Additional health requirements
Seychelles travel authorisation: Kenyan travellers
Travellers from Kenya 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
- Kenyan
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 3 hr 30 min nonstop
- Time difference
- 1 hr ahead of Kenya
- Currency at departure
- KES (KSh)
From Kenya
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Nonstop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta with Kenya Airways (about 3 hr 30 min).
Schedules and routes from Kenya can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta · Mombasa
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Kenya Airways · Air Seychelles
High season: December, January and August. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Kenyan passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Health requirements
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Kenya. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
Point to watch
Kenya is classed as a yellow fever transmission risk country, so the vaccination certificate is required on arrival.
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 Kenyan 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 Kenyan travellers often ask us
Do Kenyan travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Kenyan 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 Kenya?
3 hr 30 min nonstop. Nonstop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta with Kenya Airways (about 3 hr 30 min).
Which airlines connect Kenya with the Seychelles?
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta and Mombasa, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Kenya Airways and Air Seychelles. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Kenya?
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Kenya. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Kenya is classed as a yellow fever transmission risk country, so the vaccination certificate is required on arrival.
What is the time difference between Kenya and the Seychelles?
1 hr ahead of Kenya. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Kenya?
Busiest period for departures from Kenya: December, January 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 Kenyan passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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