Most Seychelles hotels will expect you to have smart-casual eveningwear for dinners along with appropriate footwear. It's a beach holiday after all so you don't need to be overly formal - long trousers for men and dresses for women are perfect.
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As most of your days will be spent on the beach, you're advised to pack hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, along with plenty of casual beach wear – swimming costumes, sandals, sarongs, shorts, t-shirts and summer dresses.
You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue.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.
As pleasurable as swimming is, it is advisable to exercise caution and pay attention to currents, depres- sions in the sea floor and the size of the waves as they can, on occasion, be boisterous and be accompanied by strong rip currents. So be on the alert and stay safe whilst swimming at any beach on the islands.
Update 2023-01-23: According to information published by the Federal Foreign Office on Friday (20 January), all pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted in the Seychelles. Hence, masks are no longer required on public transport.
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.
Euros are widely used across the country, and many hotels and other services such as car hire or excursions will be charged in foreign currency such as Euros or US dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment.
Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended. 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.
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.
Goods and services are paid for in Seychelles rupees (SCR). It isn't common to buy goods or pay for services in any other currency, although some guesthouses and hotels may accept euros or US dollars. You should check before travelling.
A vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for trips to most destinations, including Seychelles. Every visitor should have received at least the first vaccine prior to traveling. Dengue and chikungunya are present in Seychelles. Make sure to have and use repellents and netting, even in urban areas.
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.