SEYCHELLES easing travel rules for vaccinated
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
