Seychelles

Travellers entering the country for leisure or business purposes are issued a free visitor's permit on arrival. This is valid for a maximum of 90 days.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

There are no known restrictions

Should you wish to commence work, please contact the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

Travellers may extend the duration of stay in instalments of 90 days, up to a maximum period of 12 months. Applications can be made at the Immigration Office in Victoria.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Proof of a negative test result is no longer required for entry.

Quarantine is not currently required when entering the country.

There are no known restrictions

Proof of vaccination is no longer required for entry.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

Proof of vaccination is no longer required for entry.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

Proof of vaccination is no longer required for entry.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

Proof of recovery is no longer required for entry.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 6. Previous week: 86

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

The mask mandate was lifted and gatherings are no longer restricted.

Non-essential shops and businesses are open.

Restaurants and bars are permitted to open.

Resorts and hotels may open.

Gatherings/events may now take place without COVID-19 restrictions.

Gyms, spas and public pools as well as cultural and entertainment venues, and nightclubs are open.

Public transport has resumed normal operations. Face masks are no longer mandatory.

Commercial air links have resumed.

Persons who test positive during their stay must isolate themselves until they recover.

Symptomatically ill persons and persons at risk are treated in an isolation facility of the health authority. 

In case of self-isolation, asymptomatically ill persons must isolate themselves for 7 days.

The government does not require a test to leave the country, but some airlines might demand travellers to provide such a test before departure.

COVID-19 tests for onward travel must be booked at least one week in advance by email (covid19test@health.gov.sc) or by calling +248 4388410, and are available subject to a fee at testing centres in Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, amongst others.

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

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There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.