Do you need to book hotels for every night of your trip to get the Seychelles Travel Authorization (visa)?

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TL;DR

Yes, the Seychelles Travel Authorization application requires proof of accommodation for every day of your stay — immigration officers at Mahé airport may check it day by day. That said, you can still shop for hotels last-minute since early booking isn't mandatory.

What the community said

You don't have to book far in advance — many travelers search for and book hotels only after landing, sometimes getting cheaper last-minute deals. The only required documents are hotel bookings and the Travel Authorization.

Accommodation must be listed for every single day of the trip, no exceptions. On arrival at Mahé airport, border officers asked specifically day-by-day where the traveler would be staying, even though the information was already uploaded in the application.

Mahé Airport

You can pre-order and pay for a local SIM card during the Travel Authorization application process, so you skip waiting in line for one after landing.

SIM card via Travel Authorization form

The entry permit payment process was simplified: applicants can now select the Pay Upon Arrival option in the form and pay the fee in cash at Mahé airport upon arrival, instead of paying online in advance.

Pay Upon Arrival option, Mahé Airport