Seychelles lifts ban on Indian travellers with immediate effect

Seychelles lifts ban on Indian travellers with immediate effect

Effective immediately, the Ministry of Health Seychelles has announced the entry of visitors from all countries, including India, irrespective of COVID-19 vaccination status.

All travellers will be required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Additionally, visitors will need to submit a duly filled application for Health Travel Authorization on https://seychelles.govtas.com/ which is subject to verification and approval of the Public Health Authority. A valid travel & health insurance policy to cover COVID-19 related quarantine, isolation or treatment. There will be no quarantine requirement, minimum stay nor restriction on movement upon entry into Seychelles.

Anse Lazio, Praslin - Image courtesy of Torsten Dickmann - STB

Conditions for stay for children up to age 17, regardless of their vaccination status, will be as for the parent/guardian they are accompanying.

However, all visitors will still be required to adhere to other public health measures put in place in view of the pandemic which will include wearing of face masks, social distancing, regular sanitisation and washing of hands.

Visitors are advised to refer to the Department of Tourism travel advisory at: http://tourism.gov.sc/.

For further information or queries, please contact:

Aditi Palav | aditip@branditindia.com | +91 86575 11350

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