Destinations / Seychelles
Driving in Seychelles as a visitor
Not legally, but it is worth carrying. Seychelles accepts foreign licences, and a permit removes any argument at the rental counter or a roadside check.
Standard delivery included. Need it sooner? Express lands by for $25 more.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Seychelles expects
| Permit needed | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1968 Vienna |
| Valid for | Up to 3 years |
| Drives on the | Left |
| Emergency number | 999 |
| Top speed limit | 80 km/h open roads |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Not required by law. Worth having if your licence is not printed in Latin script. |
| Booklet format they know | 1968 Vienna |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in SCR. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Roads | Narrow, hilly roads on Mahé and Praslin. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit. |
| Seatbelts | Seatbelts mandatory. |
On the road in Seychelles
At the pump
Stations sell unleaded petrol and diesel and are attendant-served, concentrated on Mahe and Praslin (very few on La Digue), so fill up before island day-trips; cards are accepted at main stations but carry Seychellois rupees (SCR) as backup.
After a crash
For minor damage drivers may settle between themselves, but for injury or significant damage you must call the police (and ambulance if needed) and not leave the scene; obtain a police report for any insurance or rental claim.
Sources: police.gov.sc · localrent.com · kreolcars-seychelles.com · maki-car-rental.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Seychelles?
Not legally, but it is worth carrying. Seychelles accepts foreign licences, and a permit removes any argument at the rental counter or a roadside check.
Which IDP format does Seychelles accept?
Seychelles recognises the 1968 Vienna format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Seychelles ask for one?
Mahé desks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin scripts.
How fast can you get one?
Express orders are emailed within 5 minutes. The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay and the order is refundable for 30 days.