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title: Seychelles visa for citizens of South Sudan
description: "Citizens of South Sudan 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 South Sudan

Citizens of South Sudan 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 (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
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Minimum of USD 150 per day for duration of stay

## How to apply

1. **Apply for travel authorisation online** — Complete the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) application at seychelles.govtas.com up to 30 days before arrival
2. **Receive eTA approval** — Approval sent via email; print or save a copy to present on arrival
3. **Travel to Seychelles** — Carry valid passport, eTA approval, and all required documents
4. **Present documents on arrival** — At immigration counter, submit passport, eTA, and supporting documents (ticket, accommodation, funds, insurance)
5. **Receive visitor's permit** — Immigration officer issues a visitor's permit valid for up to 3 months

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for entire intended stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must be valid for duration of stay
- **Confirmed accommodation booking** (Travel): Provide hotel reservation or residential address
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Show cash, bank statements, or traveller's cheques equivalent to USD 150 per day
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): May be requested at border control
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if travelling from a country listed as transmission risk

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 150 per day
- Bank statements
- Traveller's cheques
- Cash

## Good to know

- Ensure your passport is valid for the entire intended stay
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic country
- Making false declarations to an immigration officer is a serious offence

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds for intended stay** — Carry proof of at least USD 150 per day (bank statement, cash, travellers cheques)
- **Lack of return or onward ticket** — Ensure you have a valid return or onward ticket before travel
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Check that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Sudan need a visa for Seychelles?

Citizens of South Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Seychelles. Visa type: Visitor's Permit (3 months).

### How long can citizens of South Sudan stay in Seychelles?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Sudan need for Seychelles?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Confirmed accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

## Sources

- [Visiting Seychelles](https://www.ics.gov.sc/visa-and-travel/visiting-seychelles)
- [Entry requirements - Seychelles travel advice - GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/entry-requirements)
- 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)
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