Seychelles Travel Guide

Seychelles — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid on the date of entry to and exit from the Seychelles required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Visa not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above as long as they have:
(a) onward or return ticket (if not, onward or return ticket must be purchased on arrival);
(b) proof of sufficient funds (minimum US$150 per day) and organized accommodation for the duration of the stay.
A visitor's permit, valid initially for one month, is issued on arrival, subject to possession of (a) and (b) as above. It can be extended for a period of up to three months from the date of issue and capable of further extensions for successive periods not exceeding three months at a time to a maximum period of twelve months. The visitor's permit is issued free of charge for the first three months after which there is a fee of approximately £60 for extension covering each period of three months or any part thereof. For further information, contact the nearest Seychelles Tourist Office.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Transit

Passengers in transit must have tickets with reserved seats for their onward journey.

Entry Restrictions

Details of a local address and sufficient funds for your journey are required.

Travel Warnings

Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, especially for shipping which does not take appropriate precautions or follow agreed shipping industry best practice guidelines.
Most visits to the Seychelles are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Please note that beaches and parked cars are favorite targets for petty thieves.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

There is a large general hospital in Victoria and there are clinics elsewhere on La Digue, Mahé and Praslin, but medical facilities are limited. Visitors may obtain emergency treatment for a basic consultancy fee. Additional medical insurance is advised, including emergency repatriation. There are several pharmacies in Victoria. On other islands, government clinics are used. There are dental clinics on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Prices vary according to whether they are government clinics or private ones. A 24-hour doctor is on call for visitors at their hotels.