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Seychelles travel authorisation: French travellers
Travellers from France need the same core documents as other visitors. Check every connection before applying, as schedules and transit rules can change.
- Nationality
- French
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 10 hr 30 min nonstop, 14 to 17 hr with one stop
- Time difference
- 2 hr ahead of France in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer
- Currency at departure
- EUR (€)
From France
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Nonstop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle with Air France (about 10 hr 30 min), plus one-stop routes via Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa or Nairobi.
Schedules and routes from France can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Paris Charles de Gaulle · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry · Marseille Provence · Nice Côte d'Azur
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Air France · Emirates · Qatar Airways · Ethiopian Airlines · Turkish Airlines
High season: July, August and the Christmas period. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid French passport that stays valid for the whole stay.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from France. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
Prepare the complete set of documents
Have your passport image, recent photo, flight confirmation and accommodation for every night ready before you begin.
Leave time for corrections
Processing time depends on the application and the authority’s checks. Apply as soon as your bookings are confirmed within the permitted window.
Documents
The application of a French 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 French travellers often ask us
Do French travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, French 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 France?
10 hr 30 min nonstop, 14 to 17 hr with one stop. Nonstop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle with Air France (about 10 hr 30 min), plus one-stop routes via Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa or Nairobi.
Which airlines connect France with the Seychelles?
From Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, Marseille Provence and Nice Côte d'Azur, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from France?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from France. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What is the time difference between France and the Seychelles?
2 hr ahead of France in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from France?
Busiest period for departures from France: July, August and the Christmas period. 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 French 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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