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What you can do on a visit to the Seychelles

On a Visitor's permit, you can come for: holiday, visit family and business meetings. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
All visitors, issued on arrival
  • You need a return ticket, confirmed accommodation and at least US$150 a day.

You can

  • Tourism and holidays
    travelers visiting for the purposes of holiday, business, visiting friends or familyics.gov.sc ↗
  • Visiting family or friends
    travelers visiting for the purposes of holiday, business, visiting friends or familyics.gov.sc ↗
  • Business meetings
    travelers visiting for the purposes of holiday, business, visiting friends or familyics.gov.sc ↗

You can't

  • Paid work in the country

    Work needs a Gainful Occupation Permit.

    non-Seychellois are not permitted to work full time or part time, paid or unpaidics.gov.sc ↗
  • Volunteering

    Unpaid work needs a Gainful Occupation Permit too.

    non-Seychellois are not permitted to work full time or part time, paid or unpaidics.gov.sc ↗

Check first

  • Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.