Dependant's Permit
spouse and children of Seychelles citizens
A Seychelles citizen can apply for a Dependant's Permit for their foreign spouse and minor children who live with them in Seychelles. Applicants show proof of means and pay a security bond. The permit does not allow work. A holder who wants to work must get a Gainful Occupation Permit.
1 entry rule for Seychelles based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country or having transited any airport in one need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
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.
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What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign spouses and minor children of Seychelles citizens.
Eligibility
Citizen sponsor
The sponsor must be a Seychelles citizen.
Living together
The dependant must live with the citizen in Seychelles.
No other permit
Must not be a prohibited immigrant or already hold a Residence Permit or GOP.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistProof of the sponsor's citizenship
- FeesProcessing fee
- Steps to applyGather the documents and the security bond
The full requirements are for members
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- 7 documents
- 2 fees
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Seychelles
- Visit & tourismVisitor's Permit
- StudyStudent's Permit
- Work permitsGainful Occupation Permit
- Permanent residenceResidence Permit
- CitizenshipSeychelles citizenship
Family in other countries
- SwedenResidence permit to live with a partner
- SingaporeDependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass for family of work pass holders
- SloveniaTemporary residence permit for family reunification
- SlovakiaTemporary residence for family reunification
- San MarinoOrdinary residence permit for family reunification
- EswatiniTemporary Residence Permit
