Residence Permit
Seychelles may grant a Residence Permit to a non-prohibited immigrant who has a family or domestic connection with Seychelles, or who has made or will make a special contribution to its economic, social or cultural life. The permit fee is SCR 150,000 for the main applicant and covers 5 years. A bank guarantee of at least SCR 20,000 is required.
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.
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals with family ties to Seychelles, or who make a significant economic, social or cultural contribution.
Eligibility
Grounds
A family or domestic connection with Seychelles, or a special contribution to Seychelles' economic, social or cultural life.
Finances
Documentary evidence of financial status, including a banker's confirmation.
Minimum presence
You need to live in Seychelles for at least five days in each 12-month period.
- Applies to permit holders
Official wording
Holders must reside in Seychelles for at least five days in each 12-month period.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistEvidence of financial status, including banker's confirmation
- FeesApplication processing fee
- Steps to applyPrepare evidence of your connection or contribution, and of your finances
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- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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