Seychelles · Pay to stay
Seychelles Non-working residence
Fee: SCR 150k+ ≈ $10k
Residence Permit (non-working residence)
Checked against official sources on Record corrected 12 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Non-working residence is a retire or live on savings route for Seychelles. The fee is SCR 150k+ ≈ $10k. You can stay 5 yrs. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- SCR 150k ≈ $10k · +3 more
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government feesSCR 150k ≈ $10k · +3 more
- SCR 150,000 (≈ $10,400)Permit fee for the main applicant for five years.
- SCR 1,000 (≈ $69)Processing fee.
- SCR 75,000 (≈ $5,190)Permit fee for the spouse if applied for at the same time.
- SCR 25,000 (≈ $1,730)Endorsement of each child on the permit.
Presence rulesMinimum stay
The holder must stay in Seychelles for at least five days in each twelve months of the permit.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is not a prohibited immigrant.
- The applicant has a family or domestic connection with Seychelles.
- The applicant has made or will make a special contribution to the economic, social or cultural life of Seychelles.
What you must show2
- The permit fee is SCR 150,000 (≈ $10,400) for the main applicant for five years, with a processing fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69).
- The holder gives the Chief Immigration Officer a bank guarantee of at least SCR 20,000, (≈ $1,380) which the government can draw on for care, treatment, maintenance or removal costs.
Documents1
- Documentary evidence of financial status, including a banker's confirmation, is required; the page states no amount.
After you arrive3
- The holder must reside in Seychelles for at least five days in each twelve months.
- The holder has no entitlement to free medical service or social security benefit.
- The holder must explore opportunities to contribute to the economy, society or culture.
What happens at day 183
How Seychelles decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
5 years at first
- 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
Five-year non-working residence permit that may be granted to a person 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 holder may not be gainfully occupied. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of SCR 150,000 (≈ $10,400) · Permit fee for the main applicant for five years. 1
- A fee of SCR 75,000 (≈ $5,190) · Permit fee for the spouse if applied for at the same time. 1
- A fee of SCR 25,000 (≈ $1,730) · Endorsement of each child on the permit. 1
- A fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) · Processing fee. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is not a prohibited immigrant. 1
- The applicant has a family or domestic connection with Seychelles. 1
- The applicant has made or will make a special contribution to the economic, social or cultural life of Seychelles. 1
- The permit fee is SCR 150,000 (≈ $10,400) for the main applicant for five years, with a processing fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69). 1
- The holder gives the Chief Immigration Officer a bank guarantee of at least SCR 20,000, (≈ $1,380) which the government can draw on for care, treatment, maintenance or removal costs. 1
- Documentary evidence of financial status, including a banker's confirmation, is required; the page states no amount. 1
- The holder must reside in Seychelles for at least five days in each twelve months. 1
- The holder has no entitlement to free medical service or social security benefit. 1
- The holder must explore opportunities to contribute to the economy, society or culture. 1
Stay
- Five years, the period the permit fee covers; the page states no separate permit term or renewal rule.
- Initial permitted stay: 60 months.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Work
No gainful occupation; a GOP is needed to set up a business.
Family
Spouse and children may be included on payment of the endorsement fees.
Fine print
The permit "may be granted": it is discretionary. The page lists the family or domestic connection and the special contribution as separate points and does not say whether one is enough. The SCR 20,000 (≈ $1,380) bank guarantee is security for government costs, not a savings test, and the page sets no income or savings figure. The page names no age or retirement condition.
Official sources
- Residence Permit · Immigration and Civil Status, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-12
Non-working residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-working residence | Fee SCR 150k+ ≈ $10k | 5 yr | No |
| Own-means residence card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| PR · Financially independent South Africa | Needs assets of ZAR 12M+ ≈ $725k | – | – |
| Retired non-citizen permit Mauritius | Needs income of $2,000+ a month | 10 yr, renewable | No |
| Retiree permanent residence Cabo Verde | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Non-working residence?
A fee of SCR 150,000 (≈ $10,400). Permit fee for the main applicant for five years. A fee of SCR 75,000 (≈ $5,190). Permit fee for the spouse if applied for at the same time. A fee of SCR 25,000 (≈ $1,730). Endorsement of each child on the permit. A fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69). Processing fee.
How long can I stay on the Non-working residence?
Five years, the period the permit fee covers; the page states no separate permit term or renewal rule.
Can I work on the Non-working residence?
No. No gainful occupation; a GOP is needed to set up a business.
Can I bring my family on the Non-working residence?
Spouse and children may be included on payment of the endorsement fees.
How are Non-working residence holders taxed in Seychelles?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Non-working residence. 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 2026-10-12 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Residence Permit · Immigration and Civil Status, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-12
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