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Workcation Retreat Program

Active Exempt

Seychelles · Formal dn visa · apply online · processing 1–3 days

Minimum income Data unavailable
Stay 12 months
Application fee $50 plus $0 per dependent
Tax Exempt Foreign income exempt

Overview

Country
Seychelles
Visa name
Workcation Retreat Program
Local name
—
Program type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial duration
12 months
Max duration
12 months
Income requirement
Data unavailable
Application fee
$50
Tax status
Exempt

Requirements

  • Health insurance required
  • Criminal record check not required
  • Proof of accommodation required
  • Proof of employment or clients required
  • University degree not required

What you can do

  • Work for local companies
  • Freelancers eligible
  • Employees eligible
  • Work permit included no
  • Bring dependents
  • Multiple entry
  • Open a local bank account no

Family and dependents

Dependents allowed
Yes
Dependent fee
$0

Tax

Tax status
Exempt
Tax regime
Foreign income exempt
Foreign income taxed
No

How to apply

Application method
online
Processing time
1–3 days
Can apply in-country
No
Multiple entry
Yes
Can open bank account
No

Notes

Launched April 2021. Application fee EUR 45 (~$50) includes Workcation Permit and Health Travel Authorization for applicant and immediate family. No fixed minimum income requirement — just need to prove financial self-sufficiency. Non-renewable, but can reapply after initial stay ends. Standard processing ~24 hours, premium processing within 6 hours (EUR 30 extra). Must apply at least 2 weeks before travel.

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