Additional health requirements
Seychelles travel authorisation: Malagasy travellers
Travellers from Madagascar 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
- Malagasy
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 4 to 12 hr depending on the connection
- Time difference
- 1 hr ahead of Madagascar
- Currency at departure
- MGA (Ar)
From Madagascar
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Regional connections from Antananarivo, usually via Nairobi, Mauritius or Addis Ababa.
Schedules and routes from Madagascar can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Antananarivo Ivato · Nosy Be
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Kenya Airways · Ethiopian Airlines · Air Austral · Air Mauritius
High season: July, August and December. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Malagasy passport and a confirmed return ticket.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Madagascar. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
Point to watch
Depending on your region of departure, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested 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 Malagasy 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 Malagasy travellers often ask us
Do Malagasy travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Malagasy 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 Madagascar?
4 to 12 hr depending on the connection. Regional connections from Antananarivo, usually via Nairobi, Mauritius or Addis Ababa.
Which airlines connect Madagascar with the Seychelles?
From Antananarivo Ivato and Nosy Be, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Austral and Air Mauritius. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Madagascar?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Madagascar. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Depending on your region of departure, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested on arrival.
What is the time difference between Madagascar and the Seychelles?
1 hr ahead of Madagascar. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Madagascar?
Busiest period for departures from Madagascar: 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 Malagasy passport and a confirmed return ticket.
Go further
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- Trip planning
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