SEYCHELLES: South Africa removed from list of restricted countries
With effect from 06 January 2022, South Africa has been removed from Seychelles' list of restricted countries. The following regulations and entry regulations will apply for visitors to Seychelles. Negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. Completed Health Travel Authorisation required available on seychelles.govtas.com. Valid travel and health insurance to cover Covid-19 related quarantine, isolation and treatment. Individuals who have had a recent past infection (between 2 and 12 weeks before the date of departure) can produce a negative rapid antigen test within 72hours of departure, with evidence of this infection (positive test result and certificate confirming completion of isolation or certificate of recovery) instead of a PCR test. These documents should be submitted during the Travizory application process. Asymptomatic children under the age of 2 will be exempted from PCR or Antigen testing requirements. When staying at a certified tourism establishment no tests will be required to be taken during the stay, however where this is not the case, a day-5 PCR test is required to be taken. Conditions for the stay of children up to age 17, will be as for the parent/guardian they are accompanying. Different regulations will apply for Seychellois, residents and their Dependents as well as Gainful-Occupation-Permit holders and their Dependents.