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title: Seychelles visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Seychelles visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Visitor's Permit · Tourist (up to 3 months)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Minimum US$150 per day or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)** — Apply online via the Seychelles e-Border app or website seychelles.govtas.com before travel.
2. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure you have a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation confirmation, and proof of funds.
3. **Travel to Seychelles** — Present your ETA and documents upon arrival at the border.
4. **Receive Visitor's Permit on arrival** — Immigration officer will issue a free Visitor's Permit for up to 3 months.
5. **Optional: Extend your stay** — Apply for extensions online at www.permits.ics.gov.sc or in-person at Independence House, Victoria. Fee: SCR 5,000 per 3 months.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must be valid for the duration of the visit.
- **Confirmed accommodation** (Travel): Provide proof of hotel booking or residential address.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Minimum US$150 per day or equivalent in any currency.
- **Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)** (Travel): Must be obtained online before departure via seychelles.govtas.com.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** US$150 per day
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Must demonstrate sufficient funds for the entire stay.

## Good to know

- ETA must be obtained before departure; failure may result in denied boarding.
- Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Seychelles.
- False declarations to immigration officers are a serious offence.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of at least US$150 per day or equivalent.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Ensure you have a valid return or onward ticket for the duration of your visit.
- **Prohibited immigrant status** — Check eligibility with Seychelles immigration before travel.
- **Invalid or missing ETA** — Obtain a valid ETA from seychelles.govtas.com before departure.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Seychelles?

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Visa type: Visitor's Permit · Tourist (up to 3 months).

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Seychelles?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Seychelles?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Confirmed accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

## Sources

- [Visitors Permit - Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles](https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/visitors-permit)
- [Visiting Seychelles - Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles](https://www.ics.gov.sc/visa-and-travel/visiting-seychelles)
- Seychelles Electronic Border System - Official Government Website (seychelles.govtas.com, third-party site)
- seychelles.govtas.com (seychelles.govtas.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Seychelles visa for every passport](/visa/seychelles)
- [Every destination for Botswana passport holders](/visa/passport/botswana)