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Seychelles Travel Guide

Trek Zone
82°F
Friday
82°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit the Seychelles?

12

December

Shoulder
season

1

January

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Seychelles for tourism.

Visa on arrival (free visitor's permit)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 90 to 107 USD

Tourist's budget
from 160 to 208 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Seychelles is 175 mi², which puts the country in position number 195 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Victoria (SC) and Washington D.C. (US) is 8641 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Victoria click here

Victoria
Victoria
Anse Volbert
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
8641
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in the Seychelles on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Seychelles Rupee (SCR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 SCR
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.06759
14.79436
GBP
0.05564
17.97267
USD
0.07096
14.09322
Update: 12 Dec 2024

Get ready for your next trip

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to the Seychelles

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Distance matrix
MilesMahéChagos Marine Protected AreaVictoriaPraslinLa DigueRound Island, MahéBeau VallonCousin Island
Mahé-1140430334627
Chagos Marine Protected Area1140-114211261119113911441131
Victoria41142-29323225
Praslin30112629-726295
La Digue331119327-293312
Round Island, Mahé4113932629-523
Beau Vallon61144229335-25
Cousin Island271131255122325-

Best Ways to Experience Seychelles

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 90 to 107 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 160 to 208 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in the Seychelles via the Prices link

Currency

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Seychelles Rupee (SCR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 12 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in the Seychelles.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagSeychelles for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa on arrival (free visitor's permit)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Extendable up to a year

Electricity

240V (50 Hz)

In the Seychelles the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

195 / 231
Ranking
98 347
mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

Area

195 / 230
Ranking
175 mi²

Life expectancy

99 / 196
Ranking
75.8
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.4women 80.4

Median age

107 / 157
Ranking
36.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 36.3women 37.4

Population growth

109 / 172
Ranking
0.67%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

38 / 131
Ranking
95.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 95.4%women 96.4%

GDP

58 / 194
Ranking
25 758 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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