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Entry requirements for Tourism travel

Do India citizens need a visa for Seychelles? For tourism travel, the current rule is visa on arrival, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Department of Immigration and Civil Status — Republic of Seychelles, on 2026-08-29. It applies to India passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.

A visa on arrival means the visa is issued when you reach the destination, usually at the arrival counter. Carry the required documents and fees, expect a short queue, and remember that entry is still granted at the officer’s discretion.

Before you travel — tourism checklist

Apply for (and receive) your visaYou need a visa for this route — book travel only after you receive the decision.
Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page
Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.

Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.

Visa on arrivalUp to 30 daysFree visitor permit on arrival

Entry requirements · Tourism travel

Passport requirements

Passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page

How to apply

A visitor permit is granted free of charge on arrival to all nationalities for up to 30 days
Complete the Seychelles e-Border registration online before travel

Required documents

Valid passport
Approved e-Border registration
Return or onward ticket

Supporting evidence

Confirmed accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds

Financial evidence

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

Accommodation or invitation evidence

If applicable

Confirmed accommodation booking required

Health requirements

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from an endemic country

Conditions & restrictions

Visitor permit on arrival is free for up to 30 days, extendable up to 3 months

India citizens travelling to Seychelles for tourism: visa on arrival up to 30 days. Based on the official Seychelles visa and entry information reviewed.

Planning your trip to Seychelles

Practical notes about Seychelles — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.

Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue

Anse Source d'Argent, accessed through a coconut plantation on La Digue island, is a beach that defies description with its combination of rose-pink granite boulders, shallow turquoise pools, and fine coral sand that stays cool underfoot. The beach is segmented into private coves by the massive rock formations, each section revealing a different palette of blues and greens as light shifts throughout the day. At low tide, shallow lagoons extend hundreds of meters offshore, creating natural wading pools where starfish cling to sandy bottoms and small reef sharks patrol the shallows. The granite boulders, smoothed over millennia by wind and wave, form natural frames that photographers chase endlessly. La Digue itself is small enough to explore by bicycle, and the ride to the beach passes through vanilla plantations and past traditional ox-cart sheds.

Vallée de Mai and the Coco de Mer

The Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island is a primordial palm forest where the canopy of endemic Lodoicea maldivica trees filters sunlight into emerald dappled patterns on the forest floor. The coco de mer palm produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom, weighing up to 25 kilograms, and seeing these enormous heart-shaped nuts at the base of their parent trees feels like encountering a relic from another geological era. The forest is also home to the Seychelles black parrot, the national bird, whose soft calls echo through the understory. Walking the marked trails, visitors encounter giant geckos and endemic snails among the leaf litter. UNESCO designated the Vallée de Mai a World Heritage Site in 1983, recognizing its irreplaceable botanical significance. A guide's knowledge of the forest's pollination cycles and endemic species transforms a pleasant walk into an encounter with evolutionary history.

Morne Seychellois National Park on Mahé

Morne Seychellois National Park covers roughly 20 percent of Mahé Island, protecting the granite peaks, cloud forests, and coastal scrubland that form the island's mountainous spine. The park's highest point reaches 905 meters and offers sweeping views of the western coastline, where fishing villages dot the shores between white-sand coves. The Copolia Trail leads through misty mor apple forests to a summit viewpoint where the outer islands appear as dark shapes on the ocean horizon. Along the way, visitors encounter pitcher plants, giant millipedes, and the Seychelles sunbird flashing iridescent plumage between blossoms. The park also protects Mission Lodge, where freed slaves established a school in the nineteenth century, its stone ruins now surrounded by jungle. The combination of ecological richness and human history makes Morne Seychellois one of the most rewarding hikes in the Indian Ocean, offering physical challenge alongside deep contextual meaning.

Curieuse Island and Giant Tortoises

Curieuse Island, a short boat ride from Praslin, was once a leper colony and is now a marine park where over 300 Aldabra giant tortoises roam freely across red-earth clearings and mangrove trails. The island's Anse Badamier beach provides a sheltered anchorage where boats pull alongside granite outcrops, and visitors wade ashore to be greeted by tortoises lumbering toward outstretched hands offering leaves. The trail to the old leper settlement passes through mangrove tunnels where fiddler crabs wave oversized claws from muddy banks. The settlement's stone buildings, roofless but standing, tell the story of the colony's operation from 1829 to 1965. Snorkeling off Curieuse's northern shore reveals coral gardens teeming with parrotfish and butterflyfish, and the island's reefs are among the healthiest in the Seychelles. Curieuse combines wildlife encounter, historical reflection, and marine exploration into a single day trip that captures the archipelago's layered character.

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Common questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Seychelles?+

Visa on arrival. Permitted stay: up to 30 days.

What documents do I need to enter Seychelles?+

Valid passport. Approved e-Border registration. Return or onward ticket.

What passport validity is required to enter Seychelles?+

Passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.

Are there any restrictions for entering Seychelles?+

Visitor permit on arrival is free for up to 30 days, extendable up to 3 months

How long can Indian citizens stay in Seychelles?+

The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 30 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.

Where can I check the official Seychelles visa and entry rules?+

This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Department of Immigration and Civil Status — Republic of Seychelles (https://www.seychelles.gov.sc/).