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Seychelles
South Africa passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Seychelles for stays of up to 90 days.
Source: Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status — Visitor’s Permit · checked 3 Oct 2026
Apply online for eTA to SeychellesSeychelles visa options for South Africa citizensStandard processing (24 hours) for adults and children 12 and under. Premium processing (6 hours) is €30; expedited processing (60 minutes) is €70 for adults and €30 for children. The official site says the fees do not include bank charges.
South Africa citizens do not need a full visa for Seychelles, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 90 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.
The main option is the Electronic Travel Authorisation, which costs 10 EUR.
Whatever your visa status, Seychelles applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
Seychelles does not grant visa-free entry to any passport. South Africa citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and Burkina Faso. Overall the South Africa passport ranks #96 in the world with 61 visa-free destinations.
Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a South Africa passport you can also visit 17 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cape Verde, Gabon, Kenya, Lesotho and Mauritius.
In the other direction, Seychelles citizens can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for SeychellesSeychelles Immigration says the passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder's country of origin or residence. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
UK FCDO — Seychelles travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
The official Travel Authorisation site says you upload a yellow fever vaccination certificate only if you are travelling from a country or region where the disease is endemic, and that you do not need one if you transit through an airport in such a region for less than 12 hours.
Seychelles Electronic Border System — FAQs✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Seychelles.
Seychelles Electronic Border System — FAQs (Information for Visitors & Tourists)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Seychelles Immigration says a valid return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit must be presented for the Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, and the official Travel Authorisation site says you can apply only after booking your airline ticket and accommodation.
Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status — Visitor’s Permit✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Seychelles Immigration says a visitor must have sufficient funds for the duration of the stay, a minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day, together with a valid return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation.
Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status — Visitor’s Permit✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
The UK Foreign Office says that if you are taking cash with a value of 50,000 Seychellois rupees or more into Seychelles, you must declare it when you apply for your travel authorisation.
Seychelles Revenue Commission — Customs and Excise (Passenger Guide, cash declaration)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.
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