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Seychelles is a group of 115 granite and coral islands that lie between 4° and 10° south of the equator and between 480km and 1,600km from the east coast of Africa in the western Indian Ocean. Please visit the Geography section of Seychelles.com for more details.

Irrespective of the nationality of a visitor and his or her family members, there are NO VISA requirements to enter Seychelles. However, the following documents must be shown in order to obtain immigration clearance at the Seychelles International Airport: – A passport valid on the date of entry to and exit from Seychelles – Return or onward ticket – Proof of accommodation; including contact details – Sufficient funds for the duration of the stay Presentation of all of the above documents will grant you a Visitor’s Permit that will be issued upon arrival by the…

As the Seychelles islands are blessed with a warm, tropical climate year-round, it’s always a good time to visit, although different times of year may be better suited to your particular interests. Two opposing trade winds generally govern the weather pattern: the north-westerly trades blow from October to March when wind speeds average from 8 to 12 knots; and the brisker south-easterly trades blow from May to September with winds of between 10 to 20 knots, bringing the cooler and windier conditions ideal for sailing.

There is GSM coverage on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue and most of the Inner Islands. On more remote islands such as Alphonse or Denis there might not be any coverage or it may be poor. However there are landlines at all hotels, which you may request to use.

Seychelles is an ideal destination to sail all year-round. It is outside the cyclone belt and it has a tropical climate with favourable sea conditions year-round. There are two opposing wind patterns, blowing seasonally either north-westerly (October-March) or south-easterly (May-September) between 10-20 knots. Please visit the Sailing section of Seychelles.com for more information.

All cats and dogs entering Seychelles require an Import Permit issued by the Veterinary Services. Such pets must have valid vaccination records including proof of RABIES inoculation as well as a Veterinary Health Certificate. They will be obliged to undergo a quarantine period of two weeks to six months, depending on the country of origin. Seychelles does not accept pets for a period less than six months and bringing bird species of any kind into Seychelles is not permitted.

Please visit the reach us at info@creoletravelservices.com for comprehensive information regarding the legal procedures and requirements for marrying in Seychelles.

The GB Pound Sterling (£), the US Dollar (US$) and the Euro (€) are all accepted, as well as some other major international currencies. Other incidental purchases including local shops and taxis are payable in the local currency. Credit cards are also widely accepted throughout Seychelles. These may be more ideal when traveling to the smaller more remote islands. For more information please contact us at info@creoletravelservices.com