Route with a connection
Seychelles travel authorisation: American travellers
If your journey from the United States includes a connection, make sure the flights, layover and arrival date are entered exactly as shown on your booking.
- Nationality
- American
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 19 to 26 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 8 hr ahead of New York
- Currency at departure
- USD ($)
From the United States
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
One- or two-stop itineraries from New York, Washington, Atlanta or Los Angeles via Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Addis Ababa.
Schedules and routes from the United States can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- New York JFK · Washington Dulles · Atlanta · Los Angeles
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Qatar Airways · Emirates · Turkish Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines
High season: December, January and the spring break. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A US passport that stays valid for the whole stay.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from the United States. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
Point to watch
Connections longer than 12 hours in a yellow fever risk country trigger the vaccination certificate requirement.
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 American 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 American travellers often ask us
Do American travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, American 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 the United States?
19 to 26 hr with one or two stops. One- or two-stop itineraries from New York, Washington, Atlanta or Los Angeles via Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Addis Ababa.
Which airlines connect the United States with the Seychelles?
From New York JFK, Washington Dulles, Atlanta and Los Angeles, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines 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 the United States?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from the United States. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Connections longer than 12 hours in a yellow fever risk country trigger the vaccination certificate requirement.
What is the time difference between the United States and the Seychelles?
8 hr ahead of New York. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from the United States?
Busiest period for departures from the United States: December, January and the spring break. 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 US passport that stays valid for the whole stay.
Go further
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- Trip planning
When to visit the Seychelles, season by season
Trade winds, rain, seaweed and prices: a month-by-month calendar for choosing the best time to travel.
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Getting your application approved first time
How to scan your passport, which bookings to attach and the order in which to fill the form.
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