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Eastern Africa travel guide

Seychelles

Granite boulders and empty beaches

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The Seychelles are known for granite boulder beaches, giant tortoises and rare palms. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are the main islands, linked by ferry.

Places worth your time

Anse Source d'Argent
La Digue
One of the world's most photographed beaches.
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Vallée de Mai
Praslin
UNESCO forest home of the coco de mer palm.
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Beau Vallon
Mahé
Long swimmable beach with a weekly bazaar.

Know before you go

Hire bikes on La Digue; there are few cars.
Prices are high, so self-catering helps.

Key facts

Official name: Republic of Seychelles
Capital: Victoria
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR ₨)
Languages: Seychellois Creole, English, French
Calling code: +248
Area: 452 km²
Region: Eastern Africa

Who can get in easily

197 of 198 passports can enter Seychelles without arranging a visa in advance.

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Visa on arrival
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Visa required

Visa requirements for Seychelles by passport

IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
CanadaeTA90 days
AustraliaeTA90 days
GermanyeTA90 days

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