Entry and preparation
On Seychellen.com you will find travel tips, suggested itineraries and solid background knowledge about the Seychelles, so that you can make the most of your holiday. Everything you need to know is here: from entry requirements to health precautions, banking rules and credit cards, medical care, and information on electricity, communications and drinking water.
Of particular importance is the section on entry formalities. It explains that, regardless of nationality, no visa is needed to enter the Seychelles. Before you fly, however, you do need the Travel Authorisation, which is explained in the note below.
Your preparations should also include the pages on vaccinations, money and banks, customs regulations, electricity and water, phone and internet and hospital, clinics and emergency numbers. What belongs in your suitcase is covered in the travel checklist and in the article on luggage.
Getting to know the islands
The Seychelles archipelago offers such variety that it takes some thought to decide where to begin your voyage of discovery and which route to take. Our suggested itineraries and tour routes help you get the most out of your holiday by introducing the islands in the most logical order possible. The page Islands of the Seychelles gives an overview, and Your first visit to the Seychelles is a good place to start if you are new here.
You can, for example, go island hopping and enjoy a number of other exceptional holiday experiences. Discover tropical primary forest, idyllic beaches, romantic secluded islands far from the tourist crowds, and the unique island way of life. How to get from island to island is explained in Seychelles from A to B, travelling by bus, the Cat Cocos ferry, domestic flights and car hire.
Trip planning and personal advice
Would you like to holiday in the Seychelles but don't know how or where? Just tell us!
I will help you with whatever you need, be it accommodation, a hire car, or leisure activities such as hiking, diving or cycling. Whatever it is, just ask me.
I would be glad to show you the best and most beautiful beaches and recommend great restaurants and inexpensive street food stalls, so authentic and unspoilt that the sight and smell alone will delight your senses.
You will also find plenty of tips here on Seychellen.com about the best time to travel and useful guidance on booking a hotel, holiday homes and airport transfers.
