Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Seychelles
Planning a honeymoon or luxury island escape? Seychelles is refreshingly low-risk for most UK travellers, with no malaria and mostly routine cover to check.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Seychelles?
For most people heading to Seychelles the answer is reassuringly simple: make sure your routine UK vaccines are up to date, with tetanus being the one worth checking first. Hepatitis A and typhoid are advised for some travellers depending on where you stay, how long you go for and whether you plan to eat and drink beyond the resort. There is no malaria in Seychelles, so antimalarial tablets are not generally recommended.
A few travellers may also be offered hepatitis B, and mosquito-borne infections such as dengue and chikungunya can occur, so bite avoidance still matters. A yellow fever certificate is only required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. These are general recommendations from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC), and we confirm exactly what you need at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Giving yourself a little lead time means any course of vaccines can be completed comfortably and you can relax into your trip. If your honeymoon or holiday is sooner than that, still get in touch, as we can often help at shorter notice.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Seychelles
The list below follows TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC) guidance and is tailored to you at your appointment.
Tetanus
Most travellers
Worth topping up if it has been over ten years, as cuts and coral grazes are easy to pick up on beach and boat trips.
Chikungunya
Some travellers
Considered for certain travellers as this mosquito-borne infection can circulate on the islands; we will assess whether it is right for you.
Dengue
Some travellers
Dengue occurs in Seychelles, so vaccination may be discussed for some travellers alongside good daytime bite protection.
Hepatitis A
Some travellers
Advised for many travellers as it spreads through contaminated food and water, including outside resort catering.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Considered for longer stays, adventure activities, or if medical or dental care might be needed while away.
Typhoid
Some travellers
Sensible if you plan to eat more adventurously or stay in less touristy areas where food hygiene may vary.
Entry rules — separate from your jabs
Yellow fever certificate: what Seychelles requires
A yellow fever certificate requirement is a legal condition of entry — it is not the same thing as the vaccine being recommended for your health. The recommendation (when there is one) appears in the vaccine list above; the entry rule is below.
Flying direct from the UK? No yellow fever certificate needed for Seychelles
Seychelles only asks for a certificate (ICVP) from travellers aged 1 year+ who arrive from — or pass through — a country with yellow fever risk, and any airport layover in a risk country counts, however short. That catches out multi-country itineraries, so check your whole route, not just your destination.
There is no yellow fever transmission risk in Seychelles itself — this rule exists purely to stop the virus being carried in from elsewhere.
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria and mosquito-borne illness in Seychelles
Seychelles is malaria-free, so antimalarial tablets are not generally recommended. Mosquitoes are still present, however, and can spread dengue and chikungunya, so consistent bite avoidance is your best everyday protection. These insects often bite during the day, so cover up and use repellent even on beach and pool days.
- Use a DEET-based repellent by day and evening
- Cover up at dawn and dusk near vegetation
- Choose air-conditioned or screened rooms where possible
FAQ
Seychelles travel vaccines — FAQs
Getting ready for Seychelles?
Book a short consultation at our Timperley clinic and we will confirm exactly what you need, following TravelHealthPro guidance. Serving Manchester, Trafford and South Manchester.