Get To Know Some Of The Seychelles Travellers Essential

Seychelles Travellers Essential

This week we bring you some of the Travellers Essential one requires when travelling to Seychelles. Seychelles is a truly magical destination. From Mahe’s lush mountain forests and sweeping bays to the pristine beaches and endemic flora & fauna of Praslin and La Digue, Seychelles offers visitors everything from luxurious relaxation to adventurous activity.

The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October, and November with April being the calmest, warmest month. Visiting during these shoulder months offers ideal conditions for sunbathing, wildlife watching, and scuba diving. With an average temperature between 26 and 32 degrees, Seychelles has ideal, beach-perfect weather all year-round.

Travel essentials

The recommended packing list for the Seychelles islands should include important documents, medicine and suitable clothing. Essential documents to have on hand would be your passport, travel documents, hotel vouchers, transfer vouchers, all accommodation confirmations, driving licenses, international certificate of vaccination (not mandatory), health insurance documents, credit card(s), cash and a scuba diving certificate if you have plans to scuba dive.

Driving in Seychelles

If you intend to drive in Seychelles, you must be 21 years of age with at least a one-year driving license in order to rent a car, so make sure you bring your national or international driving license.

Exchanging money in Seychelles?

It is recommended you have some Seychelles rupees upon arrival. There are several ATMs at the airport and at other numerous points on all three main islands. Alternatively, you may prefer to use a bureau de change.

Health and Beauty

It is recommended to have medication to counteract allergies, colds, mosquito bites, diarrhoea, indigestion, pain, and anything to treat chronic problems you may have. Waterproof plasters and disinfectant spray for cuts and grazes may come in handy during your stay, all of which you may want to purchase before you travel.

Passport Visa Requirements

No visas are required to enter Seychelles, irrespective of nationality. However, all visitors, including children must be in possession of a valid passport for the entire duration of stay, a return or onward flight ticket, and proof of a booking confirmation for accommodation (for the first three nights at least, including contact details), and sufficient funds for the length of stay (approximately €135 / $150 per day).

Conditions of Entry by Land

Negative PCR Test Result

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors will be required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test is done in a certified laboratory within 24hrs before departure to Seychelles.

PCR Test Exemptions

All fully immunized visitors are exempted from a pre-travel PCR test

An exemption is also granted to visitors who recently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus -between 2 to 12 weeks prior to travel – upon proof of infection and recovery.

Other Mandatory Requirements

Travel Authorisation (TA)
Although no visa is required for entry into Seychelles, all visitors must apply for entry through the Travel Authorisation (TA) platform at seychelles.govtas.com.
Vaccination certificate (not older than 6 months) or equivalent document
Valid travel insurance
Valid Medical insurance to cover potential COVID-19-related costs (isolation, quarantine, and treatment)

Conditions of Entry by Sea

Visitors must apply for entry by e-mail to pha@health.gov.sc for Travel Authorisation.

Other Mandatory Requirements

Valid travel insurance
Valid Medical insurance to cover potential COVID-19-related costs (isolation, quarantine, and treatment)
Visitors arriving by sea must have spent at least 10 days at sea from the last port of call and should be without symptoms of COVID-19 during this period.
Arrival or Day 5 PCR test is not required, however, should visitors or crew wish to disembark prior to the completion of 10 days at sea or on-board, they would need to undertake a COVID-19 PCR test (at cost) upon arrival, with all results negative.

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