Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Seychelles
Level published by the State Department on 08.12.2025 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily
Seychelles — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
List read from OpenStreetMap on 05.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
Country dial code: +248
OpenStreetMap list read on 05.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Francis Rachel Street
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30
near Palm Street
near Francis Rachel Street
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Mont Fleury Road
near North Coast Road
1 Marina Drive Mahe
Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Francis Rachel Street Victoria
Francis Rachel Street Victoria
open "By appointment only";PH off
Victoria
Mont Fleuri Road Victoria
Mo-Th 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
near Mont Fleuri Road
Victoria
near Sans Souci Road
near Benezet Street
North Coast Road
North Coast Road
near Port Launay Road
near Palm Street
near Port Launay Road
near Anse Major Trail
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Victoria in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on the chikungunya vaccines page to learn more.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Seychelles. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Seychelles.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Seychelles. If rabies exposures occur while in Seychelles, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Recommended for most travelers. Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥1 year old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 12.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont limités sur certaines îles particulièrement isolées. En revanche, sur les îles principales de Mahé, Praslin et La Digue, l’offre de soins médicaux de base est suffisante. Normalement, les coûts de traitement doivent être réglé avant de quitter l'hôpital. Les maladies ou blessures graves devraient, dans la mesure du possible, être traitées hors du pays. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
L’approvisionnement en médicaments est souvent problématique, surtout pour des spécialités récentes ou des traitements spécifiques.
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
Des épidémies de chikunguynya sont observées pendant la saison des pluies (décembre à février).
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Des épidémies de dengue sont observées pendant la saison des pluies (décembre à février).
Il s’agit d’une maladie due à un virus transmis principalement par piqûre de moustiques…
L’hépatite A est une maladie virale du foie provoquée par l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés. La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect de règles d’hygiène alimentaire.
La leptospirose est une maladie bactérienne présente dans le monde entier. La transmission à l’humain se fait par contact cutané (muqueuse ou plaie) avec les milieux souillés par les urines d’animaux infectés (rongeurs, animaux d’élevage et de compagnie) . La maladie est souvent bénigne, mais parfois mortelle.
La prévention repose sur les mesures d’hygiène générales (lavage des mains, lutte contre les rongeurs, assainissement, etc.) et sur la vaccination des personnels à risque.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Seychelles .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
As a tourist, you must pay for medical treatment.
Residents in Seychelles from overseas need to pay for some treatment, including medication and prescriptions.
The main hospital is at Mont Fleuri in Victoria on Mahé, and there are local health centres in most residential areas. Victoria Hospital has an accident and emergency department, and facilities such as scans. There are many private clinics in Seychelles, mostly offering GP services.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Seychelles where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No whole region is advised against, but France Diplomatie advises against specific areas (border zone, locality, route…): the map does not draw them, their text is quoted below.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
specific areas are advised against; check the itinerary against their text below and record the decision in writing.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Zone de haute mer au nord de l’archipel seychellois, compte tenu du risque de piraterie.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (12.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information on illegal drugs and prison sentences ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 08.12.2025
Exercise normal precaution in Seychelles . Some areas have increased risk.
Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 13 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 12.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
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L’ambassade de France aux Seychelles dispose de capacités limitées pour venir en aide aux Français en cas de crise.
Les Français qui se rendent dans le pays sont responsables de leur propre sécurité. Ils sont invités à s’assurer qu’ils disposent de moyens nécessaires en cas de crise (vérifier les termes des contrats d’ assurance , s’assurer de disposer des moyens financiers nécessaires pour couvrir d’éventuels frais d’hospitalisation ou d’évacuation, etc.).
En cas d’incident grave dans le pays pendant votre séjour, pensez à rassurer vos proches.
L’ambassade ne délivre pas de titres d’identité ou de voyage. En cas de perte ou de vol de passeport, les autorités seychelloises (service de l’immigration) pourront émettre un titre de voyage temporaire pour un retour dans le pays de résidence.
La section consulaire de l’ambassade de France à Port-Louis (Maurice) est compétente pour toutes les autres démarches administratives concernant les Français résidents ou de passage aux Seychelles. Vous trouverez toutes les informations nécessaires sur le site de l’ ambassade de France à Maurice .
L’ambassade de France aux Seychelles peut être jointe au (+248) 422 55 13 ou (+248) 422 55 16 les jours ouvrés (8 h – 17 h). En cas d’urgence en dehors de ces horaires, veuillez appeler l’ambassade de France aux Seychelles au (+ 248) 251 35 00 ou l’ambassade de France à Maurice au (+230) 20 20 100.
