🇸🇨 Is Seychelles safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Seychelles: 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Seychelles
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Valid passport required for the full duration of stay
- No prior visa needed, but a travel authorization must be requested online before boarding
- Authorization requires: valid passport, hotel booking, return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds
- On arrival at Mahé, airport police issue a short-stay visa based on the authorization
Risk areas and situations
- Pirate attacks with hostage-taking have occurred in Seychelles territorial waters in recent years
- Navigation within the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is strongly discouraged
Emergency numbers in Seychelles
Embassies and consulates in Seychelles
6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Victoria |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Victoria |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Victoria |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Victoria |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | Victoria |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Beau Vallon |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Seychelles is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seychelles safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Seychelles is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Oct 8, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Seychelles?
The general emergency number in Seychelles is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Seychelles?
Telcomia tracks 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries in Seychelles, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.