Health
Medical care in Seychelles
The only hospital that handles serious cases is Seychelles Hospital in Victoria on Mahé. Praslin and La Digue have smaller facilities for everyday matters; anything larger is transferred to Mahé or abroad.
- Hospital
- Seychelles Hospital, Victoria (Mahé)
- Travel insurance
- with repatriation — required on entry
This is why the travel insurance required on entry is not a formality: it has to cover repatriation, because repatriation is what a serious case actually needs, and out of the Indian Ocean it costs many times a normal course of treatment. Before departure, check that your policy really includes repatriation and not just outpatient care. Pharmacies exist on Mahé and Praslin; bring prescription medicines in sufficient quantity and with the leaflet.
Last reviewed:
This page is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a travel medicine service. Health and safety situations change; the date above says when this text was last reviewed, not what the situation is today. What applies to you depends on your history, your route and when you travel.
Sources to check: WHO · Auswärtiges Amt · CDC Travelers' Health
Before you book
Three islands in seven nights?
It is the most common mistake in Seychelles. Every island change costs half a day, and the transfer days land in the middle of the trip. One conversation beforehand prevents it.
A reply within 24 hours — from Miguel himself, not from a bot.
Get my proposal Ask a question first
Free and non-binding. No card details, no deposit to enquire.