Seychelles: Travel Advisories Update
Travel Advice
from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeSeychelles
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Seychelles at this time.
Australians are advised to read the General Advice to Australian Travellers which provides general information about safety and security, local laws and customs, entry and exit requirements, health issues, travel and health insurance and consular assistance and registration.
Attacks by Somali pirates near the Horn of Africa are increasing in frequency. Incidents of piracy have also occurred in Seychelles’ territorial waters. We strongly advise Australians to maintain a high level of vigilance and to exercise extreme caution when travelling in, or in the vicinity of, these waters. See our advice to Australians travelling by sea for further information.
All oceanic regions of the world can experience tsunamis, but in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there is a more frequent occurrence of large, destructive tsunamis because of the many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches. See the Tsunami Awareness brochure.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 in a number of countries throughout the world. For a list of these countries, visit the WHO website. For further information and advice to Australians on precautionary measures see our travel bulletin on H1N1 Influenza 09.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed cases of avian influenza in birds in a number of countries throughout the world. For a list of these countries, visit the OIE website. For information on our advice to Australians on how to reduce the risk of infection and on Australian Government precautions see our travel bulletin on avian influenza.
Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Seychelles. Australians may obtain consular assistance from the nearest High Commission. This is in Mauritius at:
Australian High Commission
2nd Floor, Rogers House
5 President John Kennedy Street
Port Louis, Mauritius
Telephone (230) 202 0160
Facsimile (230) 208 8878
All Australians travelling to Seychelles, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australians can register in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate or on-line. The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.
If the situation changes and a travel advice for Seychelles is issued, travellers can be automatically notified by subscribing to our e-mail subscription service.
Foreign Affairs Canada, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the US State Department also issue travel advice for their citizens.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305
While every care has been taken in preparing this travel information for travellers, neither the Australian Government nor its agents or employees including any member of Australia's consular staff abroad, can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained therein.
The following Travel Advice has changed or been added since our last update (12 Jun 2009 18:42:50 EST):
* Seychelles
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Seychelles
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Change Summary:
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Seychelles at this time.
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