Government visa fee
Official visa fee charged by the embassy, consulate or immigration authority.
Seychelles ETA
Get in 6-7 hours*
If applied before 27 Oct 2026 18:00 GST
Seychelles ETA
Get in 6-7 hours*If applied before 27 Oct 2026 18:00 GST
Visa-free
You can visit Seychelles visa-free
passport holders can enter Seychelles without a visa for certain visa categories. Need longer? Apply for a visa below.
Note from our Seychelles teamUPDATED AUG 2026
Seychelles is generally visa-free for foreign nationals for short visits. All visitors to Seychelles must possess a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departing from their country of origin.
Based on your passport, you may be eligible for visa-free access. Rules may change without notice, so please verify with the relevant authorities before travelling.
Musafir.com: licensed travel agency since 2005
Our UAE trade licence no. 533940 ·
- 4.0600+ Trustpilot reviews
- Every filechecked by a visa expert
About visa
AED 280
Tourist ETA90 daysSingle Entry
Get by 28 Oct 2026*
Validity: 90 days
Select visa for Seychelles
Stay duration
Validity period
Entry type
Visa overview
Plan your Seychelles visa with clearer next steps
Tourist ETA lets you review the main requirements before you apply online with Musafir. The details below are tailored for travellers living in United Arab Emirates. Use this page to compare price, processing time, validity, stay duration.
Processing time
Get in 6-7 hours*
Price from
AED 280
Validity
90 days
Stay duration
90 days
Entry type
Single Entry
What's in the price?
musafir.com service fee
Service fee for application support, review and handling.
musafir.com Visa Care
Get human support from our team for visa questions, follow ups and issue resolution.
What's in the price?
Government visa fee
Official visa fee charged by the embassy, consulate or immigration authority.
musafir.com service fee
Service fee for application support, review and handling.
musafir.com Visa Care
Get human support from our team for visa questions, follow ups and issue resolution.
Documents required
For residents of United Arab Emirates.
Upload to us: First Page of Passport, Valid Passport, Hotel Booking, Flight Ticket, Photograph
Nothing to prepare yet. Guidelines and templates come with your application.
Documents required
For residents of United Arab Emirates.
Upload to us: First Page of Passport, Valid Passport, Hotel Booking, Flight Ticket, Photograph
Nothing to prepare yet. Guidelines and templates come with your application.
Your documents are protected with bank-grade AES-256 encryption
How to get Seychelles visa?
Step 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your passport country qualifies for an ETA rather than a full visa.
30 sec
Step 2
Apply online
Complete the short ETA application — usually just passport details and contact info.
3–5 min
Step 3
Pay the ETA fee
Pay the small authorisation fee online. Most ETAs are inexpensive.
30 sec
Step 4
Receive confirmation
Your ETA is linked electronically to your passport. Save the confirmation email.
6-7 hours
Total timeline: 6-7 hours
Most ETAs are approved instantly, but allow up to 72 hours. Apply before booking your flight.
How to get Seychelles visa?
Step 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your passport country qualifies for an ETA rather than a full visa.
30 sec
Step 2
Apply online
Complete the short ETA application — usually just passport details and contact info.
3–5 min
Step 3
Pay the ETA fee
Pay the small authorisation fee online. Most ETAs are inexpensive.
30 sec
Step 4
Receive confirmation
Your ETA is linked electronically to your passport. Save the confirmation email.
6-7 hours
Total timeline: 6-7 hours
Most ETAs are approved instantly, but allow up to 72 hours. Apply before booking your flight.
Travel timing
When do you plan to travel?
Choose your travel date and we'll show the best time to apply.
The timeline updates instantly after you select a date.
Your travel window
Pick a travel date to see your apply-by guidance and estimated visa timeline.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
Why travellers trust musafir.com?
