Additional health requirements
Seychelles travel authorisation: Ivorian travellers
Travellers from Côte d'Ivoire need to pay close attention to the health side of the application, on top of the usual documents. The yellow fever vaccination certificate is checked on arrival.
- Nationality
- Ivorian
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 13 to 19 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 4 hr ahead of Côte d'Ivoire
- Currency at departure
- XOF (FCFA)
From Côte d'Ivoire
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Departures from Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Dubai.
Schedules and routes from Côte d'Ivoire can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Ethiopian Airlines · Kenya Airways · Emirates · Turkish Airlines
High season: July, August and December. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Ivorian passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Health requirements
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Côte d'Ivoire. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
Point to watch
Côte d'Ivoire is classed as a yellow fever risk country, so present the vaccination certificate on arrival in the Seychelles.
An up-to-date yellow fever certificate
The international vaccination booklet must be presented in its original form on arrival. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
Long transit, same requirement
A layover of more than twelve hours in the airport of a risk country triggers the same obligation, even if you never leave the terminal.
Documents
The application of a Ivorian 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 Ivorian travellers often ask us
Do Ivorian travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Ivorian 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 Côte d'Ivoire?
13 to 19 hr with one or two stops. Departures from Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Dubai.
Which airlines connect Côte d'Ivoire with the Seychelles?
From Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Emirates 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 Côte d'Ivoire?
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Côte d'Ivoire. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Côte d'Ivoire is classed as a yellow fever risk country, so present the vaccination certificate on arrival in the Seychelles.
What is the time difference between Côte d'Ivoire and the Seychelles?
4 hr ahead of Côte d'Ivoire. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Côte d'Ivoire?
Busiest period for departures from Côte d'Ivoire: July, August and December. 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 Ivorian passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Go further
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