COVID-19 Seychelles

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Last Updated: 22 January 2021

Coronavirus Seychelles

• Conditions of Entry for Vaccinated Visitors
• Condition of Entry for Non-vaccinated Visitors
• What is closed in Seychelles?
• New Measures as of mid-March 2021
• Seychelles Ferry services during Coronavirus restrictions
   

Conditions of Entry for Vaccinated Visitors

• Adult visitors must have taken their complete dose of vaccine (the two doses). They can only travel two weeks after they have received their second dose of the vaccine. Infants and children may not be required to be vaccinated.
• Visitors must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate from an accredited laboratory. The test must be taken less than 72 hours before departure.
• Health travel authorization is required. Visitors must submit their certificate of vaccination and negative PCR test results, flight and accommodation details before departure. Visitors must submit their application for approval through the designated platform at this link: - https://seychelles.govtas.com/. 
• Upon check in, all travellers coming to Seychelles must show approved Health Travel Authorisation (HTA) to their respective airline companies for verification. 
• Visitors must ensure that accommodation bookings are made only at licensed establishments or liveaboards that have been certified by the Public Health Authority. Refer to the list of certified accommodation category 1. 
• Transfer of visitors from the airport to the place of accommodation will be done by authorized transport and visitors must at all times follow instructions provided by the operators.
• Visitors are not authorised to use public buses. 
• Vaccinated visitors will be allowed free movement but must follow all health protocols in place at their respective tourism accommodation/liveaboards.
• Visitor wishing to take part in recreational activities such as tours, excursions, sightseeing etc. are required to use licensed tourism service providers that have been certified by the Public Health Authority.
   

Conditions of Entry for Non-vaccinated Visitors

• Category 1*: Countries considered as low and medium risk
• Category 2*: In an effort to provide more confidence to tourism partners in key source market countries, the Seychelles authorities have decided to provide Special Status to a group of 7 countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and the United Arab Emirates.

Special Status Countries

• All visitors, including children and infants, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before departure from the country of origin.
• Once visitors have their test results, they must submit their Health Travel Authorisation (HTA) application for approval through the designated platform at this link https://seychelles.govtas.com.
• Upon disembarkation, visitors will go through temperature screening, symptom checks, and a review of PCR test certificates and travel documents.
• All new arrivals must be transferred to hotels directly by certified transports.
• All visitors must ensure that their accommodation is authorised to receive visitors from the countries with Special Status. The Category 2 list of authorised accommodation will be updated periodically by the Seychelles authorities.
• New arrivals cannot leave their establishments for the first 10 nights from entry (except to attend regional testing centre for day 6 test).
• No transfers to other hotels/resorts will be allowed until completion of 10 days.
• A repeat PCR test will be performed on the 6^th day (free of charge). A negative result does NOT change conditions of stay until after 10 nights. After 10th night, movement is allowed outside the hotel premises; further PCR test is not mandated (unless ill or required for travel).
• Once visitors are allowed free movement, they must adhere to all Public Health measures and guidance being given to visitors (including wearing of face masks in public places) and only use certified transport and service providers. Visitors are not permitted to use public buses.
• Visitors must avoid close, prolonged interactions with the local community, any gatherings or meetings and avoid crowded places, including markets.

All other measures will stay in force. Physical distancing and good hygiene will continue to be required.

What is closed in Seychelles? 

• Restaurants are closed (except those in hotels and guest houses)
• Mobile food vans and takeaways are closed
• All sporting activities, including watersports are suspended (except for individual exercises activities involving members of a household, e.g. jogging, walking, swimming in the sea)
• Public swimming pools, including hotel pools, are closed
• All children clubs in tourism establishments are closed
• Retail stores except grocery stores are closed
• Avoid travelling between islands as much as possible
   

New Measures as of mid-March 2021

What can we do to help the locals?

The Seychelles tourism industry has almost entirely collapsed. The islands are suffering from an unprecedented economic downturn; putting many people out of work and under incredible strain. A way to help the locals is to consider rescheduling your travel plans instead of cancelling bookings for the time being.

When it is safe to travel again and if time permits - explore more of the region than you may have previously considered. Mahe, Praslin and La Digue are all within easy reach of each other and offer something unique and worth experiencing. You can learn more about the region to help plan your trip on our dedicated Travel Tips pages.

Seychelles Ferry services during Coronavirus restrictions

Until further notice, reduced ferry services will continue to operate. Travel on Seychelles ferry services is limited to those providing essential services ONLY.

Cat Coco Ferry - Click here for temporary schedule

Inter Island Ferry - Click here for temporary schedule
 

Contact information

If you have a ferry booking for travel in the next few months, or for any other destination-related questions, feel free to contact us directly if you wish to reschedule your trip. We also invite you to consult our Terms and Conditions if you have any questions regarding a cancellation.

*List of Permitted Countries