Seychelles visa requirements for Tanzanians

Travel and visa requirements

Seychellois Visa is not required for Tanzanians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Tanzania nationals visiting Seychelles are only required to undergo a tourist registration exercise at the embassy covering a stay duration of 90 days.
  • Citizens are required to provide passport valid for the intended period of stay.
  • Visitors must prove that they have sufficient funds to cover the expenses throughout their stay in Seychelles either through a bank statement or by cash.
  • Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in form of hotel reservations receipts.
  • Visitors must also provide return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
  • Importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
  • According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
  • Importation of  firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design and pornographic materials is prohibited according to the law of Seychelles.
  • There are no restrictions on the import and export of local and foreign currencies. However, amounts exceeding 10,000 USD must be declared on arrival.
  • Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, Seychelles is 1 hour ahead of Tanzania.
  • The estimated flight time from Tanzania to Seychelles is 3 hours, 21 minutes.
  • In Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Seychelles has a tropical climate. The coolest months are in July and August, the windy months are from May to November. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April with March and April being the hottest months.
  • The official currency used in Seychelles is the Seychelles Rupee.
  • Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
  • Some of the rarest species of birds can be found in Seychelles. An xample is the bare-legged Scops Owl.
  • The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
  • The official languages of the country are French, English and Seychellois Creole.
  • Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practiced by about 2.4% of the country's population and Islam by 1.6%. 
  • Mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the well-being of the children.
  • Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, alongside rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Seychelles?

The Seychellois Rupee is the official currency of Seychelles.

Are credit cards accepted in Seychelles?

Credit cards are widely accepted in Seychelles. ATMs are also available at the airport and major banks in the capital city, Victoria.

Is Seychelles a malaria free area?

Seychelles is a malaria free area and there is no risk of contracting malaria in Seychelles because the female Anopheles Mosquito does not exist in the country.