diff --git a/source/brailleDisplayDrivers/seika.py b/source/brailleDisplayDrivers/seika.py
index 0bde62703af..fe1c71a9084 100644
--- a/source/brailleDisplayDrivers/seika.py
+++ b/source/brailleDisplayDrivers/seika.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# -*- coding: UTF-8 -*-
 #brailleDisplayDrivers/seika.py
 #A part of NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)
 #This file is covered by the GNU General Public License.