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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Ronny JUMEAU
Embassy: 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400C, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: [1] (212) 972-1785
Fax: [1] (212) 972-1786

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador--Mary Jo Wills
Deputy Chief of Mission--Troy Fitrell
Management Officer--Lisa Derrickson
Public Affairs Officer--Craig White
Consular Officer--vacant
Political-Military Officer--Alice Holder
Economic-Commercial Officer--Albert Kafka
Regional Security Officer--Brian Zartman
Defense Attache--Captain John Ries

Seychelles Embassies and Consulates around the World

Australia  (Consulate)
23 Marri Crescent, Les Murdie
Perth, Western Australia 6076
Tel: (61-9) 92 91 65 70
Fax: (61-9) 92 91 91 54

Austria  (Consulate)
Gusshausstrasse 12
1040 Vienna
Tel: (43-1) 505 3215
Fax: (43-1) 505 1373
Email: pisec@pisecgmbh.co.at

Canada  (Consulate)
67 Rue St. Catherine Ouest
Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Z7
Tel: (514) 284-3322
Fax: (514) 845-0631
Email: Vuesda@cam.org

Cyprus  (Consulate)
Sycamore House, 25 Kyriacos Matsis Street
Pera Orinis, PO Box 6627
Nicosia
Tel: (357-2) 62 32 20
Fax: (357-2) 44 45 40

Czech Republic  (Consulate)
Chodska 29
120 00 Prague
Tel: (420-2) 2425 7699
Fax: (420-2) 2425 6181

Denmark  (Consulate)
Solbakken 27
2840 Holte
Tel: (45) 4242 3079
Fax: (45) 4566 0899
Email: mailto:hs@kil.dk

Finland  (Consulate)
c/o AC-tiedotus Oy, Iso Roobertinkatu 9
001200 Helsinki
Tel: (358-9) 7001 9406
Fax: (358-9) 680 2713
Email: ascrosber@netti.fi

France
51 Avenue Mozart
75016 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 42 30 57 47
Fax: (33-1) 42 30 57 40
Email: ambsey@aol.com

Germany  (Consulate)
Oeder Weg 43
60318 Frankfurt
Tel: (49-69) 598 262
Fax: (49-69) 59 70 166
Email: seychelcon@aol.com
Consulate:
Esplanade 6/1
20354 Hamburg
Tel: (49-40) 346 606
Fax: (49-40) 35 08 9450
Consulate:
Summerstrasse 8
82211 Herrsching, Munich
Tel: (49-89) 8152 5694
Fax: (49-89) 8152 5367
Email: info@trauminselreisen.de

Greece  (Consulate)
Alpha Trading and Shipping Agencies Ltd., 178 Kifisias Avenue, Halandri 154 10
Athens
Tel: (30-1) 6746 060
Fax: (30-1) 6746 363

India  (Consulate)
Plot 478, First Fl., 13th Road, Chembur
Bombay 400 071
Tel: (91-22) 55 12 360
Fax: (91-22) 55 60 936
Consulate:
The Oberoi HoTel, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg.
New Delhi 110 003
Tel: (91-11) 43 63 030 ext 1500
Fax: (91-11) 43 61 131

Indonesia  (Consulate)
8 Jalan Patiunus
Jakarta 12120
Tel: (62-21) 722 2313
Fax: (62-21) 720 6287

Israel  (Consulate)
2, IBN Gvirol Street, Eliahu Building, 12th Floor
Tel Aviv 64177
Tel: (972-3) 69 50 275
Fax: (972-3) 69 50 665

Italy  (Consulate)
Via Francesco Saverio Benucci 9
00149 Rome
Tel: (39-6) 678 0530
Fax: (39-6) 679 4583
Consulate:
Via Tornabuoni 1
50123 Florence
Tel: (39-55) 5845 3466
Fax: (39-55) 5845 5113
Email: picchi@vi.ats.it
Consulate:
Via Le Sondrio 5
20124 Milano
Tel: (39-2) 6694 476
Fax: (39-2) 6690 632

Japan  (Consulate)
c/o Nagoya Denki Gaukuen
2-12 Wakamizu 3 chome, Chikusa-ward
Nagoya City 464
Tel: (81-52) 72 23 354
Fax: (81-52) 72 10 510
Email: yhe0345@niftyserve.or.jp