Dernière actualisation le 12/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
Zone de haute mer au nord de l’archipel seychellois, compte tenu du risque de piraterie.
Les Îles intérieures (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue et Silhouette) demeurent relativement sûres. Toutefois, une petite délinquance en ville et sur les plages appelle à la prudence dans les déplacements et particulièrement après la tombée de la nuit.
La navigation entre les îles dites « intérieures » est considérée à l’heure actuelle comme compatible avec la navigation de plaisance mais nécessite cependant une vigilance renforcée :
La navigation dans les îles éloignées au sud-ouest de Mahé, compte tenu d’une activité de trafics illicites dans la zone, est compatible avec une activité touristique mais nécessite de faire preuve de vigilance renforcée. La navigation dans cette zone doit se faire dans le respect des règlementations :
La navigation au nord des Seychelles, dans le bassin somalien, est formellement déconseillée, en raison de la menace de piraterie, qui reste latente avec des risques de résurgence, en particulier pendant les périodes d’inter-mousson.
Dans tous les cas, il est vivement conseillé aux navigateurs, à leur appareillage et arrivée sur zone, de prendre contact avec le centre de sûreté maritime de l'océan indien MSCIO, pour lui communiquer leur programme de navigation et la liste de l’équipage. Téléphone de permanence MSCIO : +33 298 220 220 ou +33 298 220 170 / postmaster@mscio.eu
Il est également conseillé d’informer ce même centre de sûreté maritime de l'océan Indien et l’officier français du Centre régional de fusion de l’information maritime ( nceoli.france@crfimmadagascar.org ) de toute situation inhabituelle observée en mer.
Voir également la fiche Piraterie maritime de ce site.
Bien que les Seychelles restent dans l’ensemble un pays sûr, la vigilance s’impose face au constat d’une hausse de la petite délinquance (vols sur les plages ou en ville et cambriolages, y compris parfois dans les hôtels).
Il est conseillé de laisser en lieu sûr, si possible dans un coffre, documents et objets de valeur.
L’archipel, jusqu’à présent à l’abri des cyclones, peut néanmoins essuyer des pluies torrentielles et des vents violents. La plus grande prudence est recommandée sur la route à cause des glissements de terrain et chutes d’arbres. Le service de météorologie est joignable au +(248) 4670700.
Plusieurs noyades accidentelles ont lieu chaque année. La prudence doit rester de mise : courants, récifs et faune dangereuse (voir ci-après) représentent un risque qu’il ne faut jamais négliger. Les capacités de secours sont limitées et certaines plages sont difficilement accessibles.
Il est conseillé de respecter les interdictions de baignade, indiquées soit par panneau sur le site, soit sur les cartes touristiques.
Les plages des grands hôtels sont, en règle générale, surveillées par des maîtres-nageurs.
Plusieurs attaques de requins, parfois mortelles, se sont produites dans différents sites de Praslin au cours des dernières années (dernière en date le 28 décembre 2019).
Il est conseillé de :
Les Seychelles disposent d’un seul caisson hyperbare, situé à l’hôpital de Mahé.
Chaque année, des touristes s’égarent en montagne sur des sentiers pas toujours bien balisés ou à cause d’une sous-évaluation des difficultés de randonnée. Les capacités de secours sont limitées et il est recommandé de n’entreprendre ces randonnées qu’en parfaite condition physique et muni de téléphones mobiles. Pour toute excursion prolongée, il est recommandé de donner le détail de son itinéraire à la réception des hôtels. Cette précaution permet d’alerter plus rapidement les autorités maritimes ou de police en cas d’accident ou de disparition.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 11.08.2026)
Les voyages aux Seychelles sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
On assiste à une recrudescence de la criminalité. Les plages sont particulièrement touchées par la petite délinquance. Des cambriolages ont été commis à plusieurs reprises dans des maisons particulières, accompagnés d'actes de violence contre les occupantes et les occupants. Veuillez notamment prendre les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Des actes de piraterie ont été commis à de multiples reprises dans l’Océan Indien, y compris dans les eaux au large des Seychelles. Consultez les informations spécifiques: Risques maritimes et piraterie
Il faut s'attendre à de fortes pluies et de puissants cyclones peuvent se former sporadiquement. Ces intempéries peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Seychelles Meteorological Authority World Meteorological Organization Zoom Earth: Live Weather Map and Hurricane Tracker Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, contactez le Consulat général de Suisse à Victoria.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 12.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 12.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Seychelles, attacks cannot be ruled out.
