Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against

• The high seas north of the archipelago are strongly advised against (piracy). Sailing between the inner islands is possible with care (no solo or night crossings); heightened vigilance in the south-west, from Mahé to Aldabra and Farquhar (trafficking). Report your plans to the MSCIO maritime security centre.

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Crime

• The inner islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette) remain relatively safe, but petty crime is rising (theft on beaches and in town, burglaries, sometimes in hotels), especially after dark. Leave documents and valuables in a safe.

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Sea, climate and natural hazards

• Accidental drownings every year: currents, reefs and dangerous wildlife; respect swimming bans, rescue capacity is limited. Torrential rain is possible: take care on the roads (landslides, falling trees).

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• Emergency number

  999: ambulance, fire, police.

  999

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• Police des Seychelles

  Police, Victoria.

  Revolution Avenue, P.O. Box 46, Victoria+248 428 80 00

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• Embassy of France in Seychelles

  Passport: France

  Embassy in Victoria; out-of-hours emergencies +248 251 35 00; consular matters in Port Louis (Mauritius).

  Immeuble La Ciotat, 1er étage, Mont Fleuri, Victoria, Mahé+248 422 55 13+248 251 35 00

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