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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Seychelles.
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.
Time difference with Switzerland
+ 3 h / + 2 h during our summer time
Capital
Victoria
National language
Official language
Creole, English and French
Voltage
240 volt / adapter required
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)
Health situation
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
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 ‰.
Country code for calling Switzerland
0 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Victoria/Mahe Island, MG Building, Providence Industrial Estate
Tel. +248 4 374 278 / +248 2 511 104 / +248 2 512 886
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 is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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