South Africa for citizens of Seychelles

🔑 How to enter to South Africa from Seychelles

To enter South Africa, Seychellois citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to South Africa, check whether your Seychellois passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering South Africa and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Seychellois passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Seychellois passport. You are allowed to stay in South Africa for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Seychellois citizens to visit South Africa with tourist visa

• Seychellois citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to South Africa. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Seychellois citizens on the territory of South Africa is carried out on a commercial basis.

🏢 Seychellois Embassies and Consulates in South Africa

High commission of Seychelles in Pretoria for South Africa|Angola|Tanzania|Zambia|Zimbabwe|Botswana|Lesotho|Mozambique|Namibia|Rwanda|Eswatini

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Seychelles require a visa to visit the South Africa?

   Seychellois citizens do not need a visa to visit the South Africa.

2. How long Seychellois citizens are allowed to stay in South Africa without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in South Africa for citizens of Seychelles for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

3. What happens if a Seychellois passport holder stays in South Africa longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to South Africa is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to South Africa is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Seychelles need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter South Africa without a visa?

   South African immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Seychellois citizens to enter South Africa without a visa?

   Seychellois citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in South Africa.

6. Can Seychellois work or study during the visa-free stay in South Africa?

   The South Africa visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in South Africa Seychellois citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.