Seychelles Seychelles Residence Permit — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
5-year residence permit for individuals with family/domestic connections to Seychelles or those making special economic, social, or cultural contributions.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Not allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
No
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
11 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in country
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Permit fee SCR 150,000 (~$11,000) for 5 years. Processing fee SCR 1,000. Does not allow employment. Must contribute to economic/social/cultural life of Seychelles. Separate Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) needed for work (SCR 700/month). No income tax on foreign income.
📋 ALSO IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Workcation Retreat Program (digital nomad visa)