Buyers Information Pack - English - banyan tree

Q Is a visa required to enter Seychelles?
A No foreigner requires a visa to enter Seychelles. A one month’s visitor permit is
issued on arrival into the country and can be extended. All visitors do require a
valid passport for the duration of their stay and return, sufficient funds and
accommodation.
Q Is it possible to stay longer?
A Extensions are possible but must be applied for a week before expiry of
visitor’s permit.
Q Can I work in Seychelles?
A The employment market is closely regulated in the Seychelles and low limits are set
on the percentage of foreign workers in companies. To work in Seychelles a
foreigner will need a work permit; GOP (Gainful Occupation Permit) which comes
at a fee.
Q What is the currency?
A The currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR) which was freely floated on
November 3rd 2008 and is made up of 100 cents.
Q What are the main languages in Seychelles?
A English, French and Seychellois Creole are all official languages.
Q What about education?
A The literacy rate for the Seychellois is more than 90 per cent and currently there
are 23 crèches, 25 primary schools and 13 secondary schools. The schools are
located on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette.
There are also three private schools Ecole Française, International School and
Independent School; all three are situated on Mahé.
There are seven post-secondary schools and a university opening on Mahé.
Q What is the main religion of the Seychellois?
A Most Seychellois are Christian with 82% being Roman Catholic, 6% Anglican,
1% Seventh Day Adventist and 3.4% other Christian denominations.
The rest of the islands are 2% Hindu, 1% Muslim and 1.5% other non-Christian
1.5% are non-specified and 0.6% have no religion.