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Seychelles travel authorisation: Réunion travellers
Travellers from Réunion need the same core documents as other visitors. Check every connection before applying, as schedules and transit rules can change.
- Nationality
- French (resident in Réunion)
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 4 to 9 hr depending on the connection
- Time difference
- no time difference
- Currency at departure
- EUR (€)
From Réunion
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Regional connections from Saint-Denis Roland Garros via Mauritius or Antananarivo, with seasonal nonstop flights.
Schedules and routes from Réunion can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Saint-Denis Roland Garros · Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Air Austral · Air Mauritius · Ethiopian Airlines
High season: the southern-hemisphere holidays in July and December. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid French passport. Réunion is a French department, so the entry rules match those of mainland France.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Réunion. 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 (resident in Réunion) 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 Réunion travellers often ask us
Do Réunion travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, French (resident in Réunion) 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 Réunion?
4 to 9 hr depending on the connection. Regional connections from Saint-Denis Roland Garros via Mauritius or Antananarivo, with seasonal nonstop flights.
Which airlines connect Réunion with the Seychelles?
From Saint-Denis Roland Garros and Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Air Austral, Air Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Réunion?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Réunion. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What is the time difference between Réunion and the Seychelles?
No time difference. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Réunion?
Busiest period for departures from Réunion: the southern-hemisphere holidays in July 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 French passport. Réunion is a French department, so the entry rules match those of mainland France.
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