Student's Permit
Non-Seychellois accepted on a course at an approved Seychelles educational institution can get a Student's Permit, valid for one year at a time. The processing fee is SCR 1,000 and the permit fee is SCR 1,500 per year. The permit does not allow work.
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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Who it’s for
Foreign students at approved Seychelles institutions, and dependants continuing studies.
Eligibility
Acceptance
Accepted on a course at an approved Seychelles educational institution.
Funds
Evidence of financial means for the whole course.
DependantsDependants
A child who depends on a parent in Seychelles, or who has turned 18, may also apply to continue studies.
- Applies to dependants
- Age mentioned: 18
Official wording
A child who is a dependant of a parent in Seychelles, or who has turned 18, may also apply to continue studies.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistProof of acceptance
- FeesProcessing fee
- Steps to applyGet an acceptance letter
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- 2 fees
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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