Sri Lanka passport → Seychelles
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Sri Lankan 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
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 Sri Lankan passport holders
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay in the Seychelles?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens (edited 7 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.