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Seychelles |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 29 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Local Travel section (pirate activity in Seychelles’ exclusive economic zone waters). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
Do not, under any circumstances, agree to carry hard currency into or out of Seychelles on behalf of someone else. This is against foreign exchange regulations and penalties can be severe.
Drug taking and smuggling are serious offences. Punishments can be severe.
Topless sunbathing is tolerated on many but not all beaches. Nudism is not acceptable.
You should be aware that it is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
Homosexuality is illegal.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.
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Contacts
Seychelles, Victoria, British High Commission
Address:
British High Commission
3rd floor, Oliaji Trade Centre
Francis Rachel Street
Victoria, Mahe
Fax:
(248) 283 657
Email: bhcvictoria@fco.gov.uk
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0400-1200
Fri: 0400-1000
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1600
Fri: 0800-1400
Our emergency contact number: (248) 515 052.
Website: http://ukinseychelles.fco.gov.uk/en
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