Republic of Seychelles · short term business
Visitor's Permit
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Short-stay permission for holiday, pleasure, business or visiting friends and family, with extensions possible up to a total of twelve months.
- Processing time
- Indicative only; extension timing depends on the online or in-person file and continued eligibility.
- Government fees
- The initial Visitor's Permit is free for the first three months; official extensions cost SCR 5,000 for each additional three-month period or part thereof.
- Typical duration
- Initially up to 3 months; extensions can be granted in periods of up to 3 months to a maximum total stay of 12 months.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Seychelles uses a Visitor's Permit for short stays such as holiday, pleasure, business or visiting friends and family. The official page says the applicant must not be a prohibited immigrant, must not already hold a permit entitling residence, and must have return or onward tickets, accommodation and sufficient funds. The first Visitor's Permit is granted for up to three months and can be extended in three-month periods to a maximum total of twelve months if the conditions continue to be met. Extension applications can be made online through the official permit portal or in person at Immigration and Civil Status.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The visitor is not a prohibited immigrant.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓The visitor does not already hold a valid permit entitling them to reside in Seychelles.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓The visitor has a valid return or onward ticket for the stay.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ✓The visitor has confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds for the duration of the stay.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Common blockers
- !No return or onward ticket.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- !No confirmed accommodation or insufficient funds.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- !Trying to work in Seychelles on visitor status rather than obtaining a GOP.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and travel authorisation or arrival documentation.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Return or onward ticket.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Accommodation confirmation.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
- ·Financial evidence covering the stay.Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the visit purpose is holiday, pleasure, business, or visiting friends and family, not work.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare return or onward tickets, accommodation and funds evidence before travelling.
Submit through the official channel
Receive the Visitor's Permit on arrival and apply online or in person if an extension is needed.
After approval
Leave before the authorised stay ends, or keep extension approvals showing the total stay remains within the maximum allowed 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 Visitor's Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visitor's Permit.
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Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay in Seychelles as a visitor?+
The official page says the Visitor's Permit is initially granted for up to three months and can be extended in three-month periods, up to a maximum total duration of twelve months, if eligibility continues.
Can I work in Seychelles on a Visitor's Permit?+
No. The visitor route is for short stays such as holiday, pleasure, business or visiting friends and family. Work in Seychelles requires the appropriate Gainful Occupation Permit.
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