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🇸🇨 Vaccines for Seychelles

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Seychelles

Seychelles requires no specific travel vaccines and is a low-risk Indian Ocean destination, with reasonable healthcare on the main islands of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue given the country's tourism-focused economy. There's no malaria risk. Dengue is endemic and chikungunya has occurred in significant outbreaks historically, so mosquito bite prevention is genuinely worthwhile, particularly given Seychelles' lush, vegetated environment which supports mosquito populations. Yellow Fever proof is required if arriving from an endemic country. Most visitors come for luxury beach holidays and diving — routine vaccinations should be current as for any international trip.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC

No travel-specific vaccines recommended for most visitors.

Disease risks
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Chikungunya (historical large outbreak)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
—
None recommended for most visitors

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
KenyaTanzaniaEthiopiaUganda
Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Seychelles?
No vaccines are required for entry unless arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country, in which case proof of vaccination is needed. For most visitors, no specific travel vaccines are essential, though Hepatitis A is a reasonable general precaution.
Is there malaria in Seychelles?
No. Seychelles has no malaria risk on any of its islands.
Is tap water safe in Seychelles?
Tap water on the main islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue) is generally safe, though many resorts provide filtered or bottled water as standard. Smaller, less developed islands may have more variable water quality.
What is the main health risk for tourists in Seychelles?
No significant tropical disease risks. Sun exposure is the main health consideration. Chikungunya has occurred historically — use mosquito repellent.