Jordan  (Consulate)
PO Box 830226, Dajani Building
Amman 11183
Tel: (962-6) 815 707
Fax: (962-6) 823 262

Kenya  (Consulate)
PO Box 20400
Agip House, 7th Floor, Waiyakiway, Westlands
Nairobi
Tel: (254-2) 440 552
Fax: (254-2) 441 150

Lebanon  (Consulate)
c/o Mea, Box 206
Beirut
Tel: (961-1) 629 962
Fax: (961-1) 629 260
Email: hnajjar@sodeTel.net.ib

Luxembourg  (Consulate)
74 Avenue Victor Hugo
1750 Luxembourg
Tel: (352) 22 44 75
Fax: (352) 46 02 61

Madagascar  (Consulate)
PO Box 3616
Immeuble SMIDE - Ankorondrano
Antananarivo
Tel: (261-2) 226 4203
Fax: (261-2) 226 4204
email: comar@bow.dts.mg

Malaysia  (Consulate)
50 Jalan SS 19/1D, Subang Jaya
47500 Petaling Jaya
Selagor Darul Ehsan
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (60-3) 736 1094
Fax: (60-3) 736 5982
email: cjkan@pc.jaring.my

Mauritius  (Consulate)
616 St. James Court, St. Denis Street
Port Louis
Tel: (230) 251 0013
Fax: (230) 238 4526
email: gfok@intnet.mu

Monaco  (Consulate)
4 Boulevard Ranier III
Principauté de Monaco
Tel: (377-93) 30 27 96
Fax: (377-93) 30 27 97
email: chiappori@mcn.mc

Netherlands  (Consulate)
Oud Bussummerweg 44
1272 PW Huizen
Tel: (31-35) 69 40 904
Fax: (31-35) 69 49 809

Norway  (Consulate)
c/o VIP Tours and Trading, Nansens P1.7
0160 Oslo 1
Tel: (47) 22 42 59 10
Fax: (47) 22 42 60 45

Pakistan  (Consulate)
4-J.C.H.S., Main Sharea Faisal
Karachi 75350
Tel: (92-21) 45 36 348
Fax: (92-21) 45 48 809

Philippines  (Consulate)
Tektite Tower 1, Suite 1904-B, Exchange RD, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City
Metro Manila 1603
Tel: (63-2) 635 3047
Fax: (63-2) 844 8769

Portugal  (Consulate)
Travessa da Piedade, n. 39
1200 Lisbon
Tel: (351-1) 395 3113
Fax: (351-1) 390 5637

Singapore  (Consulate)
#01-34 Golden Landmark, 390 Victoria Street
Singapore 188 061
Tel: (65) 392 8022
Fax: (65) 392 8022

Slovenia  (Consulate)
HRIB 1
61370 Logatec, Ljubljana
Tel: (386-61) 742 737
Fax: (386-61) 742 737
email: artcom@siol.net

South Africa  (Consulate)
396 Main Avenue
PO Box 1548, Ferndale, Randburg 2160
Pretoria
Tel: (27-11) 781 0358
Fax: (27-11) 781 0359

Spain  (Consulate)
Cl. Monte Esquiza 30
Madrid 2810
Tel: (34-1) 310 1907
Fax: (34-1) 310 5098
Consulate:
Sabino de Arana 27
Barcelona 08028
Tel: (34-3) 490 3737
Fax: (34-3) 490 0643
email: depcomcen@husa.es
Consulate:
Gran Via Marques del Turia 82
Valencia 46005
Tel: (34-6) 96 395 85 05
Fax: (34-6) 96 395 11 32

Sweden  (Consulate)
Ministry of Environment
Stockholm
Tel: (46-8) 440 1938
Fax: (46-8) 20 10 66
email: lars.kristoferson@environment.ministry.se

Switzerland  (Consulate)
Général Guisan-Quai 22
8002 Zurich
Tel: (41-1) 285 7929
Fax: (41-1) 202 6738
email: ocmlaw@access.ch

Tanzania  (Consulate)
PO Box 32100
Osman Towers, 1st Floor, Zanaki Street
Dar es Salaam
Tel: (255-51) 324 300
email: bovojage@www.intafrica.com

