Maldives passport → Seychelles
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Maldivan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the Seychelles for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Seychelles at a glance
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Calling code
- +248
- Region
- Eastern Africa
SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeychelles for other passports
- MaldiveseTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Maldivan passport holders
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Maldivan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the Seychelles for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in the Seychelles?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Seychelles before you travel.