Do you need to scan your passport chip in the Seychelles travel authorization app?

The QR code for entry arrived by email about 10 minutes after payment, without scanning the passport chip. The app prompts for the scan but still issues the code without it. The open question is whether skipping this step causes issues at boarding or border control.

One traveler received all required documents in the Travel Authorization app without adding a passport or scanning the chip. The entry fee was already included in the airline ticket price, so no separate payment was needed.

Many travelers report that the biometric passport chip simply won't scan in the app despite repeated attempts. Based on shared experiences, skipping the chip scan does not prevent the QR code from being issued.