There is a risk of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunistic thefts. Crime is generally non-violent, but people can have their bags snatched, cars and boats broken into or be robbed while walking at night.
Criminals may target parked cars, residential accommodation including guest houses, hotels, beaches, and marked and unmarked walking trails.
To reduce the risk to yourself and your belongings:
Be particularly alert in:
Call the Seychelles police on +248 428 8000 to report any incident.
Topless sunbathing is uncommon. Nudism is not accepted and is likely to cause offence.
Seychelles has strict laws on drug use and smuggling. Penalties are severe and may include fines and prison sentences, up to life imprisonment. This can be applied both for supplying and simple possession of any drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Bail is highly unlikely and prosecutions can take a year or more to come to court.
Seychelles International Airport has excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items, including cannabis. This can be used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Pack all luggage yourself and never carry anything through customs for anyone else.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Seychelles, but attitudes vary. Same-sex marriage is not recognised.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Beaches can be safe for swimming at some times of the year and dangerous at others. In general, the west coast is unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March), and the east coast is unsafe during the south-east winds season (around May to September). Beaches at the southern tip are not suitable for swimming at any time.
Beaches do not always have safety information. You should not assume they’re safe. The popular Beau Vallon beach, and some other beaches, may have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough.
There are not many lifeguards, though some are stationed on popular beaches. Ask for local advice about the conditions before you visit the beaches and follow any warning signs.
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
It is generally safe to hike in Seychelles. Visitors have sometimes got lost on nature walks or hiking on trails. You can plan a route and access online guides and…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Seychelles - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2025-12-08travel.state.gov ↗updated 08.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Seychelles . Some areas have increased risk.
Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Seychellois laws do not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. However, homosexuality is not widely socially tolerated. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Seychelles. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Seychelles by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Strict regulations may be enforced on the temporary import or export of certain items, including:
To drive in Seychelles, you must have the following:
Traffic drives on the left. International Driving Permit
The currency is the Seychellois rupee (SR). Most hotels, restaurants and shops in tourist destinations accept debit or credit cards. ATMs are available at the airport and major tourist destinations but generally only issue rupees. You may pay for goods and services either in rupees, euros or in USD. You can exchange money at authorised currency exchanges:
It is prohibited to exchange foreign currencies at rates other than the official rate.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Topless sunbathing is uncommon. Nudism is not accepted and is likely to cause offence.
Seychelles has strict laws on drug use and smuggling. Penalties are severe and may include fines and prison sentences, up to life imprisonment. This can be applied both for supplying and simple possession of any drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Bail is highly unlikely and prosecutions can take a year or more to come to court. Seychelles International Airport has excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items, including cannabis. This can be used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers. Pack all luggage yourself and never carry anything through customs for anyone else.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Seychelles, but attitudes vary. Same-sex marriage is not recognised. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Il est interdit de photographier des bâtiments de l’armée, de la garde côtière et de la police. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont réprimées par de lourdes peines de détention assorties de fortes amendes.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 12.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 02:00 (Indian/Mahe)Open-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density above Switzerland: the question is not capacity, it is the bill. Health spending of 766 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Avant embarquement, il convient de solliciter en ligne une « autorisation de voyage » (formalité payante). Cette autorisation de voyage s’obtient en présentant un passeport valide, une réservation d’hôtel ou une attestation d’hébergement pour la durée de son séjour, un billet de retour ou de poursuite de voyage, ainsi que les moyens suffisants pour couvrir les frais de séjour. L’autorisation permet d’obtenir, à l’arrivée, un visa de court séjour délivré par les services de police de l’aéroport, prorogeable jusqu’à trois mois. Au-delà de trois mois, un permis de séjour pour résidence simple doit être sollicité (formalité payante) auprès des services de l’immigration.
L’ensemble des restrictions liées au Covid-19 (tests, certificats de vaccination et/ou mises en quarantaine) ont été levées.
Comme précisé dans la section visa, toute personne se rendant aux Seychelles doit préalablement soumettre ses informations individuelles sur une application dédiée à cet effet (Seychelles Island Travel Authorization ; démarche payante). Une autorisation d’entrée sur le territoire sera transmise par mail, qu’il conviendra de présenter à l’embarquement et à l’arrivée à Mahé.
Les bateaux de plaisance sont autorisés à entrer dans les eaux territoriales nationales à condition d’en avoir formulé la demande au préalable (newport @ health.gov.sc).
