Republic of Seychelles · study
Student Permit
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Permit for a foreign student accepted to study at an approved educational institution in Seychelles.
- Processing time
- Indicative only; timing depends on the completeness of the student permit file.
- Government fees
- The official FAQ lists SCR 1,000 as the processing fee and SCR 1,500 as the permit fee per annum.
- Typical duration
- Annual permit basis, tied to the course and institution; confirm renewal timing with ICS.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Seychelles Student Permit is for a foreign student who wants to pursue a course of study in an approved educational institution. The official FAQ says the file needs a completed student permit application, passport photo, proof of acceptance, evidence of financial means for studies and subsistence, a passport copy, and a full birth certificate with translation where necessary. The fee is annual, so renewal timing matters for longer courses.
Additional sources
Primary source
Student Permit FAQ - Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗ · Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles
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Primary source
Immigration forms - Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗ · Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a foreign student pursuing a course of study in an approved educational institution.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓The student has documentary proof of acceptance from the institution.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓The student has financial means for studies and subsistence.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓Identity and civil-status documents are supplied, including passport and full birth certificate where required.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Common blockers
- !No proof of acceptance from an approved educational institution.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- !Insufficient evidence of funds for tuition, studies and subsistence.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- !Incomplete identity or birth-certificate documentation.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed Student Permit application form.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Passport photo and passport copy.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Acceptance letter from the educational institution.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Financial-means evidence and full birth certificate, translated where necessary.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Secure acceptance from the Seychelles educational institution and confirm it is an approved institution.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the student permit form, passport, photo, acceptance letter, financial evidence and birth certificate.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the application through Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles using the official form route.
After approval
Renew on time if the course continues beyond the permit period.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Student Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student Permit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Seychelles Student Permit?+
Immigration and Civil Status describes it as a permit issued to a foreign student who wishes to pursue a course of study in an approved educational institution.
What does the Student Permit cost?+
The official FAQ lists a SCR 1,000 processing fee and a SCR 1,500 permit fee per annum. Confirm the current figures on the official ICS page before budgeting.
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