Seychelles: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 measures nationwide as of July 15 /update 21

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Authorities are maintaining COVID-19-related restrictions nationwide as of July 15. Under current measures, a nightly 23:00-04:00 curfew is in place until further notice. Only essential workers who possess the necessary permit may be outside their homes during curfew hours. Shops, bars, casinos, and other businesses must close by 19:00. The use of facemasks is compulsory in public spaces, and gatherings of more than four people indoors and outdoors are banned. Travelers are not allowed to use public buses and are advised to avoid all nonessential travel between islands.

Travel Restrictions
International travel restrictions remain unchanged, and travelers are allowed to enter the country regardless of vaccine status; however, they must provide a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior to departure for Seychelles. Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that covers, at minimum COVID-19 testing, isolation, quarantine, and clinical care. Visitors must also submit a Health Travel Authorisation document and stay at locations approved by the authorities. No quarantine is required for visitors to Seychelles.

Individuals traveling from countries with variant strains of the virus or which are experiencing high infection rates, including Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and South Africa within the previous 14 days are banned from entering the country. All arrivals by yacht must apply for entry into the country and may only come ashore 14 days after departing their last destination. Passengers may disembark early if they take a PCR test at their own expense.

Violations of directives governing movement and social distancing are punishable by criminal penalties, including fines. Authorities will probably amend measures on short notice if the number of COVID-19 cases increases.

Advice

Follow all official instructions and consult the Ministry of Tourism for complete information regarding travel in Seychelles. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene
Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine
Seychelles Islands Travel Authorization