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Diplomatic/Official Entry
VisasSeychellesDiplomatic/Official Entry
SeychellesSeychelles•Africa
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Diplomatic/Official Entry

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-1 day

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Seychelles maintains a visa-free entry policy for all foreign nationals. Consequently, there is no specific "Diplomatic/Official Entry Visa" in the traditional sense for most travelers. Instead, diplomatic and official travelers are managed through established state-to-state protocols, bilateral agreements, or standard entry procedures.

Seychelles operates a visa-free entry policy, meaning diplomatic and official travelers do not require a traditional visa. Entry is facilitated by presenting a valid diplomatic or official passport and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the Seychelles Electronic Border System.

Official missions should be coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure proper status recognition.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid diplomatic or official passport

Approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Proof of onward/return travel

Confirmed accommodation or official invitation/hosting details

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid diplomatic or official passport

Approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Proof of onward/return travel

Confirmed accommodation or official invitation/hosting details

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Visa-free entry
  • Streamlined digital authorization process
  • Flexible processing speeds available

Worth Knowing

  • Mandatory Travel Authorization required for all travelers
  • Fees apply for expedited processing
  • Status is managed via state-to-state protocols rather than standard visa renewals
  • Lack of valid diplomatic or official passport
  • Failure to obtain approved Travel Authorization

Application Process

1

Coordinate mission details through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2

Apply for Travel Authorization via the SEBS portal

3

Pay applicable processing fee

4

Present passport and authorization upon arrival

Application Forms

Seychelles Electronic Border SystemFill online

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