Seychelles

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Weather Overview:

Tropical climate with warm and humid temperatures all year round. The year can be divided into two tradewind seasons. The southeast tradewind which blows fairly steadily from May-end Sep and the northwest tradewind from Nov-end Mar.

Weather Chart:

Currency:

Seychelles Rupee

Average Flight Time:

For Further Information Contact:

Seychelles Tourist Office c/o Firstlink Tourism Aviareps House, Gatwick Road Crawley West Sussex, RH10 9RB tel: +44 1225 317146, 01293 596 649 e-mail: seychelles@uksto.co.uk website: www.seychelles.com

Time Difference:

GMT -4

Language:

French and Creole (French patois). English is also spoken.

Electricity Supply:

220/240V AC 50Hz

Driving Information:

Driving is on the left. Valid international or EU licence required.

Tipping & Bargaining:

A service charge of 7% is added to hotel & restaurant bills. Tipping is not obligatory.

Opening Times:

Bank: 0830-1400 Mon-Fri, 0830-1100 Sat
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat

Major Airport Gateway:

Mahe (SEZ)

Religion:

Catholic

Holidays:

1-2 Jan New Year, 10 Apr Good Friday, 13 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 5 Jun Liberation Day (Anniversary of 1977 Coup), 11 Jun Corpus Christi, 18 Jun National Day, 29 Jun Independence Day, 15 Aug Assumption/La Digue Festival, 1 Nov All Saints' Day, 8 Dec Immaculate Conception, 25 Dec Christmas Day.

Vaccinations & Health

Yellow fever immunisation if arriving from an infected area. precautions against hepatitis A, typhoid and polio recommendedCompulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from or travelling through infected areas or for those who have passed through partly or wholly endemic area within the preceding 6 days. The countries & areas included in the endemic zones are considered as infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year.

Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, polio, tetanus, typhoid*, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Visa & Passport Information:

Passports must be valid with at least 6 months on entry

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Seychelles
2) ALL other Nationals, however a Visitors Permit must be obtained on arrival

Notes: The visitors permit will be issued on arrival for a stay of up to 1 month provided holding a return/onward ticket, sufficient funds and proof of accomodation during stay. Extensions can be applied for

No visa required by British passport holders. Passports should have a validity of six months.