Seychelles

Seychelles dependent permit route for the non-Seychellois spouse or minor child of a Seychelles citizen who will reside with that citizen in Seychelles.

• 1 year
• No work rights

Seychelles pre-travel electronic travel authorisation for visitors and tourists, requested through the official Electronic Border System within 30 days before arrival.

• No work rights

Seychelles visitor permit issued on arrival for tourism, visiting family or friends, or short business-related activities, initially for up to three months and extendable to a maximum total stay of twelve months.

• 3 months, renewable
• No work rights

Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit route allowing the holder to work as an employee or self-employed person after the required employment approval and immigration filing; the official fee text lists a SCR 1,000 processing fee and a recurring SCR 500 per month permit fee.

• Employer-sponsored only

Seychelles International Trade Zone work permit route for non-Seychellois entering and remaining in Seychelles for employment in an International Trade Zone, with applications handled through the Financial Services Authority.

• Employer-sponsored only

Seychelles permanent residence permit route for eligible non-prohibited immigrants, with rights to live and work without any other permit, including without a Gainful Occupation Permit.

• Full work rights
• Path to residency

Seychelles residence permit route for applicants with a family or domestic connection or a special contribution to the country, without work rights and with a five-year main applicant permit fee.

• 5 years
• No work rights

Seychelles student permit route for non-Seychellois accepted into an approved educational institution, with work prohibited and the permit fee listed for one year or part thereof.

• 1 year
• No work rights