How much cash can you bring into Seychelles without declaring it, and should you carry USD or EUR?

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TL;DR

You can bring up to $10,000 USD (or equivalent) into Seychelles without declaring it. Amounts over 50,000 Seychellois rupees (~$3,500 USD/EUR) in cash or monetary instruments must be declared at the border. USD is usually slightly more favorable than EUR for exchange, but the difference is minimal.

What the community said

Without declaration, you're allowed to bring in up to $10,000 USD per person. This is a separate rule from the 50,000 rupee declaration threshold.

up to $10,000 USD without declaration

Bringing USD is slightly better than EUR for exchange rates, but the difference is usually small and depends a lot on where you exchange the money.

Upon entry, you'll be asked whether you're bringing in or taking out cash or monetary instruments (checks, promissory notes, traveler's checks, etc.) worth more than 50,000 Seychellois rupees (about $3,500/€3,500) — this is a standard customs declaration question, answer truthfully based on the amount you're carrying.

declaration threshold: 50,000 SCR (~$3,500/€3,500)