Seychelles Travel Guide

Six to nine nights suits a first visit, and seven days covers Mahé, Praslin and La Digue at a relaxed pace. Three days is possible but rushed. Fourteen days is usually too long unless you add a remote island or diving experience.

Yes, generally. Seychelles is considered safe, especially in resort and main beach areas. Keep valuables secure, avoid isolated beaches after dark, use licensed taxis, and follow marine and weather guidance. Take care with currents and sun exposure. Check the latest travel advice before you leave, and keep copies of your documents.

The local currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR). Major hotels and tourism businesses commonly accept cards and some foreign currencies. Exchange rates change, so compare rates and card fees before you travel, and carry some local currency for taxis.

Yes. The official languages are Seychellois Creole, English and French, and English is commonly used in tourism, hotels and transport. Indian travellers usually find it easy to communicate and rarely need to translate anything on a standard trip. English is also the usual language for tourism bookings, so you can confirm plans easily.

Seychelles is on UTC+4, while India is on UTC+5:30. Seychelles is therefore one and a half hours behind India all year. Check your flight times against local time when planning arrivals, ferry departures and hotel check-in. Plan flight times, ferry departures and hotel check-ins with the Seychelles time in mind.

Indian passport holders do not need a visa. Every traveller must still obtain the Seychelles Electronic Travel Authorisation before departure. A visitor permit is issued on arrival when entry conditions are met. The visa guide sets out the full checklist.

April to May and October to November are the most consistently recommended months, with calmer seas and warm water. June to September is cooler and drier, but seas can be rougher. December to March is warmer and wetter, with heavy showers possible.

Scheduled catamarans connect Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, and domestic flights and helicopters serve selected routes. Reserve ferry seats early, especially in peak season. Limited schedules leave little room for delay, so do not plan a tight same-day ferry connection.