Seychellois travellers eligible for Canada’s eTA programme |28 September 2026

Seychellois travellers eligible for Canada’s eTA programme

Canada’s decision to include Seychelles among a select group of 17 nations globally – and one of only two in Africa – eligible for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) program marks another major milestone in international trust and border efficiency.

The Canadian eTA allows eligible Seychellois nationals to travel to Canada for tourism or business via a streamlined, digital authorisation rather than a traditional, time-consuming visa process. The decision reflects the unmatched standing of the Seychellois passport, which consistently ranks as the most powerful on the African continent.

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