Fees · Destination Guide
Remote coral atolls where blue-water adventure meets serious conservation
Key fee: Electronic Travel Authorisation
EUR 10.90 standard processing
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for three layers of administration: the pre-departure eTA, the in-country visitor permit process on arrival, and the nightly Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy that now applies to island resorts. Beyond that, some expedition-style outer-island products may add their own conservation contribution or specialist activity charges, so read the confirmation invoice carefully before you leave Mahe.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authorisation | EUR 10.90 standard processing Per trip application |
| All non-citizen travelers, including children |
| Where to pay |
Complete this before departure to Seychelles. Faster processing tiers cost more. Keep the approval ready for airline check-in and arrival. |
| Visitor's Permit | Free for the first 3 months Initial stay of up to 3 months | Eligible visitors meeting entry conditions | Issued on arrival after immigration review | You still need the pre-departure eTA. If you need to stay longer, current extension fees are SCR 5,000 for each additional 3-month period or part thereof. |
| Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy | SCR 100 per person per night at island resorts Nightly during stay | Outer-island resort and lodge guests, subject to exemptions | Collected in destination by accommodation provider | From 2026, island resorts remain charged at SCR 100 per person per night. Exemptions include children 12 and under, Seychellois citizens and residents, and airline or yacht crew. |
| Operator conservation contribution | Operator specific Per day or per stay, depending on itinerary | Some specialist Alphonse, Astove, or Cosmoledo itineraries | Added by operator or lodge invoice where applicable | This is not a countrywide government fee. Ask the operator whether your package includes a separate conservation donation that supports monitoring, restoration, or wildlife research. |
Fee
Per trip application
Complete this before departure to Seychelles. Faster processing tiers cost more. Keep the approval ready for airline check-in and arrival.
Initial stay of up to 3 months
You still need the pre-departure eTA. If you need to stay longer, current extension fees are SCR 5,000 for each additional 3-month period or part thereof.
Nightly during stay
From 2026, island resorts remain charged at SCR 100 per person per night. Exemptions include children 12 and under, Seychellois citizens and residents, and airline or yacht crew.
Per day or per stay, depending on itinerary
This is not a countrywide government fee. Ask the operator whether your package includes a separate conservation donation that supports monitoring, restoration, or wildlife research.