You do not need a visa for Seychelles if you have an Iranian passport

No visa needed

Iranian citizens can enter Seychelles without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

No. Iranian citizens can enter Seychelles without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Seychelles may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid for duration of stay with blank pages
Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation proof
Return or onward flight ticket required
Proof of sufficient funds ($150/day minimum)
Completed Travel Authorization form online
Travel insurance strongly recommended

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Seychelles as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Seychelles.
Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Seychelles
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Seychelles.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Seychelles; -Foreign nationals residing in Seychelles.
Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Seychelles. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Seychelles.
Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-13
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Seychelles
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Seychelles Last checked 2026-07-13
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Seychelles
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Seychelles.
Last checked 2026-07-13
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Seychelles.
Last checked 2026-07-13
Required
Electronic travel authorization for Transit
Travelers need a travel authorization to transit through Seychelles. Travelers can apply online. Once approved, travelers receive their eTA confirmation electronically.
Last checked 2026-07-13