Money and duty free for Seychelles

Currency and Money

Currency information

Seychelles Rupee (SCR; symbol Rs) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rs500, 100, 50 and 25. Coins are in denominations of Rs10, 5 and 1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

Credit cards

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, larger shops, car hire companies and other tourist businesses, particularly on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. American Express is accepted less widely. Cash remains useful for markets, small shops, takeaways, buses and businesses on smaller islands.

Contactless card payments are increasingly common at larger businesses. Mobile payment services are available locally, although international visitors should not rely on them as their principal means of payment.

ATM

ATMs are readily available on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, including at the international airport, Victoria and other main tourist areas. Most accept major international cards and dispense Seychelles rupees. ATM availability is much more restricted on smaller and remote islands, so carry sufficient cash when travelling beyond the principal islands.

Banking hours

Mon to Fri, 08:39 to 14:30.

Currency restrictions

The import of foreign currency is limited to the equivalent of US$3,500. Travellers carrying more than SCR50,000 in local currency when entering or leaving Seychelles must declare it to Customs. Regulations can change, so travellers carrying large amounts of cash should check current requirements before travel.

Seychelles duty free

Overview

Travellers aged 18 and over may import the following goods without paying duty:

• 200ml of perfume and eau de toilette;
• 2 litres of alcoholic beverages containing 16% alcohol or less, and 2 litres of alcoholic beverages containing more than 16% alcohol;
• 250g of tobacco products or 200 cigarettes; and
• Other goods up to a value of SCR15,000, including one electronic item (a tablet, mobile phone or laptop).

Travellers under 18 may import 200ml of perfume and eau de toilette and other goods up to a value of SCR8,000, including one electronic item (a tablet, mobile phone or laptop), but are not entitled to alcohol or tobacco allowances.

Duty-free allowances apply to goods for personal use and not for resale or commercial purposes.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned Imports

Prohibited imports include controlled drugs, counterfeit currency, pornographic or indecent material, certain toxic or hazardous chemicals, and certain prohibited plastic products. Some other goods, including firearms and ammunition, plants and plant products, animals and animal products, certain foods and medicines, are restricted and require prior authorisation.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Customs Administration for current regulations.