PRACTICAL INFORMATION
SEYCHELLES
Irrespective of the nationality of the visitor and
his or her family members, there are NO VISA requirements to enter
Seychelles. However, the following documents must be shown in order to
obtain immigration clearance at the Seychelles International Airport:
1) A passport valid on the date of entry to and exit from Seychelles
2) Return or onward ticket
3) Proof of accommodation; including contact details
4) Sufficient funds for the duration of the stay Holders of a "Kinderausweis"
issued to German minors (up to and including 15 years of age) may enter
Seychelles provided that this travel document contains a photo of the
minor concerned.
Presentation of all of the above documents will grant you a Visitor’s
Permit that will be issued upon arrival by the Seychelles Department of
Immigration.
The Visitor’s Permit is initially valid for the period of visit of up to
one month. It can be extended for a period of up to three months from
the date of issue and capable of further extensions for successive
periods not exceeding three months at a time to a maximum period of
twelve months, provided that the person still meets the criteria of a
bona fide visitor.
The visitor's permit is issued free of charge for the first three months
after which there is a fee of SCR1,000 for extension covering each
period of three months or any part thereof.
For all visa exemptions and extensions and other enquiries regarding
immigration issues please contact:
Department of Immigration
Independence House
PO Box 430, Victoria
Mahé, Seychelles
Tel: +248 4 29 36 36
Fax: +248 4 22 50 35
Email:
info@immigration.gov.sc
Medical
facilities and call-out doctors are available to visitors on request
from accommodation establishments and island resorts.
Private clinics/doctors' rates vary. A call-out can cost from SCR75
to SCR2000 and a consultation in a clinic for all non-residents
ranges from SCR150 to SCR300.
Government clinics are located in most areas and charge a fee of SCR100
for non-resident consultation.
Private clinics remain open until 1700hrs and some until 2000hrs.
The Ministry of Health casualty is open 24 hours a day every day.
For emergency situations please call 999.
There are several dental outlets on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Clinics
are generally open from 0800hrs-1600hrs and call-outs can also be made
for visitors on request from most accommodation establishments. The
average charge for oral examinations is SCR100 for government dental
clinics and from SCR300 for private dental clinics. |
