Seychelles Covid-19 Travel Advice
In light of current circumstances, we know that planning a holiday involves a bit more research and preparation than usual. We want to help make your travel plans easier and as straightforward and stress-free as possible. On this page, we aim to provide you with the most up to date travel advice for your holiday in Seychelles.
Covid-19 Travel Advice
Updated: 26th June 2022
Travel, Entry and Airport
Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are no longer required to provide a negative PCR test. However, they must provide a vaccination certificate. A fully vaccinated individual is one who is 18 years and older who has received full doses of the Covid-19 vaccination (usually two). If however, more than six months have passed since the second dose, they are required to have had their third booster vaccination. Children aged 12 – 17 years are considered fully vaccinated if they have received at least two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination.
Unvaccinated visitors who are 12 years of age and older are required to provide a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken at least 72 hours prior to departure OR a rapid antigen test taken 24 hours before departure to Seychelles. Tests are not required for children under 12 years.
Visitors are required to apply for Health Travel Authorization (HTA). This can be done through the online portal at https://seychelles.govtas.com (please see below for more information on the HTA).
Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that will cover Covid-19 testing, clinical care, isolation and quarantine, if necessary.
During Your Stay
Visitors may move around freely during their holiday, but they must adhere to the public health guidelines in place.
Illness
Visitors must report any illness to their hotel management, health centre or public health authority.
Visitors who develop symptoms may be subject to further testing.
Departure
Some airlines and countries may require PCR tests prior to departure. Test facilities are available on the three main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue.
Visitors are asked to contact the Public Health Authority at least a week prior to departure. This can be done via email on [email protected] or by calling +248 4388410.
For more information about the test centre locations, please visit the Seychelles Visitor Travel Advisory Document from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism (linked below).
Source: Seychelles Ministry of Health
Heath Travel Authorizastion (HTA)
Requirements
- A valid passport
- A passport photo selfie or digital passport photo
- Contact information
- Travel information (flight information, travel dates, etc)
- Accommodation information
- For unvaccinated visitors – Negative PCR test (taken at least 72 hours prior to departure) OR a negative rapid antigen test taken 24 hours prior to departure to Seychelles
- For vaccinated visitors – Proof of vaccination
- Valid travel insurance
- Credit/debit card information for payment
You can check the status of your application here.
Disclaimer:
Please note that Covid-19 travel advice may change from time to time and as the situation develops. Although we aim to keep this page updated with the most recent changes as soon as they are announced, we also ask that you also make reference to the official government tourism website (linked above).
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