Spain visa for Seychellois citizens

Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you travel. imptbalearic.es is a hotel and travel site; it does not issue visas.

Seychellois citizens do not need a visa to visit Spain for short stays, including trips to Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area. This applies to tourism, family visits or business meetings. You must meet standard entry conditions at the border.

What the status means

Seychelles is listed in Annex II of the EU visa regulation. This means Seychellois passport holders can enter Spain and the entire Schengen area without a visa for short stays. The stay is limited to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. The days are counted across all Schengen countries, not just Spain.

The visa exemption covers tourism, short business trips and family visits. It does not permit paid work or long-term stays. You must still satisfy border officers that you meet the entry conditions. The rules apply equally to Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera.

Before you travel and at the border

Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen area. It must have been issued within the previous ten years. Carry a return ticket or proof of onward travel. Border officers may ask for evidence of accommodation and sufficient funds for the stay.

The EU is introducing new entry systems. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) are not yet in force. Check the official EU travel site before you travel for the latest updates. No visa or authorisation is currently required for short stays.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) receive flights from European and some international cities. Formentera has no airport. To reach Formentera, fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Eivissa to La Savina. Mallorca is a transit point only; this site does not cover Mallorca.

At the border, present your passport and any documents requested. The officer may stamp your passport to record entry and exit. Keep all travel documents handy. Many businesses on the islands close from November to April, so plan accordingly.

Staying longer, working or studying

The visa exemption does not cover stays longer than 90 days, paid work or study. For these purposes, you need a national visa or residence permit from Spain. Apply at the Spanish consulate in Seychelles or the nearest Schengen embassy before travelling.

Check the official Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the correct application procedure. The rules are the same for all Balearic Islands. This site does not handle visa applications or provide legal advice.

Step by step

1. Check your passport is valid at least three months beyond your planned departure from Schengen.
2. Verify the latest entry requirements on the official EU travel site before you travel.
3. Book your flights, accommodation and return or onward ticket.
4. Carry proof of accommodation bookings and sufficient funds for your stay.
5. At the border, present your passport and any requested documents.
6. Count your days in the Schengen area to stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.

Documents

• Valid Seychelles passport (three months beyond departure, issued within ten years)
• Return or onward ticket
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, rental agreement or invitation letter)
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
• Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory for visa-free entry)

ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

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