Seychelles visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Seychellois Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Singapore citizens visiting Seychelles are only required to undergo a tourist registration exercise at the embassy due for a period of 90 days.
- Citizens are required to provide passport valid within the duration stay upon arrival.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travelers arriving in the Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
- Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
- Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers
- In Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Seychelles.
- Emirates, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airline and Qatar Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Singapore to Seychelles.
- The estimated flight time from Singapore to Seychelles is 6 hours 35 minutes
- Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
- Importation of spear-fishing equipment, firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design, pornographic literature, film DVDs and any such goods is prohibited according to the law of Seychelles.
- The importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
- According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
- Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
- Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
- Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year
- In Seychelles, the coolest months in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months
- Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
- Seychelles hosts some of the largest seabird colonies in the world, notably on the outer islands of Aldabra and Cosmoledo
- Since the use of spearguns and dynamite for fishing was banned through efforts of local conservationists in the 1960s, the wildlife is unafraid of snorkelers and divers.
- French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French
- The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
- Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practiced by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
- Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children
- Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice
- Seychelles has the highest incarceration rate in the world of 799 prisoners per 100,000 population, exceeding the United States rate by 15%.
- The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs, and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
- It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of the year to visit Seychelles?
The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.
Is Seychelles safe for visiting?
Seychelles is remarkably a safe country to visit.
What is the legal driving age in Seychelles?
Driving in Seychelles is on the left side of the road. The minimum age to drive vehicles is 18 years and for motorcycles is 16 years.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Seychelles?
Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Seychelles.
Are credit cards accepted for payment in Seychelles?
Yes. Visa credit card and Master credit cards are accepted throughout Seychelles. Most modern shops in Seychelles accept credit cards for goods purchased.