{"id":434,"date":"2026-01-06T20:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/seychelles\/?p=434"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:03:11","slug":"safety-in-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/safety-in-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety in Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Relevant article on safety in Seychelles for tourists. Learn about the current situation regarding crime on the island, what travelers should be cautious of, and how to ensure safety. It&#8217;s not as quiet and peaceful here as many might think, despite the country&#8217;s population being less than 100,000. But let&#8217;s delve into it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/safety-in-seychelles\/#Safety_in_Seychelles_General_Information\" >Safety in Seychelles: General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/safety-in-seychelles\/#What_should_a_tourist_fear\" >What should a tourist fear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/safety-in-seychelles\/#Survival_Tips\" >Survival Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_Seychelles_General_Information\"><\/span>Safety in Seychelles: General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start by clarifying that this article focuses specifically on safety in Seychelles, particularly on thefts and crime. I often come across concerns from tourists who fear carrying cash when traveling here, thinking they might get robbed. I&#8217;ll dispel all myths and legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s interesting to note:<\/p>\n<cite>Within this travel guide, there&#8217;s an excellent article highlighting the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/dangers-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"857\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dangers in the Seychelles for tourists<\/a>. It&#8217;s not just one thing; there, you&#8217;ll learn about exotic diseases in the archipelago, shark attacks, buried rays on the beach, sea urchins, sandflies, the UV index, and ultraviolet rays that can knock you out for four days. This article is a must-read for anyone traveling to the Seychelles, with or without kids.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, safety in the Seychelles is significantly higher compared to, for instance, countries in Latin America :). You won&#8217;t get mugged on the streets, no one will approach you with a knife in a dark alley to snatch your wallet. It&#8217;s safe here at any time, in any district, on any island. However, there are nuances, which I&#8217;ll discuss further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An interesting article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/seychelles-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2082\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Seychelles local people<\/a>, how they treat tourists, and the nationalities living here. It&#8217;ll help you draw your own conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If we take La Digue Island, popular among tourists, there are only two policemen for the entire island; it&#8217;s entirely safe, everyone knows each other, and no one even locks their bicycles. All the information below will apply only to Mahe and Praslin islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/la-digue-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2490\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overview of La Digue Island<\/a>: where to stay, beaches, how to get there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/bezopanost-1-1024x526.jpg\" alt=\"safety in seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-449\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safety in Seychelles on La Digue Island. Tourists just leave their bicycles near any tree and head to the beach. No one locks anything; the key is to remember what your bicycle looks like. The crime rate on La Digue is zero.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, looking at the bigger picture, the Seychelles are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But no matter how much I praise it, thefts do happen here, and tourists are the main targets. Below, you&#8217;ll learn what could happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_tourist_fear\"><\/span> What should a tourist fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll say upfront that these situations don&#8217;t happen all the time, but occasionally, local news might report them. Here are the main situations that create a negative perception of safety in the Seychelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not leave valuable items unattended on beaches. You go for a swim, someone rushes out of the bushes, grabs your backpack\/bag, and runs off. Inside are your money, phone, and rental car keys. This is perhaps the most common situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to understand:<\/p>\n<cite>Beaches in the Seychelles are unlike Rimini resorts. Desolate Seychellois beaches are what draw tourists here. Even on the most popular beach, during peak season, there might not be more than 50 people within a 500-meter stretch. And on remote beaches, you might be the only ones there. There are no water amusements like banana boats and inflatable tubes, no corn vendors or excursions\u2014just you and the ocean. Check out the ranking of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/best-beaches-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1974\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the coolest Seychelles beaches<\/a>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/bezopanost-2.jpg\" alt=\"Seychelles crime rate\" class=\"wp-image-446\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anse Soleil Beach on Mahe Island during December&#8217;s peak season. Look at how few tourists are there\u2014only four people on the entire beach, and it&#8217;s quite a popular one on the island. It&#8217;s the same everywhere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you rent a car (a must for active travelers), hide all belongings from the car&#8217;s interior into the trunk. On remote beaches with few people, if something is visible inside the car, someone might break the window. It&#8217;s rare, but it happens.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fantastic article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/car-rental-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"933\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renting a car in the Seychelles<\/a>: traffic rules, police, fines, deposits, and much more, based on personal experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re staying in an unattended villa, keep an eye on your belongings. Lock the doors at night, hide valuable items in a safe or at least in the bedroom. If you&#8217;re in a hotel or apartments within a villa where the owners live, it&#8217;s safe; thieves don&#8217;t target such places.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/accommodation-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1229\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything about accommodation in the Seychelles, types, peculiarities, where it&#8217;s best to book.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, these are the situations that might happen to tourists. The principle here is: forewarned is forearmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Survival_Tips\"><\/span>Survival Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any trip, even in a country entirely safe, adhering to common sense rules reduces the chances of getting into an unpleasant situation to almost zero. Seychelles aren&#8217;t like Brazil, where you might get robbed just for entering the wrong neighborhood or have your phone snatched away. That&#8217;s impossible here. The rules are simple, follow them, and you&#8217;ll be guaranteed safety in Seychelles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t show large sums of money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t leave belongings unattended on the beach, especially if there aren&#8217;t other tourists nearby whom you can ask to watch them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t leave anything valuable visible in the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your money in the safe in your room. If you&#8217;re staying in a private villa without owners, try to hide valuable items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of emergencies: the unified emergency services number is 999.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/bezopanost-3.jpg\" alt=\"seychelles emergency number\" class=\"wp-image-448\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">About safety in Seychelles: keep this in mind. In case of anything, feel free to call the unified emergency number &#8211; 999.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget, insurance is mandatory in the Seychelles. A good extended insurance policy covers many unforeseen events during your trip, so don&#8217;t neglect it. All about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/insurance-for-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"267\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insurance in the Seychelles<\/a>, types available, how to choose correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, tourists have absolutely nothing to fear, just follow common safety measures, and nothing will happen to you. Safety in Seychelles is at a high level. Believe me, it&#8217;s safer here than in Paris or New York at any time of the day. There are no beggars, robbers, or antisocial individuals here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: essential links to organize your dream trip to the Seychelles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FLIGHTS<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/O3VCvsXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; direct flights and best deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAR RENTAL<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahe and Praslin, no deposit required &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/LW0AAZtl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most famous car rental company &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/KXoNo3CE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TOURS and EXCURSIONS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/NkAeedKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide <\/a>&#8211; 90+ activities and tours in the Seychelles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/OEgGXHOq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator <\/a>&#8211; 130 + activities in Seychelles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRAVEL INSURANCE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/85F61SND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HOTELS, VILLAS, APARTMENTS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/kR8JXXlm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/vLgxVmup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; one of the most popular accommodation booking platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACKAGES<\/strong>: from budget to luxury &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/8fiuVD1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIRPORT TRANSFER<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Eie2HQdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INTERNET<\/strong>: eSIM of local telecom operator &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relevant article on safety in Seychelles for tourists. 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