Seychelles has relaxed its entry regulations, with effect from yesterday, March 15.
The requirement for pre-travel PCR tests for fully vaccinated visitors has been removed but it is worth noting that the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ includes booster shots if more than six months have elapsed since the second jab in the primary series.
Seychelles Tourism says in an industry release that this “fundamental move” aims to make the archipelago more accessible and competitive as a destination.
Visitors over 18 years will be considered fully immunised if they have received the first two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine plus a booster dose six months after the completion of the primary series.
Visitors aged 12 years to 18 years will be considered fully immunised after the completion of the primary series.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors must present a negative certificate from a PCR test taken within the 72 hours before departure, or from a rapid antigen test done in a certified laboratory within the 24 hours before departure.
Visitors who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus two to 12 weeks prior to travel are also exempt from a pre-travel COVID-19 test upon provision of proof of infection and recovery.
“As a safe tourism experience remains essential, all visitors will still be required to have COVID-specific travel insurance in addition to their normal medical travel insurance cover and are encouraged to book their stay in a certified accommodation. Moreover, it is mandatory that all visitors apply for Travel Authorisation prior to travel,” says Seychelles Tourism.
The country has also recently eased some other restrictions, including the removal of the overnight curfew and an adjustment to the closing time for entertainment services such as bars and casinos.
