Seychelles Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Seychelles
999 / 112
General Emergency
999
Police
151
Ambulance / Medical
999
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Victoria
Currency
SCR (SR)
Official Language
Seychellois Creole, English & French
Country Code
+248
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Seychelles
Urban / City
40 km/h
Rural
65 km/h
Highway
80 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road tolls anywhere on the Seychelles islands.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% tipping is customary for good service; service charge often included.
- DO Rent a bicycle on La Digue to reach iconic granite beaches like Anse Source d'Argent.
- DO Visit giant Aldabra tortoises on Curieuse Island with care and respect.
- DO Keep local cash (SCR) handy for authentic street-side Take-Away food boxes.
- DON'T Never purchase or attempt to export a Coco de Mer nut without an official government certificate!
- DON'T Do not buy tortoise shell products or collect coral specimens (severe wildlife penalties).
- DON'T Avoid walking on unlit roads at night without a flashlight due to narrow road shoulders.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (240V, 50Hz – British 3-pin rectangular plug, adapter required).
Tap Water: Treated on main islands Mahé and Praslin, but bottled water is advised for visitors.
Insider Tip: Mandatory Seychelles Travel Authorization (TA) must be approved before departure. Bicycles are the best transport on La Digue. Driving is on the left on narrow mountain roads!