Thailand  (Consulate)
20th Floor, Phaholyothin Avenue, Phayathai
Bangkok 10400
Tel: (66-2) 619 0083
Fax: (66-2) 619 0083

Tunisia  (Consulate)
26 Avenue Bourguiba, 2013 Ben Arous
Tunis
Tel: (216-1) 383 266
Fax: (216-1) 382 25


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-SEYCHELLES RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Seychelles in 1976, following its independence from the United Kingdom. The United States and Seychelles share a strong history of partnership and cooperation based on shared priorities. In the Western Indian Ocean region, the two countries work to fight piracy and terrorism, strengthen economies, and promote maritime security.

Seychelles tourism- and fishing-based economy is directly affected by piracy in the region. The country has entered into multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding with various international partners, including the United States, to protect its territory and economy. The U.S. Air Force operates unarmed remotely-piloted aircraft from Seychelles to support ongoing regional counter-terrorism and counter-piracy efforts.

U.S. Assistance to Seychelles

U.S. foreign assistance to Seychelles focuses on maritime security, including providing training and equipment to Seychelles coast guard and law enforcement.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States and Seychelles have a small amount of bilateral trade. Seychelles is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

Seychelles Membership in International Organizations

Seychelles and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank. Seychelles also is an observer to the World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Seychelles is resident in Mauritius. There currently is no U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius; the U.S. Charge d'Affaires is Troy Fitrell. Other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Seychelles has no embassy in Washington, DC, but has a permanent representative to the United Nations in New York who also is accredited as ambassador to the United States.

More information about Seychelles is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Seychelles Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Seychelles Page
U.S. Embassy: Mauritius (Virtual Presence Post - Seychelles)
USAID Africa Page
History of U.S. Relations With Seychelles
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Library of Congress Country Studies
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Seychelles check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (SCR) Seychelles Rupee
Electrical 240 Volts
Telephones Country Code 248, City Code, Mahe Island 29+4D, Port Victoria 224+3D, Anse Volbert 232+3D



Currency
The Seychelles Rupee is divided into 100 cents . There are coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 cents, and 1 and 5 Rupees. Notes are in 10, 25, 50 and 100 denominations.

Exchange rates are published regularly in the local newspaper, The Seychelles Nation (www.nation.sc). There is a bureau de change at the airport, which is open when there are incoming and out going flights. Better exchange rates are given for travellers cheques than for cash.

Banks are open from 8.30am until around 2pm , and from 8.30 until 11am on Saturdays. You should check each bank for exact opening and closing times.

Costs

Meals
Budget: US$7-15
Mid-range: US$15-25
Top-end: US$25 and upwards

Lodging
Budget: US$60-85
Mid-range: US$85-170
Top-end: US$170 and upwards

Clothing
As the temperatures are constant through out the year light clothing only should be packed. You should not require a jacket or sweater except for the air journey and for when you get home. The tropical sun is very strong and therefore great care must be taken, it is advisable to wear sun cream even on an overcast day, sunglasses and a hat will also help protect you. Most restaurants and hotels require that long trousers are worn during the evening. Gentlemen must wear long trousers after 7pm to enter the casinos.

Public Holidays
Jan 1st and 2nd (New Years holiday), Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Easter holiday), May 1st (Labour Day), June 5 (Corpus Christi), June 18 (National day), June 29 (Independence day), August 15 (Assumption day / La Digue festival), November 1 (All Saints day), December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), December 25 (Christmas day)

Time: GMT/UTC plus four hours

Electricity: 240V, 50 Hz

Weights & measures: Metric


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco......200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco

Liquor.........1 litre of spirits; 1 litre of wine

Perfume......Reasonable for personal use

Cameras......No restrictions

Film.............Reasonable for personal use

Gifts.............To a value not exceeding sr$1000

Currency......No restrictions


Prohibited Items: The import of non-prescribed drugs and all firearms, including air pistols, air rifles and spearfishing guns, is prohibited. Video tapes must be declared and may be retained for security reasons. The import of animals and food and other agricultural produce is strictly controlled and subject to licensing.

Restricted Exports : Shells, unprocessed coco-de-mer and processed or live fish may not be exported



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