Key facts
Seychelles is a country located in Eastern Africa. The country has no land neighbors. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French and English.
The national currency in Seychelles is Seychellois rupee (SCR). The rupee (Rs) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Seychellois
Banknotes
Rs50Rs100Rs500
Seychellois
Coins
Rs1Rs5151025
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Seychelles is 45.34 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Seychelles has more ATMs than most other countries.92.53 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Seychelles, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Seychelles. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Seychelles?
There are no Mariott hotels in Seychelles.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Seychelles.
There are no IHG hotels in Seychelles.
There are no Best Western hotels in Seychelles.
There are no Radisson hotels in Seychelles.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Seychelles.
What fast food chains are present in Seychelles?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Seychelles.
The KFC chain does not operate in Seychelles.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Seychelles.
The Subway chain does not operate in Seychelles.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Seychelles.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Seychelles.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Victoria?
Weather data for Victoria (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Seychelles.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Seychelles
Sources
- Seychelles Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Seychelles (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- 2 litres of alcoholic drinks containing not more than 16% alcohol
- 2 litres of alcoholic drinks containing more than 16% alcohol
Tobacco allowance
- 250 grams of tobacco products or 200 cigarettes
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)