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title: Seychelles visa for citizens of Kuwait
description: "Citizens of Kuwait can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: SCR 50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Seychelles visa for citizens of Kuwait

Citizens of Kuwait 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 (on arrival)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** SCR 50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay (typically USD 150 per day or equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport valid 6+ months, return ticket, accommodation proof, sufficient funds evidence, and travel insurance.
2. **Arrive at Seychelles port of entry** — Proceed to immigration counter at Mahe International Airport or any authorized seaport.
3. **Complete arrival declaration** — Fill out the health and immigration arrival card provided on the aircraft or at the border.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, completed arrival card, and supporting documents; pay visitor's permit fee (SCR 50 or equivalent) in cash or card.
5. **Receive visitor's permit** — Immigration officer stamps passport with a visitor's permit valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay with at least one blank visa page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel within the permitted stay period.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Seychelles.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, traveller's cheques, or recent bank statement showing equivalent of SCR 1,000 per day.
- **Health/travel insurance** (Supporting): Recommended; may be requested during peak health screenings.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Health and immigration declaration filled out on arrival.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** SCR 1,000 per day or sufficient funds equivalent
- Cash
- Traveller's cheques
- Bank statement
- Credit card limit confirmation

Proof of funds may be checked at border; no fixed minimum total except equivalent of daily requirement for intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival only for tourism/business, not for employment.
- Permit may be extended for up to 3 months maximum at Department of Immigration.
- Overstaying results in fines and possible deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds or inability to prove onward travel** — Carry cash, card with sufficient limit, and confirmed return ticket.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Previous immigration violations or overstay in Seychelles** — Ensure compliance with prior visits; overstays must be legalized before departure.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Kuwait can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Visa type: Visitor's Permit · Tourist (on arrival).

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

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Seychelles visa cost for citizens of Kuwait?

Government fee: SCR 50.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Health/travel insurance; Completed arrival card.

### How long must my passport be valid for Seychelles?

At least 6 months.

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- [Seychelles visa for every passport](/visa/seychelles)
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