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Seychelles travel authorisation: Spanish travellers
Travellers from Spain need the same core documents as other visitors. Check every connection before applying, as schedules and transit rules can change.
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 14 to 18 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 2 hr ahead of Spain in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer
- Currency at departure
- EUR (€)
From Spain
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Departures from Madrid or Barcelona with one stop in Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Paris.
Schedules and routes from Spain can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Madrid Barajas · Barcelona El Prat · Málaga
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Qatar Airways · Emirates · Turkish Airlines · Air France
High season: August and Holy Week. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Spanish passport. The national identity document is not accepted on its own.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Spain. 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 Spanish 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 Spanish travellers often ask us
Do Spanish travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Spanish 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 Spain?
14 to 18 hr with one or two stops. Departures from Madrid or Barcelona with one stop in Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Paris.
Which airlines connect Spain with the Seychelles?
From Madrid Barajas, Barcelona El Prat and Málaga, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Air France. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Spain?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Spain. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What is the time difference between Spain and the Seychelles?
2 hr ahead of Spain in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Spain?
Busiest period for departures from Spain: August and Holy Week. 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 Spanish passport. The national identity document is not accepted on its own.
Go further
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- Trip planning
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Trade winds, rain, seaweed and prices: a month-by-month calendar for choosing the best time to travel.
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