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Residence Permit

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Source check: all 10 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Residence route for people with a family or domestic connection to Seychelles, or a special contribution to its economic, social or cultural life.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe official fee page describes the main Residence Permit fee for a 5-year permit; conditions apply throughout the permit term.
Processing time
Indicative only; timing depends on the completeness of the residence file and Immigration and Civil Status review.
Government fees
The official page lists SCR 1,000 processing, SCR 150,000 for the main applicant for 5 years, SCR 75,000 for a spouse applied at the same time, and SCR 25,000 per child endorsement.
Typical duration
The official fee page describes the main Residence Permit fee for a 5-year permit; conditions apply throughout the permit term.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗

In short

As of 12 July 2026, the Residence Permit for Republic of Seychelles is an unsponsored Seychelles immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Seychelles government pages, reviewed 12 July 2026.

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What is the Residence Permit in Republic of Seychelles?

Residence Permit is an unsponsored Seychelles route. Indicative government fees are The official page lists SCR 1,000 processing, SCR 150,000 for the main applicant for 5 years, SCR 75,000 for a spouse applied at the same time, and SCR 25,000 per child endorsement; indicative processing time is Indicative only; timing depends on the completeness of the residence file and Immigration and Civil Status review; typical duration is The official fee page describes the main Residence Permit fee for a 5-year permit; conditions apply throughout the permit term. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles on 27 June 2026.

Overview

The Seychelles Residence Permit is a narrow residence route rather than a general passive-income or work permit. The official FAQ says it may be granted to someone who is not a prohibited immigrant and has a family or domestic connection with Seychelles, or has made or will make a special contribution to the economic, social or cultural life of Seychelles. Holders must reside in Seychelles for at least five days in each twelve-month period of the permit, provide a bank guarantee of at least SCR 20,000, and are not entitled to free medical service or social security benefit. A holder who wants to set up a business still needs a Gainful Occupation Permit.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the residence basis: family/domestic connection or special contribution, and whether a separate GOP is needed for work or business.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the residence form, connection/contribution evidence, bank guarantee and supporting identity documents.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the residence application through Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles and pay the official processing and permit fees.

  4. After approval

    Comply with residence, health-care, social-security and business-work conditions throughout the permit term.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence Permit, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Residence Permit route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Permit.

    Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Seychelles Residence Permit let me work or run a business?+

No by itself. Immigration and Civil Status says a Gainful Occupation Permit is required if a Residence Permit holder wishes to set up a business. Work activity should be checked against the GOP rules before relying on the residence permit.

Do I have to live in Seychelles full time on a Residence Permit?+

The official FAQ states that the holder must reside in Seychelles for at least five days during each twelve-month period of the permit. That is a minimum condition, not a guarantee that every case will be approved.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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