Cyprus passport → Seychelles

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)90 days

Cypriot passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the Seychelles for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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Seychelles at a glance

Capital: Victoria
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Languages: Seychellois Creole, English, French
Calling code: +248
Region: Eastern Africa

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The beautiful beach of "Anse Cocos", La Digue, Seychelles.

SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Granite boulders and empty beachesAnse Source d'Argent · Vallée de Mai · Beau Vallon

Seychelles for other passports

CypruseTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Cypriot passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Cypriot passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the Seychelles for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Cypriot citizens stay in the Seychelles?

Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Cypriot citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Cypriot citizens visit without a visa?

153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cyprus passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.