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Visitor's Permit

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Source check: all 10 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Short-stay permission for holiday, pleasure, business or visiting friends and family, with extensions possible up to a total of twelve months.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyInitially up to 3 months; extensions can be granted in periods of up to 3 months to a maximum total stay of 12 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
Reviewed Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles ↗

In short

As of 12 July 2026, the Visitor's 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 Visitor's Permit in Republic of Seychelles?

Visitor's Permit is an unsponsored Seychelles route. Indicative government fees are 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; indicative processing time is Indicative only; extension timing depends on the online or in-person file and continued eligibility; typical duration is Initially up to 3 months; extensions can be granted in periods of up to 3 months to a maximum total stay of 12 months. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

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

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the visit purpose is holiday, pleasure, business, or visiting friends and family, not work.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare return or onward tickets, accommodation and funds evidence before travelling.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Receive the Visitor's Permit on arrival and apply online or in person if an extension is needed.

  4. After approval

    Leave before the authorised stay ends, or keep extension approvals showing the total stay remains within the maximum allowed period.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visitor's 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.
Official Visitor's Permit instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Seychelles

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Seychelles. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

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 Visitor's Permit route page ↗

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

    Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles · verified

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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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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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