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SeychellesCitizenshipLast checked October 17, 2026

Seychelles citizenship

naturalisation by marriage, special circumstances, parental descent

Seychelles citizenship can be acquired by naturalisation after at least 15 years of marriage to a Seychelles citizen, with at least 2 years of legal residence in total. There is also a route for surviving spouses, and one for people whose parent or grandparent was born in Seychelles. All applicants must pass a citizenship exam (25 questions, 80% pass mark) before applying.

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Life in Seychelles

Money

3

Currency

Seychellois Rupee

SCR

Seychellois Rupee

Cost of living

57

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

15–30%

Income tax (national)

VAT 15%

Citizens: 0% up to SCR 8,555.50 a month, 30% above SCR 83,333 a month; non-citizens pay 15% from the first rupee.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Long-married spouses of Seychellois, widowed spouses, and descendants of people born in Seychelles.

Eligibility

  • MarriageNaturalisation by marriage

    You need to be married to a Seychelles citizen for at least 15 years, with legal residence.

    15 years

    Marriage length

    • Applies to marriages from 29 June 1976 onwards
    Official wording

    Married to a Seychelles citizen for at least 15 years (marriages from 29 June 1976 onwards), with legal residence.

  • Surviving spouseSpecial circumstances

    If your Seychellois spouse has died, you must meet the conditions on remarriage, time lived together and marriage length.

    Time limits

    Lived with spouseat least, before death
    5 years
    Marriage lengthwould have reached by applying
    15 years
    • You must not have remarried
    Official wording

    The Seychellois spouse has died and the applicant has not remarried, lived with the spouse for at least 5 years before the death, and would have reached 15 years of marriage by the time of applying.

  • DescentParental descent

    You must not have become a citizen automatically, and a parent or grandparent must have been born in Seychelles.

    • Applies to parental descent
    Official wording

    Did not automatically become a citizen, and a parent or grandparent was born in Seychelles.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementResidence
  • Document checklistCitizenship application form
  • FeesCitizenship fees

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  • 3 steps
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