Seychelles Visa for Bangladesh Passport Holders

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Data verified 8 August 2026

At a glance

Bangladesh passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Seychelles. Fee: EUR 10–70 (~USD 11.44–80.05). Processing: Standard 24 hours; Premium 6 hours (+fee); Express 60 minutes (+fee). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

No visa required; Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) mandatory for ALL nationalities including Bangladesh (not a BD-specific requirement), applied for online before arrival. Tiered processing fees: Standard 24-hour EUR 10, Premium 6-hour EUR 30, Express 60-minute EUR 70. Free 3-month Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, extendable in further increments up to 12 months total. Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

Visa types: No visa required, but eTA MANDATORY for all nationalities incl. Bangladesh (since 2024). Standard/Premium/Express processing tiers available. Long-stay: Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP), Resident Permit, Student Visa, Investor.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 10 (standard, 24h) / EUR 30 (premium, 6h) / EUR 70 (express, 60-min)

In USDUSD 11-80 depending on processing speed

In BDTBDT 1,409 - 9,865

Minimum bank balanceUSD 150/day

Stay & validity

eTA is for a single entry; apply online up to 30 days before travel. Visitor's Permit issued free on arrival: 3 months (90 days) initial, extendable in further 3-month increments up to 12 months total.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority

How to apply

MethodeTA via seychelles.govtas.com (mandatory, tiered processing speed)

Application centreVisa-Free

Processing timeStandard 24 hours; Premium 6 hours (+fee); Express 60 minutes (+fee)

AppointmentNo

InterviewNo

Urgent processingYes — Premium (6-hour) processing EUR 30; Express (60-minute) processing EUR 70 — both optional upgrades over the EUR 10 standard 24-hour tier.

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (USD 150/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Mandatory Yes (MANDATORY)

Sponsor Doc No

Invitation Letter No

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever if from endemic area

Travel Insurance Recommended

Biometrics No

Police Clearance No

Employment Letter Recommended

Passport & photo

Passport validity6+ months

Photo sizeDigital, white bg · White bg · digital accepted

Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eTA application at seychelles.govtas.com (EUR 10 + processing); Recent digital photo (white background); Return ticket; Hotel booking OR accommodation proof (MANDATORY); Bank statement (USD 150/day recommended); Travel medical insurance (recommended); Yellow Fever certificate if from endemic area; Apply at least 72 hours before travel.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Visa-Free EUR 10–70 (~USD 11.44–80.05) 72 hours

No visa required, but Travel Authorisation (eTA) mandatory before arrival. Fee: EUR 10 + processing. Apply 72 hours before travel. 90-day stay. Yellow Fever required if from endemic area.

Business Seychelles Visitor's Permit (extended for business)

Multiple SCR 5000 (~USD 339.36) Same day (VoA) / 3-5 days (extension)

Seychelles Visitor's Permit — Seychelles operates "no visa" policy for all nationalities including BD. Permit issued on arrival for Tourist OR short business activities. Extension available for longer business stays.

Common rejection reasons

Common BD rejections at eTA: (1) eTA MANDATORY since 2024 (replaced previous visa-free) - confusion common; (2) Accommodation proof MANDATORY (often missed); (3) Insufficient funds (USD 150/day); (4) Apply at least 72 hours before travel; (5) Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; (6) Seychelles moderately welcoming - low rejection rate.

Good to know

Seychelles visa FAQ for Bangladesh passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Seychelles with a Bangladesh passport?

Bangladesh passport holders can visit Seychelles visa-free for short stays. Apply via eTA via seychelles.govtas.com (mandatory, tiered processing speed).

How much does a Seychelles visa cost for Bangladesh passport holders?

The Seychelles visa fee is USD 11-80 depending on processing speed (about BDT 1,409 - 9,865). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Seychelles visa?

Typical processing for a Seychelles visa is Standard 24 hours; Premium 6 hours (+fee); Express 60 minutes (+fee). Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Seychelles on this visa?

A Seychelles visa for Bangladesh passport holders typically allows a stay of eTA is for a single entry; apply online up to 30 days before travel. Visitor's Permit issued free on arrival: 3 months (90 days) initial, extendable in further 3-month increments up to 12 months total.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Seychelles visa from Bangladesh?

Apply for your Seychelles visa via eTA via seychelles.govtas.com (mandatory, tiered processing speed). Your passport should be valid 6+ months.