Seychelles has become the third Indian Ocean beach destination to ease its travel restrictions for vaccinated tourists.
Along with the Maldives and Mauritius, it has removed the requirement for a PCR test result for vaccinated arrivals.
Conditions of Entry by Land
Negative PCR Test Result
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors will be required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test is done in a certified laboratory within 24hrs before departure to Seychelles.
PCR Test Exemptions
All fully immunised visitors are exempted from a pre-travel PCR test
An exemption is also granted to visitors having recently tested positive to the COVID-19 virus -between 2 to 12 weeks prior to travel – upon provision of proof of infection and recovery.
Asymptomatic infants under the age of 12 years old are exempted from providing a PCR or Antigen test for entry
Note: Immunisation requirement
Over 18- Individual received the first two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine including a booster dose after 6 six months since completing the primary series.
Visitors aged 12 to 18 years necessitate the completion of only two vaccine doses.
Other Mandatory Requirements
- Travel Authorisation (TA)
- Although no visa is required for entry into Seychelles, all visitors must apply for entry through the Travel Authorisation (TA) platform at seychelles.govtas.com.
- Vaccination certificate (not older than 6 months) or equivalent document
- Valid travel insurance
- Valid Medical insurance to cover potential COVID-19 related costs (isolation, quarantine, and treatment)
Note: The TA document is essential for travel and will be required at check-in counters. Visitors failing to provide the TA document will not be allowed by the airline company to board for Seychelles.
Source: advisory.seychelles.travel
