Seychelles entry requirements for British passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Passport validity (FCDO rule): Valid for the whole stay (until the day you leave)
Visa (FCDO): Read the official visa text below
Official source: GOV.UK – Seychelles travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO) · page last updated 21 January 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
Whether you need a visa and how long your British passport must be valid to enter Seychelles, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), quoted word for word, with a checker for your dates.
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Do I need a visa for Seychelles with a British passport?
We quote the FCDO text word for word and do not summarise it: its first sentence has conditions or a wording we do not turn into a one-line answer.
You do not need a visa to visit Seychelles, but you must get a travel authorisation before you travel.
When you arrive, you’ll get a visitor’s permit for 3 months. You can apply for 3-month extensions, up to a maximum period of 12 months in total, if you meet visitor permit extension requirements. You can apply online to extend before your current visitor’s permit expires or in-person at the Immigration and Civil Status Office in Victoria.
The visitor’s permit is free for the first 3 months, but there is a fee for each 3-month extension.
Applying for a travel authorisation
You must apply and pay for a travel authorisation online to enter Seychelles. You can apply up to 30 days before you arrive. In an emergency, you can pay an extra fee for an express application.
When you apply, you will need to show you meet Seychelles entry requirements. These include having:
- a valid return or onward ticket
- proof of confirmed accommodation
- sufficient funds for the duration of your stay
More from the FCDO visa section (extensions, border checks and other cases)
Checks at border control
When you arrive, you may need to show proof you have travel insurance and are covered for any potential health costs.
Official source: GOV.UK – Seychelles travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO), section “Visa requirements” · page last updated 21 January 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
Passport validity: official text “Passport validity requirements”
If you’re visiting Seychelles, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Official source: GOV.UK – Seychelles travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO) · page last updated 21 January 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
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Schengen rules count your whole trip in the Schengen area: if you visit several Schengen countries, enter the day you first enter the area and the day you leave the last Schengen country.
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For British passport holders only. These are the rules published by the UK government (FCDO) for British citizens. If you hold another passport, check your own government's advice. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice.
Recent FCDO updates to the entry requirements
- 10 December 2025: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
- 15 March 2023: “Updated information that all visitors must complete a Travel Authorisation and new information about visas ('Summary', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages).”
- 2 December 2022: “Updated information on the opening of the borders to the Seychelles and the lifting of most other Covid-19 related restrictions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)”
- 25 March 2022: “Updated information on entry requirements for children ('Entry requirements' page)”
- 24 March 2022: “Updated information on the requirement to provide proof of vaccination status for entry to Seychelles ('Entry requirements' page)”
Read the full FCDO travel advice for Seychelles (safety, visas, health) before you travel.
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