Travel Safety in Seychelles
Overview
Seychelles is made up of over 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, of which the largest are Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. There are no significant security concerns associated with visiting Seychelles.
Incidents of petty crime (most commonly pickpocketing, bag snatching and theft from hotel rooms) are known to occur, but more violent forms of crime are rare.
Demonstrations take place infrequently in Seychelles. When they do occur, they tend to take place in Victoria and conclude peacefully. Currently, there are no major concerns of kidnapping, terrorism or conflict in the archipelago.
Although outside of the south western Indian Ocean cyclone belt, Seychelles can be affected by tropical storms between the months of November and April.
Reasonable medical care may be available on Mahe, but facilities are limited elsewhere.
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Basic information
Medical:
999 (police, fire and ambulance).
Money:
The currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR).
ATMs are available on the islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue.
Credit cards are only accepted in some international hotels, restaurants and higher-end retailers.
Language:
The country’s main languages are Creole, French and English.
Water:
It is generally safe to drink tap water in Victoria and tourist areas, but tap water elsewhere may not be safe to consume.
Connectivity:
3G, 4G and 5G is available.