Seychelles Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	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

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

Visas
Visa not required by nationals of countries 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 (between US$100-150 per day) and organized accommodation for the duration of the stay.
A visitor’s permit, valid for up to one month, is issued on arrival, subject to possession of (a) and (b) as above; alternatively, a deposit may be made by ‘security’ bond in lieu. The permit may be renewed, provided the applicant holds a valid open return ticket and applies at least one week before the permit's expiry. For further information, contact the nearest Seychelles Tourist Office.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

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

Warning
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.

On 3 October 2006 there was a demonstration that resulted in the police using tear gas to disperse the crowd. Further demonstrations are possible. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations, rallies and other large gatherings, particularly in the capital Victoria.

Please note that beaches are a favorite target 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

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	1
Cholera	No	No
Typhoid and Polio	2	N/A
Malaria	No	N/A

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 available in Victoria. On other islands, Government clinics are used. There are dental clinics available 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.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by all travelers over one year arriving from infected areas or who have passed through partly or wholly endemic areas within the preceding six days.

2
Typhoid occurs in rural areas.


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