New Zealand passport → Seychelles

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)90 days

New Zealander 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

New ZealandeTA90 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 New Zealander passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free180 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

New Zealander 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 New Zealander citizens stay in the Seychelles?

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

Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 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.