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Seychelles
18 apps · Apps verified October 13, 2026 · Guide written August 23, 2026
Essential Recommended Limited Locals Only
Top 3 before you land
Install these first for Seychelles
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Google Maps
Essential NavigationWorks well on Mahé and Praslin — download offline maps before hikes and remote beaches.
Fine to set up on arrival App Store Google Play Website -
WhatsApp
Essential CommunicationThe islands run on WhatsApp — taxis, guesthouses, tour operators and car-rental agents all book and confirm over it.
Fine to set up on arrival App Store Google Play Website -
Seychelles E-Border
Essential Border & EntryMandatory Travel Authorization (~€10.90) for every arrival by air or sea — apply in-app or at seychelles.govtas.com within 30 days of travel; you can pre-order an airport SIM in the same flow.
Install before you land App Store Google Play Website
Data in Seychelles
Get your Seychelles eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you are online the moment you land, with no airport SIM counter and no registration queue.
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eSIM & Data Plans
6 apps
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My Airtel
Top up and manage an Airtel tourist SIM from the airport kiosk (~€20 for 5GB/30 days) — neither local operator sells prepaid eSIM, so it's a physical SIM or a travel eSIM.
Verified Aug 2026
Yesim
eSIM with pay-as-you-go daily rates and auto-carrier switching.
Verified Oct 2026
Holafly
Now includes Always On: 1GB free monthly data after eSIM expiry in 70+ countries, plus rolling global eSIM plans.
Verified Oct 2026
Saily
By NordVPN. Competitive data plans for Seychelles. Set up before arrival for instant connectivity.
Verified Aug 2026
CWS MyCare
Self-care app for Cable & Wireless Seychelles SIMs — buy data bundles and track usage on the island's other network.
Ride Hailing
1 app
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LinkUp
The only ride-hailing app — licensed taxis at fixed per-km rates on Mahé and Praslin. Book an hour ahead and expect patchy driver availability; most visitors still arrange taxis by WhatsApp.
Verified Apr 2026
Public Transit
1 app
SPTC
Official bus app with live tracking and QR boarding for the cheap island buses on Mahé and Praslin — functional but glitchy; keep the sptc.sc timetable as backup.
Verified Aug 2026
Navigation
2 apps
Google Maps
Works well on Mahé and Praslin — download offline maps before hikes and remote beaches.
Verified Oct 2026
Air Seychelles
Official airline app for the 15-minute Mahé–Praslin hop — booking works, but the app is buggy, so the website is often smoother.
Verified Aug 2026
Food Delivery
2 apps
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WOW Delivery
Membership-based curated food and drink delivery on Mahé — geared to residents and long stays more than short visits.
KnockKnock Delivery
Small Victoria-based food and grocery delivery on parts of Mahé — the closest thing Seychelles has to a delivery app; no minimum order.
Verified Aug 2026
Communication
1 app
The islands run on WhatsApp — taxis, guesthouses, tour operators and car-rental agents all book and confirm over it.
Verified Oct 2026
Tours & Experiences
1 app
GetYourGuide
Verified Oct 2026
Health & Insurance
3 apps
SafetyWing
Travel medical insurance for nomads and travelers. Flexible monthly subscription, covers 175+ countries.
Verified Oct 2026
Genki
Health insurance for digital nomads. Global coverage with no destination restrictions. Enroll even if already abroad.
Verified Oct 2026
World Nomads
Travel insurance for adventure travelers. Covers 200+ activities including trekking, diving, and extreme sports.
Verified Oct 2026
Border & Entry
1 app
Seychelles E-Border
Mandatory Travel Authorization (~€10.90) for every arrival by air or sea — apply in-app or at seychelles.govtas.com within 30 days of travel; you can pre-order an airport SIM in the same flow.
Verified Aug 2026
Quick Answer
What apps do I need in Seychelles?
For Seychelles, most travelers should download Airalo, My Airtel, Yesim, and Holafly before arrival for transport, payments, maps, and connectivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions travelers and AI assistants ask most often.
What apps do I need in Seychelles?
For Seychelles, most travelers should download Airalo, My Airtel, Yesim, and Holafly before arrival for transport, payments, maps, and connectivity.
Which apps should I download before arriving in Seychelles?
Download Airalo, My Airtel, Yesim, Holafly, and Saily before you travel so setup is finished before you land.
Does WhatsApp work in Seychelles?
Yes — WhatsApp works in Seychelles.
Does Google Maps work in Seychelles?
Yes — Google Maps works in Seychelles.
Travel Information for Seychelles
SR SCR
Seychellois Rupee
💱 Money Exchange Tips
Cards work at hotels and restaurants; carry rupees for buses, beach vendors and some taxis.
Transportation
No ferry app: book Cat Cocos (Mahé–Praslin–La Digue) and Cat Rose at seyferry.com or booking.catcocos.com — phone-screen vouchers accepted at boarding (~€89 one-way Mahé–La Digue). Car rental is the normal way to explore Mahé and Praslin (koek.sc compares local agencies); La Digue is bicycles and walking. No Uber or Bolt: LinkUp covers Mahé and Praslin; otherwise book taxis via your hotel or a driver’s WhatsApp (~€35 airport→Victoria).
Last updated: August 23, 2026
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