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title: Seychelles visa for citizens of Malawi
description: "Citizens of Malawi 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 Malawi

Citizens of Malawi 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 on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (e.g., bank statements, cash, card limit)

## How to apply

1. **Complete Health Travel Declaration** — Visit https://travel.gov.sc and submit the digital health form at least 24 hours before departure.
2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport (6 months validity), onward ticket, accommodation proof, funds evidence, and YF certificate if applicable.
3. **Arrive at Seychelles entry point** — Fly into Mahé, Praslin, or La Digue. Proceed to immigration counter.
4. **Present documents and receive Visitor's Permit** — Submit your documents to the immigration officer. If approved, you will receive a 30-day visitor's permit (may be extended for fee).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Seychelles (airline reservation or ticket).
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or letter of invitation from host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statements, traveler's cheques, or cash equivalent of USD 150 per day.
- **Yellow Fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic area.
- **Health Travel Declaration form** (Supporting): Complete online at https://travel.gov.sc before departure.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** ₹150 per day equivalent
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Traveler's cheques
- Credit card limit certificate

Officers may ask to see proof of funds; cash is also accepted.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is subject to immigration officer's discretion.
- Overstaying the 30-day permit may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Carry a confirmed outbound ticket before arriving.
- **Inability to prove adequate funds** — Carry bank statements, cash, or a credit card with sufficient limit.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Malawi can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Visa type: Visitor's Permit on Arrival.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow Fever vaccination certificate; Health Travel Declaration form.

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

At least 6 months.

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