Can you bring alcohol to Seychelles?

Seychelles duty free The following items may be imported into Seychelles by travellers aged 18 years or older without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco. 2L of spirits (more than 16% alcohol) and 2L of wine or beer (less than 16% alcohol). 200ml of perfume or eau de toilette.



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Beer and wine prices The bottles are very small (275 ml), costing between 20 and 30 rupees (approx. 1 and 2 £) in restaurants (also at the beach in the simple restaurants and bars) “EKU” is usually 2 rupees more expensive than Seybrew. In shops, beer starts from about 10 rupees.

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Yes it's recommended to buy from the duty free because the prices are the lowest you will find in Seychelles sometimes lower than Dubai Dutyfree. You can buy spirits (whiskey, rum, cognac), wines, beer, sweets and snacks.

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Tap water meets W.H.O. (World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.

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You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue. Most hotels will take Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.

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Plentiful accommodation and dining options tend to make Mauritius a more affordable option than Seychelles. Expect Seychelles restaurants to be anywhere from 1.5 times to twice the price. Good deals on accommodation can help to level the field.

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Checked Bags: Yes
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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Weapons such as blank guns, clubs, bows and arrows, brass knuckles, daggers, swords, tear gas, whips, firearms and ammunition are prohibited.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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First, alcohol is widely available throughout the country and home-brews can be purchased at low price at any time of the year. Second, alcohol drinking is an important aspect of male culture in the Seychelles.

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Tipping in Seychelles is not typically expected or obligatory, there is sometimes a service charing between 5-10% added to the bill in restaurants, cafes, and bars. This amount added acts as a tip, therefore many Seychellois do not expect to receive tips.

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Tipping is not typically expected in the Seychelles, as a service charge is usually added to/included in the bill.

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Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.

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Especially popular are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois' favourite beverages are Buka and Kalou. The latter is fermented wine, obtained from the inflourescence of coconut trees, which tastes sweet or tart after fermentation.

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Swimming during tropical maritime species is an incredible experience during your vacation in Seychelles where there is no shortage of beaches. Mahé Island, Praslin Island, Saint-Anne Island and La Digue Island… All of these Seychelles islands are full of beautiful beaches for a breath-taking experience!

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While passengers are still allowed to bring most duty-free alcohol on the plane, as long as it is in a 3.4-ounce container or less, they can no longer take advantage of sipping on their purchase during the flight.

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