Seychelles: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

Local currency / ISO Code

Seychelles rupee SCR

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export foreign currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
The local currency is susceptible to fluctuations and to inflation and may not be accepted as payment means.
Money is to be exchanged only at official points such as banks and exchange offices.
By law, services acquired by tourists (such as excursions, hotel stays, car rentals, dining) must be paid for in customary international currency or by credit card.

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 3 h / + 2 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Creole, English and French

Capital

Victoria

Country code for calling Switzerland

0 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

240 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passaporto valido almeno fino alla fine del soggiorno, return or onward travel ticket, evidence of accommodations and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 1 month. Extension available on site.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Victoria/Mahe Island, MG Building, Providence Industrial Estate
Tel. +248 4 374 278 / +248 2 511 104 / +248 2 512 886

Opening hours

Banks

8.30 - 14.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 11.00 h (Sat)

Stores

9.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 11.00 h (Sat)

Driving

Left-hand driving.
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.
International driver's licence recommended.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
Blood alcohol limit: 0.3 ‰.

Health situation

Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Observe elementary safety precautions.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Travel advice for Seychelles.