Les voyageurs en provenance de pays où il existe un risque de transmission de la fièvre jaune (dont la liste peut être consultée sur ce document produit par l’OMS (PDF - 637 Ko)) doivent être en mesure de présenter, lors de leur arrivée aux Seychelles, un certificat international de vaccination antiamarile (fièvre jaune) en cours de validité Seychelles . En sont toutefois dispensés les voyageurs n’y ayant effectué qu’un simple transit de moins de douze heures, sans sortir du terminal aéroportuaire (cas notamment des vols en provenance d’Éthiopie et du Kenya). En cas de non présentation de ce document, les personnes concernées pourront être convoquées à l’hôpital de Victoria pour un dépistage.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 12.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Seychelles’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Seychelles set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Seychelles High Commission in the UK .
If you’re visiting Seychelles, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You do not need a visa to visit Seychelles, but you must get a travel authorisation before you travel.
When you arrive, you’ll get a visitor’s permit for 3 months. You can apply for 3-month extensions, up to a maximum period of 12 months in total, if you meet visitor permit extension requirements . You can apply online to extend before your current visitor’s permit expires or in-person at the Immigration and Civil Status Office in Victoria.
The visitor’s permit is free for the first 3 months, but there is a fee for each 3-month extension.
You must apply and pay for a travel authorisation online to enter Seychelles. You can apply up to 30 days before you arrive. In an emergency, you can pay an extra fee for an express application.
When you apply, you will need to show you meet Seychelles entry requirements. These include having:
When you arrive, you may need to show proof you have travel insurance and are covered for any potential health costs.
You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Seychelles guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Seychelles . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
If you are taking cash with a value of 50,000 Seychellois rupees or more into Seychelles, declare this when you apply for your travel authorisation.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 08.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · There is a risk of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunistic thefts.
What the texts say · Mahé is mountainous, and roads are narrow and winding, often with sheer drops and hairpin bends. Drink-driving is a problem, so other road users may behave erratically.
What the texts say · In general, the west coast is unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March), and the east coast is unsafe during the south-east winds season (around May to September). The popular Beau Vallon beach, and some other beaches, may have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough.
What the texts say · Seychelles has strict laws on drug use and smuggling. Penalties are severe and may include fines and prison sentences, up to life imprisonment.
What the texts say · Credit and debit card as well as ATM fraud occurs in the Seychelles.
What the texts say · While not common in the Seychelles, demonstrations may occur.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026 (updated 21.01.2026 · read 08.10.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 08.10.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 13 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
La conduite s'effectue à gauche. Les routes sont étroites et sinueuses. Le risque d'accident est élevé. Les causes sont notamment la conduite sous l'influence de l'alcool et les comportements imprévisibles sur les routes. Les frontières peuvent être fermées à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 05.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density above Switzerland: the question is not capacity, it is the bill. Health spending of 766 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
Mont Fleuri Road, Victoria
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 12.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d’urgence: (+248) 999 Numéro d’urgence du service d'ambulance: (+248) 151 Police: (+248) 428 8000 Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse à Madagascar Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez-vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse Système frontalier électronique des Seychelles Dispositions douanières: Seychelles Revenue Commission
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
Francis Rachel Street, Victoria
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/hig ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 12.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
English is also an official language in the Seychelles; these phrases are in French, an official language more widely spoken there than English.
| Help! | Au secours ! |
| Call an ambulance! | Appelez une ambulance ! |
| I need a doctor. | J'ai besoin d'un médecin. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ? |
| Call the police! | Appelez la police ! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Je suis allergique à la pénicilline. |
| I have international medical insurance. | J'ai une assurance médicale internationale. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Je voudrais contacter mon ambassade. |
| Please take me to this address. | Emmenez-moi à cette adresse, s'il vous plaît. |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 08.12 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 12.10DFAE · updated 11.08 · read 12.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 12.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 12.10State Department · updated 08.12 · read 13.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 12.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 12.10State Department · updated 08.12 · read 13.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 999 / 112 · police 133 · ambulance 151
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Victoria: 9 hospitals and clinics, 5 with a 24/7 emergency room, 5 pharmacies, 5 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 05.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 12.10OMS · read 12.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 12.10
6.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
8.0 homicides per 100,000 people (2022) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 11.08 · read 12.10
No whole region is advised against, but France Diplomatie advises against specific areas (border zone, locality, route…): the map does not draw them, their text is quoted below.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 12.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 12.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 12.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 12.10eda.admin.ch · updated 11.08 · read 12.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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