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Seychelles information
โน๏ธย General Information about Seychelles
About Seychelles
The languages that are typically spoken are French and English
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (symbol: ?), code SCR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25 and 10 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 5 and 1 rupees and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Seychelles. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Seychelles is on average 2.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Seychelles is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 264.44 SCR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Airtel or CW (Cable & Wireless). Seychelles uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Seychelles upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Seychelles, dial +, then 248 (the country code for Seychelles), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Seychelles, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 4 .
๐ย What time is it in Seychelles?
15:43:51
๐ย Do I need visa for Seychelles?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Seychelles and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Seychelles?
Temperatures in Seychelles (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Seychelles
๐ย What regulations are in Seychelles?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Leathers and skins require a permit from the Minister responsible for breeding.
Salt and salt products require a certificate of iodine from the Secretary of Trade matters.
Gold, in any form, requires permission from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes; or
Tobacco:250 grams of tobacco and tobacco products.
Other items:200mL perfume and eau de toilette.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to SR5000 for travellers 18 and over.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to SR3000 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Firearms and ammunition, including replica firearms.
Offensive weapons, such as bombs, grenades, knuckle dusters, tear gas, daggers, and whips.
Radioactive substances.
Controlled drugs.
Toxic chemicals, including asbestos.
Counterfeit currencies.
Pornographic or indecent material.
Textiles and garments in a camouflage design.
Waste or waste products.
Palm plants.
Cats and dogs require an Import Permit issued by the Veterinary Services of the Seychelles. For further information, please visitTravelling Pets.
Live animals are subject to certain import requirements, and require import permission from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Transport.
Plants and plant products, including fruit and vegetables, require import permission from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Transport.
Meat and meat products, including seafood products, require import permission from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Transport.
Plastics and fertilisers also require import permission from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Transport.
Pyrotechnics and explosives require import permission from Internal Affairs or the Commissioner of Police.
Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and other similar weapons require import permission from Internal Affairs or the Commissioner of Police.
Pharmaceutical and veterinary products require import permission from the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals require import permission from the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Radio communication equipment requires import permission from the Department of Information and Technology.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Seychelles, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Seychelles. For further information, please visit the CDCย Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Seychelles. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.