Seychelles visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Seychellois Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Nationals of Malaysia can travel to Seychelles for a duration of 90 days without a visa. They are issued a visitors permit.
- Tourists can extend their stay duration for another three months at Rs5,000. The total extension should be more than 12 months.
- All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after entry into Seychelles. Passport should have a blank page for visa stamping.
- Malaysians can import and export local and foreign currencies of up to USD 10,000, amounts exceeding this must be declared.
- Travellers with pets require a permit to import issued by the Veterinary Services
- Citizens of Malaysia are to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough money to spend during their stay in Seychelles, which could be a recent bank statement.
- Tourists should have evidence of accommodation for their entire stay in Seychelles. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Intending visitors can visit Seychelles from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
- Etihad, Ethiopian, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Seychelles.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Victoria, Seychelles is 19 hours, 15 minutes and from Penang Island, it takes 16 hours 25 minutes.
- Sweden has a tropical climate. The best times to visit Seychelles is between April and November.
- English, French and Seychellois Creole are the official of Seychelles. Seychellois Creole is by far the most spoken language.
- Roman Catholicism is the dominating religion in Seychelles. Also, their presence of Muslims, Hindus and Bahaï followers in the country.
- The Seychellois rupee is the official currency of Seychelles. Nevertheless, tourists can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Saint-Anne Marine National Park, Anse Lazio, Pointe Conan and Baie Ternay Marine National Park are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Seychelles.
- Visitors can move around Sweden with bus, taxis, trains and car rental.
- Fresh-grilled fish, coconut curry, lentils and sausage rougay are special delicacies enjoyed in Seychelles.
- Travellers to Seychelles are advised to budget about USD 150 to spend per day on expenses.
- Seychelles makes use of Seychelles Time (GMT+4). Malaysia is four hours ahead of Seychelles.
- The power and socket plug used in Madagascar is of Type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are to be careful while in Seychelles as they are subject to local laws if such laws are violated, they may be expelled or arrested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seychelles safe for tourists to visit?
Generally, Seychelles is a safe country to visit, with little or no crime done against tourists. Visitors are however advised to be cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities.
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
The best time to travel to Seychelles as a tourist is between April and November. This is the dry season of Seychelles, and tourists can explore the country under the warmth of the sun.