Route with a connection
Seychelles travel authorisation: Indian travellers
If your journey from India includes a connection, make sure the flights, layover and arrival date are entered exactly as shown on your booking.
- Nationality
- Indian
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 5 hr 15 min nonstop from Mumbai, 10 to 15 hr with one stop
- Time difference
- 1 hr 30 min behind India
- Currency at departure
- INR (₹)
From India
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Nonstop flights from Mumbai with Air Seychelles, plus connections via Dubai, Doha or Colombo.
Schedules and routes from India can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Mumbai · Delhi · Bengaluru · Chennai
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Air Seychelles · Emirates · Qatar Airways · SriLankan Airlines
High season: the wedding season, from November to February. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Indian passport, a confirmed accommodation booking and a return ticket.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from India. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
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 Indian 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 Indian travellers often ask us
Do Indian travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Indian 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 India?
5 hr 15 min nonstop from Mumbai, 10 to 15 hr with one stop. Nonstop flights from Mumbai with Air Seychelles, plus connections via Dubai, Doha or Colombo.
Which airlines connect India with the Seychelles?
From Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from India?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from India. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What is the time difference between India and the Seychelles?
1 hr 30 min behind India. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from India?
Busiest period for departures from India: the wedding season, from November to February. 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 Indian passport, a confirmed accommodation booking and a return ticket.
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