A COVID test is not required when arriving in Seychelles.
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Just like the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries, Seychelles digitized borders entry authorization, or Seychelles eTA, allows the immigration authorities to successfully screening travelers before they arrive at the border.
You don't need a visa to enter the Seychelles as a tourist. You'll receive a visitor's permit on arrival. The visitor's permit may be granted for a period of up to three months. It can be extended for successive periods not exceeding three months at a time to a maximum period of 12 months.
According to the Seychelles Visa Policy, a Seychelles Visitors Permit upon Arrival is issued free of charge and is valid for up to 3 months. However, later on, it can be extended in 3 month increments with a further extension not exceeding the total period of 12 months.
The best time to visit the Seychelles is between April and May, or October and November, as these are the calmer periods between the two trade winds which hit the island each year. The northwest trade wind blows from November to March and the southeast wind from May to September.
Visa Upon ArrivalHold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page. Hold proof of sufficient funds. Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets. Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip.
Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of The Seychelles at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries.
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.
Passengers will be allowed to remove their mask for consumption of food and beverage throughout the flight. Immigration and Health cards will be made readily available in the seat pocket. Crew members will wear masks at all times once onboard the aircraft and protective equipment will be used when necessary.
Some 10% of the local population in the tropical island nation of Seychelles is dependent on heroin in what is now an epidemic, according to the country's government. Even being locked away offers no protection for those dependent on the drug.
You should plan to spend around S?2,779 ($218) per day on your vacation in the Seychelles, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, S?703 ($55) on meals for one day and S?926 ($73) on local transportation.
While it's impossible to see everything that Seychelles has to offer in just one week, you can still discover plenty in the beautiful islands during that time. This seven-day itinerary includes many key sights and cities in Seychelles such as Victoria, La Digue, and Praslin.
Yellow Fever Does Not Exist in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination is needed if you are traveling to Seychelles from a yellow fever endemic region. If you are transiting through an airport of a yellow fever endemic region for less than 12 hours you do not need yellow fever vaccination.
While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.