Route with a connection
Seychelles travel authorisation: Algerian travellers
If your journey from Algeria includes a connection, make sure the flights, layover and arrival date are entered exactly as shown on your booking.
- Nationality
- Algerian
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 15 to 20 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 3 hr ahead of Algeria
- Currency at departure
- DZD (DA)
From Algeria
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Departures from Algiers with one stop in Istanbul, Doha, Dubai or Addis Ababa.
Schedules and routes from Algeria can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Algiers Houari Boumediene · Oran · Constantine
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Turkish Airlines · Qatar Airways · Emirates · Ethiopian Airlines
High season: July and August. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Algerian passport. Have a confirmed accommodation booking and a return ticket ready.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Algeria. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
Point to watch
Some connections require an overnight stay in the transit country, so check the transit rules before booking.
Check the transit conditions
A long layover or a night outside the transit area may require a visa for the connecting country. Check this with your airline before booking.
Exactly the same dates everywhere
The dates on your form must match those on your tickets and your accommodation booking.
Documents
The application of a Algerian national
A valid passport
It must remain valid throughout your stay. Have a clear, complete image of the identity page ready.
A recent photo or selfie
Use a clear, recent colour photo showing your full face, with no filter or glare.
A return or onward ticket
The booking should show your name, travel dates and flight numbers.
Proof of accommodation
Have a confirmed booking covering your full stay, including the name and address of the accommodation.
How it works
How the application unfolds
Complete your application
Follow the six steps and enter the details exactly as they appear on your passport and travel bookings.
Have your documents ready
Keep your passport, return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation close at hand.
We review the application
An adviser checks that the information is consistent and contacts you if anything needs correcting before submission.
Track your application
Confirmations and application updates are sent to the email address entered in the form.
Frequently asked questions
What Algerian travellers often ask us
Do Algerian travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Algerian nationals must obtain the travel authorisation before departure. The visitor’s permit is then issued on arrival by immigration, for a stay of up to three months.
How long is the flight from Algeria?
15 to 20 hr with one or two stops. Departures from Algiers with one stop in Istanbul, Doha, Dubai or Addis Ababa.
Which airlines connect Algeria with the Seychelles?
From Algiers Houari Boumediene, Oran and Constantine, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Algeria?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Algeria. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Some connections require an overnight stay in the transit country, so check the transit rules before booking.
What is the time difference between Algeria and the Seychelles?
3 hr ahead of Algeria. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Algeria?
Busiest period for departures from Algeria: July and August. Book flights and accommodation early, then apply for the authorisation as soon as everything is confirmed.
Which passport do I need to travel to the Seychelles?
A valid Algerian passport. Have a confirmed accommodation booking and a return ticket ready.
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