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Seychelles travel authorisation: Swiss travellers
Travellers from Switzerland need the same core documents as other visitors. Check every connection before applying, as schedules and transit rules can change.
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 12 to 16 hr with one stop
- Time difference
- 2 hr ahead of Switzerland in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer
- Currency at departure
- CHF (fr.)
From Switzerland
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Daily connections from Zurich and Geneva via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul.
Schedules and routes from Switzerland can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- Zurich · Geneva · Basel-Mulhouse
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Emirates · Qatar Airways · Etihad Airways · Turkish Airlines · Edelweiss Air (saisonnier)
High season: February, July and August. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Swiss passport. Fees are charged in euros, so your bank applies the day's CHF/EUR rate.
Health requirements
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Switzerland. 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 Swiss 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 Swiss travellers often ask us
Do Swiss travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Swiss 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 Switzerland?
12 to 16 hr with one stop. Daily connections from Zurich and Geneva via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul.
Which airlines connect Switzerland with the Seychelles?
From Zurich, Geneva and Basel-Mulhouse, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Edelweiss Air (saisonnier). Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Switzerland?
No vaccination is required for a direct arrival from Switzerland. The obligation appears if your route passes through a country where yellow fever circulates.
What is the time difference between Switzerland and the Seychelles?
2 hr ahead of Switzerland in winter, 1 hr ahead in summer. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Switzerland?
Busiest period for departures from Switzerland: February, July 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 Swiss passport. Fees are charged in euros, so your bank applies the day's CHF/EUR rate.
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