Fees · Destination Guide
Granite reefs, marine parks, and cloudforest hikes from one easy Indian Ocean base
Key fee: Seychelles Travel Authorisation
EUR 10 to EUR 70 depending on processing speed
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for three separate categories on Mahe: the mandatory entry-side Travel Authorisation, the in-destination Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy charged by eligible accommodations, and SPGA tickets for marine parks or paid trails. Unlike some dive destinations, there is no single all-island dive tag that covers everything.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Travel Authorisation |
EUR 10 to EUR 70 depending on processing speed
per arrival application
| All travelers before departure |
| Where to pay |
The official e-border FAQ lists tiered pricing by processing speed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently notes a standard application at EUR 10.90. |
| Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy | SCR 75 to SCR 100 per person per night per night | Visitors staying in medium or large accommodation, yachts, and island resorts | Collected in destination by eligible accommodation providers | From 1 January 2026, small accommodation establishments are no longer subject to the levy. Existing exemptions include Seychelles citizens and residents, airline and yacht crew, and children aged 12 and under. |
| Ste. Anne Marine National Park entry | SCR 200 day entry | Non-residents above 12 visiting the marine park | Where to pay | Useful for snorkel and island excursions from Victoria. The park opens daily from 9am to 5pm. |
| Port Launay or Baie Ternay Marine Park entry | SCR 200 day entry | Non-residents above 12 entering either marine park | Where to pay | Charged per park visit for non-residents above 12. Fees help fund marine park conservation. |
| Copolia Nature Trail ticket | SCR 100 single entry | Hikers | Where to pay | One of the best short-payoff hikes on Mahe, with panoramic northeast-coast views. |
| Anse Major Nature Trail ticket | SCR 150 single entry | Hikers | Where to pay | Low-difficulty scenic coastal trail that finishes at Anse Major beach. |
| Morne Seychellois Nature Trail ticket | SCR 250 single guided entry | Hikers attempting the summit trail | Where to pay | SPGA states this trail must be done with a licensed guide because of its difficulty. |
Fee
per arrival application
The official e-border FAQ lists tiered pricing by processing speed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently notes a standard application at EUR 10.90.
per night
From 1 January 2026, small accommodation establishments are no longer subject to the levy. Existing exemptions include Seychelles citizens and residents, airline and yacht crew, and children aged 12 and under.
day entry
Useful for snorkel and island excursions from Victoria. The park opens daily from 9am to 5pm.
day entry
Charged per park visit for non-residents above 12. Fees help fund marine park conservation.
single entry
One of the best short-payoff hikes on Mahe, with panoramic northeast-coast views.
single entry
Low-difficulty scenic coastal trail that finishes at Anse Major beach.
single guided entry
SPGA states this trail must be done with a licensed guide because of its difficulty.