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Pathways to Seychelles Residence and Citizenship

Seychelles

Seychelles’ covered routes include employment and self-employment through the Gainful Occupation Permit, study at an approved institution, and residence as a citizen’s spouse. Foreign work, including unpaid work, requires the appropriate permission. The self-employed route also needs the investment authority’s review of the proposed project.

The East Africa and Indian Ocean guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Seychelles Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in Seychelles. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency Seychelles Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in Seychelles, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Seychelles Spouse Residence A spouse of a Seychelles citizen can apply for family residence in Seychelles, subject to the required evidence and immigration decision. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Seychelles Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Seychelles can support an application for student residence. residency