Seychelles travel details
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Seychelles has a population of 91K with main currency as Seychellois Rupee. The languages spoken are French. Seychelles travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are very common in Seychelles. Internet speed in Seychelles is on average 2.9 Mbps.
Seychelles travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
The Seychelles can experience severe weather, especially during the northwest monsoon season (December to March). Before travelling to the Seychelles, you must complete a Digital Travel Authorisation (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in the Seychelles.
Issue Date : Dec 11, 2023
Seychelles weather
Seychelles essential details
Plugs
Seychelles uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Seychelles
Currencies
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (symbol: ?), code SCR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25 and 10 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 5 and 1 rupees and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are very common in Seychelles. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Seychelles
Internet
Internet speed in Seychelles is on average 2.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Seychelles is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 264.44 SCR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Airtel or CW (Cable & Wireless). Seychelles uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Seychelles upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Seychelles, dial +, then 248 (the country code for Seychelles), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Seychelles, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 4 .
Seychelles travel details
Driving in Seychelles
Seychelles map
Seychelles visa advice
If you're considering exploring Seychelles beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Seychelles transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Seychelles, understanding Seychelles Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.