20+Years of experience
1.6M+Visas processed
98.2%Visa success rate
On-Time DeliveryZero Error Filing
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers
for guided visa applications
Document review
We check your documents
against current requirements
Step-by-Step Guidance
From eligibility, we guide
you throughout the process
Checked before submission
Visa experts review your
application before we submit.
Testimonials
I highly recommend Priya Sahu and Naseef for their excellent visa and documentation services. Naseef handled all my paperwork professionally. Priya guided me through the process with great expertise and attention to detail. She successfully helped me obtain visas for Germany and Norway twice without rejection. The process was smooth, transparent and stress free from start to finish. Priya’s professionalism, responsiveness and dedication to her work are outstanding. She goes above and beyond to ensure everything is handled correctly and on time. She is a valuable asset to the team and deserves recognition for her exceptional service. Thank you Priya for your support and excellent work; highly recommended.
★★★★★
I applied for my Turkey visa through Musafir and Tansifa has been a great help throughout the entire process. She guided me at every step and was always available whenever I needed assistance. Her support made the whole experience smooth and stress free. Truly appreciate her professionalism and dedication.
★★★★☆
Tansifa from your Musafir team was very prompt for my Saudi visa; thanks for your quick effort.
★★★★★
Very fast and efficient; thank you Musafir. It was a really quick process to issue a visit visa for my wife.
★★★★★
I had a very good experience with Musafir and can only recommend them. I have applied twice for a UAE visa through their agency and both times the process was smooth, fast and professional. Communication was clear and I received my visas without any issues. I would definitely use their service again.
★★★★★
They managed to get us an express visa in under twenty four hours during a very stressful situation. Every email and call was handled with patience, care and professionalism. Special thanks to Maaz Chandle at Musafir for his incredible support; he did a fantastic job.
★★★★★
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with this travel agency. My journey started with Anoush who was truly patient, helpful and flexible. He offered me multiple options. I always tell him I was lucky to be handled by him as he patiently waited while I changed my destination multiple times before finally settling on the UK. Following that Remya took care of my visa procedures and was incredibly patient, professional and detail oriented throughout. Thanks to both of their efforts I was able to achieve my target and join the UK tour; I extend a big thank you to them.
★★★★★
Kavan from Musafir is the best; he helped me get a visit visa the same day it was issued.
★★★★★
Returning customer. I applied for an express UAE visa with them in July 2025 and I got it within an hour. I am about to apply for another visa with them again.
★★★★★
Amazing! Very responsive in refund return and new visa processing.
★★★★★
FAQs
Tailored for residents of United Arab Emirates
Your ETA is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, allowing you to stay up to 90 days per entry.
We have confirmed that the ETA for Seychelles is available to passport holders. Eligibility is subject to your individual circumstances at the time of application.
Yes. A separate child visa application is required for travellers under 18. Prices may differ — please add a child traveller to see the applicable fee.
Processing typically takes 1–1 business days from when your complete application is submitted. Plan to apply at least 1 days before your travel date to account for any additional checks.
The required documents for your Seychelles ETA are listed in the Documents section on this page. The exact list depends on your nationality and residency.
Your passport-sized photograph must have been taken within the last 6 months. It should have a plain white or off-white background, with your face clearly visible and no glasses.
The visa fee starts from AED 280. The exact amount depends on the visa type, number of entries, and any processing tier you choose. All fees are shown transparently before you confirm your application.
Visa fees are generally non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or you decide not to travel. We recommend applying only after you have confirmed your travel plans and ensured all documents are in order.
Apply online — it takes around 5 minutes. Provide your passport details, pay the small fee, and receive your authorisation by email. The ETA is linked electronically to your passport; no printout is required.
Print or save a digital copy of your visa confirmation. Check that all details (name, passport number, dates) are correct. Carry your visa document and supporting papers when you travel.
Overstaying a visa is a serious violation. You may face fines, detention, deportation, and a ban from future entry. Always leave before your authorised stay expires.
Explore more visa planning options.
