Africa > Seychelles: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 50 355
Active cases: 157
Recovered: 50 026
Deaths: 172
Vaccination count: 85 803
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are not required
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Commercial flights are allowed to arrive in the Seychelles. With immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming all visitors from any part of the world.
No quarantine and pre-travel negative COVID-19 test are required for fully Vaccinated or recent past infection.
Foreign visitors who are not fully Vaccinated or never vaccinated need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72h before departure or a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test within 24h before departure (children under age 12 are exempted).
All travelers must have valid travel & health insurance to cover COVID-19 related quarantine, isolation, or treatment.
Complete Travel Authorisation at seychelles.govtas.com
See the full details here https://bit.ly/3IROss4
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
The Government of Seychelles has introduced new restrictions on the use of public spaces and services, following an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Seychelles. These measures will remain in place until further notice.
A nationwide curfew is in place from 11pm to 4am. You should not travel outside your accommodation between these times without authorisation. Restrictions on movement are reviewed regularly.
House parties are not permitted and no gatherings of more than four persons, indoors or outdoors, including on beaches and in public places, are allowed.
All shops, bars and casinos will close at 7pm until further notice.
All shops must close at 7pm. Bars and casinos may open until 10pm. Restrictions are enforceable by law and can change at short notice. You should consult the Ministry of Health in Seychelles for further information and monitor local media for the latest developments.
Mask use
Masks are not required
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Gatherings of more than 4 people banned.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
