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🇸🇨 Seychelles

Sculpted granite boulders, blindingly white beaches, giant tortoises and lush nature reserves — the Seychelles is the Indian Ocean's most photogenic paradise.

Visa-free 📅 Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov 💵 $200/day avg
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Capital
Victoria
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Currency
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
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Language
Creole, English, French
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Best time
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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Visa
Visa-free (all) — tourist permit
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Avg daily budget
$90 – $600
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Mahé (SEZ)
Overview

Why travellers love Seychelles

Island-hop between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue for the world's most beautiful beaches, the Vallée de Mai palm forest and ox-cart island life.

It's a bucket-list honeymoon spot, with options from luxury resorts to guesthouses.

Where to go

Top places in Seychelles

The destinations worth building your trip around.

La Digue

La Digue

🗓 1–2 days

Anse Source d'Argent and ox-cart calm.

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Praslin

Praslin

🗓 2 days

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio.

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Mahé

Mahé

🗓 2 days

Main island, beaches and the capital.

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Inner islands

Inner islands

🗓 2–3 days

Private-island luxury escapes.

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Plan day by day

Seychelles itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
La Digue → Praslin → Mahé
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,000
1–2

La Digue

Anse Source d'Argent and ox-cart calm.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Honeymoon · Iconic
3–4

Praslin

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Nature
5

Mahé

Main island, beaches and the capital.

🗓 1 day✨ Beach · City
Route
La Digue → Praslin → Mahé → Inner islands
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$630 – $4,200
1–2

La Digue

Anse Source d'Argent and ox-cart calm.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Honeymoon · Iconic
3–4

Praslin

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Nature
5–6

Mahé

Main island, beaches and the capital.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · City
7

Inner islands

Private-island luxury escapes.

🗓 1 day✨ Honeymoon · Luxury
Route
La Digue → Praslin → Mahé → Inner islands
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$900 – $6,000
1–3

La Digue

Anse Source d'Argent and ox-cart calm.

🗓 3 days✨ Beach · Honeymoon · Iconic
4–6

Praslin

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio.

🗓 3 days✨ Beach · Nature
7–8

Mahé

Main island, beaches and the capital.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · City
9–10

Inner islands

Private-island luxury escapes.

🗓 2 days✨ Honeymoon · Luxury
✨ Build a custom Seychelles itinerary →
Visa & entry

Seychelles visa requirements

Visa required?
No visa — tourist permit on arrival for all
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (free permit, all nationalities)
eVisa
Travel Authorisation required online
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. No visa needed; complete the online Travel Authorisation and show onward ticket, accommodation and funds. Always verify with the official Seychelles immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Seychelles visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Seychelles budget guide

Budget

$90/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Seychelles budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Seychelles

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Anse Source d'Argent

The world's most photographed beach.

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Vallée de Mai

Rare coco de mer palm forest.

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Giant tortoises

Wander among Aldabra giants.

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La Digue by bike

Car-free island exploring.

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Snorkel & dive

Reefs, rays and turtles.

Get outside

Nature in Seychelles

All nature
Blog

Seychelles travel articles

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