Seychelles vacation: with vaccine, no need for quarantine
To leave the pandemic behind, to forget the lockdowns and to empty the mind a bit, few things are [...]
To put the pandemic behind you, to forget about lockdowns, and to empty your mind a bit, few things are better than a overseas trip.
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To date, to tell the truth, the situation is somewhat uncertain. Even just moving to Europe is difficult, between quarantines and pcr tests . And, looking to extra-continental destinations, things get even more complicated.
If, however, you are thinking of spending your vacations in the Seychelles, this summer or next winter it matters little, there is good news: if you are vaccinated, you will not have to go through quarantine.
Seychelles vacation today: the rules
To date, connections between Italy and the Seychelles are active.
However, travelers coming from Italy must undergo a pcr test, maximum 72 hours before their arrival, and must fill out a request for medical travel authorization (available online). This involves a fee entrance fee of 45 euros, which drops to 6.30 euros for those under 12 years old. In addition, For 10 days, tourists must stay in a licensed hotel facility (even if the test taken 5 days after arrival should be negative).
Warning: although the Seychelles accepts Italians., Italy (at the moment) Does not allow tourist travel on the archipelago. In fact, it classifies it in category E, "rest of the world," for which travel is allowed only for specific reasons. If travel is not essential, therefore, no vacation in the Seychelles for the time being.
No quarantine with vaccin0
In the hope that Italy will soon "broaden its horizons" and allow everyone to travel again, what comes from the Seychelles is good news. Those who choose to vaccinate against Covid-19 will be able to spend their vacations in the country without quarantine requirements. However, he will have to submit, in addition to the vaccination certificate, a negative pcr test (made in the 72 hours prior to travel).
The reopening has been identified as Phase 1 of the return to normalcy and goes hand in hand with the progress of immunization on the archipelago: by mid-March, 25% of the population will have achieved immunity. In Phase 2, Seychelles vacations will be open to all. With vaccine and without vaccine.
After all, the archipelago thrives on tourism and needs to return to normal soon. "We hope that this measure will revive tourism, especially for the small hotels that are having a lot of difficulties. And we hope it will give us the boost that our economy desperately needs," Minister Sylvestre Radegonde said during a press conference in early January.
Seychelles vacation: when to go
The best time for your Seychelles vacation?
A favorite destination for newlyweds, the Seychelles is located in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Average temperatures hover around the 28-30°C, with the May-October period cooler because of the trade winds. In April-May and October-November the sea is calm, perfect for snorkeling. And for discovering all the beauty of the coral reefs.
What if Between May and October, the weather is cool and dry, November to April is wetter with the possibility of frequent downpours. However, there is no month when it is not worth going there.