every visitor on exit.
Haiti
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Jamaica
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least one completely blank page.
- Complete the Immigration/Customs C5 form online, free, at enterjamaica.gov.jm up to 30 days before you travel.
- Return or onward ticket.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your intended stay.
- A confirmed return or onward ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Trinidad and Tobago
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
- Pre-register your trip online at travel.gov.tt before you fly.
Belize
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- Sufficient funds for your stay (around $75/day) and a return ticket.
- Travel insurance covering at least $50,000, including medical treatment and repatriation costs.
Americas
Brazil
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
Uruguay
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
Costa Rica
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid through your stay in Costa Rica.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.
Panama
Up to 180 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of at least $500 in funds.
- A hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
Ecuador
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
Suriname
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
- Pay the mandatory online Entry Fee ($50, or $8 extra for the VFS service charge) at suriname.vfsevisa.com before you fly.
- Return or onward ticket.
Suriname reinstated visa requirements for 21 specific nationalities in 2023 — Seychelles is not on that list.
Europe
Schengen Area (26 European countries)
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the last 10 years.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation for your whole trip.
- Travel/health insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- From 2026, Seychelles will also need to complete ETIAS — a simple online pre-travel screening (not a visa) — before departure.
This single 90/180-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries (including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece and more).
United Kingdom
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online or via the UK ETA app at gov.uk/eta/apply — it is mandatory for every visit, even short layovers.
- Biometric passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
- Fee is £20; you'll usually get a decision within 1–3 working days by email.
Turkey
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Asia
China
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
- Proof of sufficient funds, a confirmed return ticket and accommodation reservations.
- Travel/health insurance covering at least €30,000, including emergency medical evacuation.
- This exemption is for tourism and family visits only — business trips or stays over 30 days need a visa.
Hong Kong
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
- A return ticket is recommended.
- No visa, pre-registration or arrival form required.
Singapore
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
Malaysia
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Complete Malaysia's free online Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before you arrive.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
Maldives
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
South Korea
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) online at k-eta.go.kr before you fly — only use this official site.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a color face photo, and your itinerary.
- Fee is around 10,000 KRW ($7–8); processing usually takes under 72 hours.
Thailand
Up to 15 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
- Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before you arrive.
Sri Lanka
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Can be extended once you arrive, up to a total of 6 months.
India
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
- Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
Middle East
Qatar
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and a hotel reservation.
United Arab Emirates
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Iran
Up to 15 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, held by an ordinary passport holder.
- For tourism purposes only.
- Usable once every 180 days; the stay cannot be extended.
Seychelles is one of a small group of nations (alongside Mauritius, Tunisia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe) with this visa-free arrangement.
Bahrain
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
Oceania
New Zealand
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) online at nzeta.immigration.govt.nz or via the app before you fly.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date.
- Pay the NZeTA fee plus the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
- Processing usually takes under 72 hours; the NZeTA itself is valid for 2 years of visits.
Fiji
Up to 4 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Fiji.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- No visa application of any kind — you're issued a Visitor Permit for up to 4 months directly at the immigration desk on arrival.
Vanuatu
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Confirmed return or onward ticket.
- Access to sufficient funds for your stay.
Kiribati
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with at least one entirely blank page.
- Proof of onward or return travel out of Kiribati.
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay.
Samoa
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
- No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.
Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days.
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Cook Islands
Up to 31 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
- Return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation.
- This exemption applies to every nationality.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
Visa-free is for visiting, not working
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Seychelles passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Schengen Area (26 European countries) visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Schengen Area (26 European countries) visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the last 10 years.
Is United Kingdom visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Seychellois passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to United Kingdom for up to 6 months. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online or via the UK ETA app at gov.uk/eta/apply — it is mandatory for every visit, even short layovers.
Is Turkey visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Is China visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
Is Hong Kong visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
Is Singapore visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Maldives visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Maldives visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Seychellois passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is South Korea visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Seychellois passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to South Korea for up to 30 days. Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) online at k-eta.go.kr before you fly — only use this official site.
Is Thailand visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Seychellois passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 15 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Seychellois passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
Is India visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Seychellois passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 60 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Seychellois passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is Qatar visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Qatar visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is United Arab Emirates visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Iran visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Iran visa-free for up to 15 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months, held by an ordinary passport holder.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Seychellois passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Barbados visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Bahamas visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Bahamas visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with 2 completely blank pages.
Is Dominican Republic visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Grenada visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Grenada visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
Is Haiti visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Jamaica visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Jamaica visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least one completely blank page.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your intended stay.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
Is Belize visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Belize visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
Is Brazil visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Uruguay visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Costa Rica visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid through your stay in Costa Rica.
Is Panama visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Suriname visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Suriname visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
Is New Zealand visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Seychellois passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to New Zealand for up to 3 months. Apply for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) online at nzeta.immigration.govt.nz or via the app before you fly.
Is Fiji visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Fiji visa-free for up to 4 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Fiji.
Is Vanuatu visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Vanuatu visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Is Kiribati visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Kiribati visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with at least one entirely blank page.
Is Samoa visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Cook Islands visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Yes — Seychellois passport holders can enter Cook Islands visa-free for up to 31 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Seychellois passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Seychellois passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.