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Seychelles Trade zone work permit
International Trade Zone work permit
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Key facts
Trade zone work permit is a work route for Seychelles. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
Where to applyWhere to apply
Your employer applies through the Financial Services Authority. You cannot enter Seychelles as a visitor to look for work in an International Trade Zone.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Seychelles
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Foreigners may not enter as visitors to seek ITZ employment.
- Spouse and minor children can be endorsed.
Steps1
- The employer applies through the Financial Services Authority.
What happens at day 183
How Seychelles decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period commencing or ending during the tax yearIndividual is a resident person if present 183 days or more (also if resident or domiciled in Seychelles); for DTAA-country non-citizens it also unlocks citizen rates.
- Income tax
Employed persons pay progressive monthly tax on emoluments from 1 June 2018; a non-citizen pays 15 percent from the first rupee while a citizen has a 0 percent first bracket, except that a non-citizen from a double-taxation-agreement country present 183 days or more pays the citizen rates.
All tax rules for Seychelles Tax records checked
Full official text
Work permit for a non-Seychellois employed in an International Trade Zone; the employer applies through the Financial Services Authority. 1 2
Requirements
- Foreigners may not enter as visitors to seek ITZ employment. 1
- Spouse and minor children can be endorsed. 1
- The employer applies through the Financial Services Authority. 1
Stay
- The permit authorises the holder to reside in Seychelles and work in the named International Trade Zone for the period for which it was granted. It ceases to be valid at the end of that period, when employment with the zone operator ends, or if it is revoked.
Work
Employment within an International Trade Zone.
Family
Spouse and minor children may be endorsed on application.
Official sources
- International Trade Zone work permit · Immigration and Civil Status, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act 3 of 2000), section 17A International Trade Zone Work Permit · Financial Services Authority, Seychelles (published copy of the Act) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2000-03-20
Trade zone work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade zone work permit | – | – | – |
| Gainful Occupation Permit | – | – | Limited |
| Employee residence card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Corporate visa South Africa | – | 3 yr | Limited |
| Professional Occupation Permit Mauritius | Needs income of MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050 | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Trade zone work permit?
The permit authorises the holder to reside in Seychelles and work in the named International Trade Zone for the period for which it was granted.
Can I work on the Trade zone work permit?
Employment within an International Trade Zone.
Can I bring my family on the Trade zone work permit?
Spouse and minor children may be endorsed on application.
How are Trade zone work permit holders taxed in Seychelles?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Trade zone work permit. The standard rules apply: Employed persons pay progressive monthly tax on emoluments from 1 June 2018; a non-citizen pays 15 percent from the first rupee while a citizen has a 0 percent first bracket, except that a non-citizen from a double-taxation-agreement country present 183 days or more pays the citizen rates.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- International Trade Zone work permit · Immigration and Civil Status, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act 3 of 2000), section 17A International Trade Zone Work Permit · Financial Services Authority, Seychelles (published copy of the Act) · checked 2026-10-11
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