Seychelles

 

Travel information for Seychelles

Country facts

Official name

Republic of Seychelles

Capital city

Victoria

Population

81,895

Time Zone

GMT +4

Phone Code

+248

Electrical

240 voltage, 50 frequency, G plug

Language

English 4.9% (official), Creole 91.8%, other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2%

Religion

Roman catholic 82.35, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6%.

Weather

Tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September);
warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May).

Geography

Located in Africa, Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, north-east of Madagascar.
Total 455 square km
Land 455 square km
Water 0 square km
(2.5 times the size of Washington, DC)
Coastline - 491 km

Visa information

The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the Seychellois authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the High Commission for the Republic of Seychelles for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Seychelles. The passport must be valid until the date of your expected departure from the country. A visa is not required for Canadians Citizens traveling to the Seychelles.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Travelers are required to carry evidence of a yellow fever vaccination if they are arriving in Seychelles from infected areas.

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