Seychelles Country Report
Seychelles is an archipelago of over 100 islands, most of which are uninhabited, located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. Although it is the smallest country in Africa in terms of population, its per capita income is one of the highest on the continent. However, rising income inequality means that wealth is still concentrated in a small minority of the population.
Seychelles returned to a multi-party system in 1993 and has remained largely stable since then. In September 2016, the opposition party took control of parliament from the long-ruling People’s Party (PP), marking the country’s first inter-party power transfer. ). However, with the cooperation of the new president and Congress, the outlook for the country’s stability remained positive. In October 2020, an opposition candidate was elected president for the first time since Seychelles gained independence from Britain.
Although foreign investment is encouraged and recent reforms aim to strengthen the financial sector, corruption remains a problem in both the public and private sectors. The tourism industry is supported by well-developed infrastructure on the main islands, with good land, air, and sea transport links, but connectivity to and from the smaller islands is severely limited. I’m here. There is no significant safety risk to immigrants or international travelers. The level of criminal activity is relatively low, but petty theft, such as pickpocketing and pickpocketing, has increased in recent years, especially on beaches and other tourist areas. Occasional incidents have been reported in the capital of Victoria, but civil unrest is rare.
Last updated: April 12, 2022
Security
The level of criminal activity is relatively low, but petty theft, such as pickpocketing and pickpocketing, has increased in recent years, especially on beaches and other tourist areas. An increase in robberies and home invasions has also been reported. Civil unrest is rare, but demonstrations related to political and socio-economic issues occasionally occur, particularly in the capital, Victoria.
Last updated: May 13, 2022
Infrastructure
Land travel is generally safe, but can be dangerous in some areas, especially on Mahe Island, where winding roads lack safety barriers. Buses and taxis are widely available and generally considered safe.
Fuel shortages are rare. Electricity and water resources are generally stable.
Last updated: May 13, 2022
Environment
The climate of Seychelles is generally mild throughout the year, with wet summers from November to April and relatively dry winters from May to October. Temperatures are fairly stable throughout the year, typically not exceeding 24 °C (75 °F) in winter and rarely exceeding 32 °C (90 °F) in summer. The country is outside the tropical cyclone and typhoon belt, so severe storms are relatively rare except on the southernmost islands. However, heavy rains occur during the monsoon season and many small islands can be flooded.
Last updated: March 16, 2022
Health and Medical
Seychelles do not pose a major health risk, but there have been sporadic local outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. Medical standards are generally adequate, but serious conditions require evacuation to neighboring countries with advanced medical facilities.
Last updated: September 14, 2022
Political
The victory of the opposition over the old People’s Party (Lepep Party) in the parliamentary elections of September 2016 changed the political dynamics of the islands. In October 2020, an opposition candidate won the presidential election for the first time since Seychelles gained independence from Britain. However, the country’s overall stability outlook is unlikely to be significantly affected. Anti-corruption laws and policies exist, but implementation is slow.
Last updated: March 28, 2022
