Seychelles visa for New Zealand passport holders

A New Zealand passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Seychelles for up to 90 days.

Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked

Staying longer: every Seychelles visa route

The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Seychelles, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, fees and processing times are below; the full requirements are on the country page, linked to the official source.

Verified November 2, 2026 (Eastern Time) against official sources.

RouteTypeStayIncome neededFeeProcessingWorkResidency path
Workcation Retreat ProgrammenomadUp to 1 year—45 EUR~2 weeks—
Student PermitstudentLength of the course, renewable—————
Seychelles: requirements, costs and official sources

Seychelles visa questions for New Zealand passport holders

Do New Zealand passport citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

A New Zealand passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Seychelles for up to 90 days.

How much does the Workcation Retreat Programme cost for New Zealand passport holders?

The Workcation Retreat Programme in Seychelles is listed at 45 EUR. Our catalogue records one published fee per route rather than a fee per passport, so check the official source for any nationality-specific charge.

How long does the Workcation Retreat Programme take to process?

The Workcation Retreat Programme in Seychelles takes ~2 weeks to process.

Can I work remotely in Seychelles on the Workcation Retreat Programme?

Yes, work is allowed on the Workcation Retreat Programme in Seychelles. It can be renewed.

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Seychelles for other passports

Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Seychelles page before you travel or apply.