Seychelles Travel Authorization from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (seychelles.govtas.com source)
How do you enter Seychelles from Algeria?
Seychelles has no classic visa: all visitors, Algerians included, must obtain a Travel Authorization (TA) 100% online on the official portal seychelles.govtas.com before departure — no embassy and no biometrics. On arrival, a free Visitor's Permit up to 3 months (90 days) is granted, extendable to 12 months. Official fee ~€10-12 (beware third-party sites charging €30-150). Processing ~24 h. Use only seychelles.govtas.com.
Official source: seychelles.govtas.com
At a glance
- Type
- Travel Authorization (TA) — not a visa
- Application
- 100% online (seychelles.govtas.com)
- Stay
- Up to 3 months on arrival (→ 12 months)
- Fee
- ~€10-12 (official)
- Processing
- ~24 h
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
- Accommodation
- Licensed establishment required
- Passport
- Valid for the duration of stay
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents
- Passport (valid for the duration of stay)
- Digital photo / selfie (plain background)
- Flight booking (arrival AND departure dates)
- Accommodation booking per location (licensed establishment) or invitation letter
- Proof of funds (~US$150/day)
- Payment card (fee ~€10-12)
How it works, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Passport + photo + flight + licensed accommodation.
- 2OuiVisa fills the official portal seychelles.govtas.com
We check your eligibility before any payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
~€10-12 (official) + service fee.
- 4Receive the Authorization by email
Usually within ~24 h — print it.
- 5On arrival: Visitor's Permit
Free up to 3 months, extendable to 12 months.
By purpose of travel
Seychelles tourist Travel Authorization
How do you get the tourist Authorization for Seychelles?
Seychelles has no visa: for a holiday, Algerians obtain the Travel Authorization 100% online on seychelles.govtas.com, for ~€10-12 (official fee), no embassy or biometrics. On arrival, a free Visitor's Permit up to 3 months is granted (extendable — see the Extension tab). Processing ~24 h. Licensed accommodation required.
Questions about this purpose
Is an accommodation booking required?
Yes. Seychelles requires accommodation in a licensed establishment (hotel, guesthouse, registered rental) — one booking per location, or an invitation letter if staying with relatives.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only seychelles.govtas.com. The official fee is ~€10-12; third-party sites charge €30 to €150 for the same service and can cause boarding refusals.
Seychelles business Travel Authorization
Which authorization for a business trip to Seychelles?
For a professional trip, Algerians apply for the same Travel Authorization on seychelles.govtas.com, 100% online — no embassy or biometrics. Same fee (~€10-12) and same Visitor's Permit (up to 3 months), selecting the 'business' purpose and attaching, if requested, an invitation / contract. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment (which requires a work permit).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Flight booking (arrival AND departure)
- Accommodation (licensed establishment)
- Invitation / contract (if the business purpose requires it)
Questions about this purpose
Does a business trip need a different authorization?
No, it is the same Travel Authorization, with the 'business' purpose and, if requested, an invitation or contract.
Can I work in Seychelles with this authorization?
No. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment, which requires a work permit.
Is an accommodation booking required?
Yes. Seychelles requires accommodation in a licensed establishment (hotel, guesthouse, registered rental) — one booking per location, or an invitation letter if staying with relatives.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only seychelles.govtas.com. The official fee is ~€10-12; third-party sites charge €30 to €150 for the same service and can cause boarding refusals.
Fees
| Travel Authorization (official) | ~€10-12 |
| Visitor's Permit on arrival (≤ 3 months) | free |
| Extension (per 3 months, after the free 3) | SCR 5,000 |
Official Authorization fee ~€10-12 (€10 enrolment + small taxes / bank charges) — flat, no length-of-stay tiers (the €30-150 amounts are third-party sites). Free Visitor's Permit up to 3 months on arrival, extendable in 3-month blocks up to 12 months max (SCR 5,000 / block after the first 3 months). Passport valid for the duration of stay. Accommodation in a licensed establishment + funds ~US$150/day required. Use only seychelles.govtas.com.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Seychelles?
No, no classic visa. All visitors obtain a Travel Authorization online before departure, on seychelles.govtas.com.
How much is the Authorization?
About €10-12 (official fee). Ignore third-party sites charging €30 to €150 for the same service.
How long can I stay?
A free Visitor's Permit up to 3 months is granted on arrival, extendable in 3-month blocks up to 12 months (see the Extension tab).
Do I need travel insurance?
Insurance covering medical costs may be requested at the border — it is strongly advised.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
No if you travel directly from Algeria (a no-risk country). It is required only if you transit over 12 h through a risk country.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Seychelles authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Ready for your Seychelles Authorization, 100% online?
OuiVisa fills the official portal seychelles.govtas.com and delivers the Authorization by email — no travel needed.
Start my Authorization onlineTravel Authorization handled 100% online by OuiVisa — no embassy visit and no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. The decision is at the Seychelles authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
