# 🇸🇨 Seychelles — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Seychelles from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/seychelles 11 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel - **India**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Australia**: eTA required · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Visitor / Tourism) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €10 | — | 1 day | | Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Transit) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €10 | — | 1 day | | Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Business Visitor) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €10 | — | 1 day | - **Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Visitor / Tourism)** — Key documents: Passport, Travel Authorisation application, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds, Travel Authorisation fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: seychelles.govtas.com - **Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Transit)** — Key documents: Passport, Travel Authorisation application, Onward ticket, Travel Authorisation fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc - **Seychelles Travel Authorisation (Business Visitor)** — Key documents: Passport, Travel Authorisation application, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds, Travel Authorisation fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: seychelles.govtas.com ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seychelles Student Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 1,500 | — | — | - **Seychelles Student Permit** — Key documents: Proof of acceptance, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of financial means, Full birth certificate, Application fee payment · Rights: Study: Authorises study at the approved institution for which the permit was granted. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seychelles Workcation Retreat Programme (Remote Worker) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 365 days | €45 | — | 1 day | | Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit (Self-Employed / Business) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 1,000 | — | 5 days | | Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit (Employee) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 1,000 | — | 5 days | - **Seychelles Workcation Retreat Programme (Remote Worker)** — Key documents: Passport, Workcation application form, Proof of remote employment or business, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Health/travel insurance, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no employment with a Seychelles-based company. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc - **Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit (Self-Employed / Business)** — Key documents: Passport, Project Memorandum / SIB approval, Valid business licence, Certificate of incorporation / business name registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Identity document of business principal, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises self-employment in the approved registered business only. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants can be endorsed via a Dependant's Permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc - **Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit (Employee)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Employment approval / Certificate of Entitlement, Curriculum vitae and competence certificates, Medical fitness certificate, Accommodation approval, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises the specific gainful occupation stated in the permit. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants can be endorsed on a standard GOP (not on short-term permits) via a Dependant's Permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Permanent Residence Permit (Investor Category) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Seychelles Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 150,000 | — | — | - **Permanent Residence Permit (Investor Category)** — Permanent residence for investors of USD 1,000,000 or more in a Seychelles business, requiring 5 years of business association and proof of self-support; SCR 350,000 approval fee. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc - **Seychelles Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of connection or contribution, Proof of financial standing, Bank guarantee, Police clearance / good character evidence, Application and permit fee payment · Rights: Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse (SCR 75,000) and children (SCR 25,000 each) can be included on the permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seychelles Dependant's Permit (Family of Citizen) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 1,000 | — | — | - **Seychelles Dependant's Permit (Family of Citizen)** — Key documents: Proof of sponsor's citizenship, Dependant's passport, Birth certificate(s), Medical certificate, Proof of financial support, Security bond, Application and permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Dependent children may study; verify any separate Student's Permit requirement for tertiary study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers the citizen's non-citizen spouse and minor children. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.sc ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seychelles Permanent Residence Permit (by Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SCR 350,000 | — | — | - **Seychelles Permanent Residence Permit (by Investment)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of investment, Proof of qualifying residence, Proof of financial means, Police clearance / good character evidence, Application and approval fee payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work in Seychelles subject to permit conditions. · Study: Permanent residents may study in Seychelles. · Residency: This is the permanent residence status itself; citizenship has separate requirements. · Family: Family members are accommodated through dependent endorsements; verify per-dependent terms with Immigration. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investinseychelles.com --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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