Seychelles · Spouse visas
Seychelles Spouse of a citizen
Dependant's Permit for the spouse of a citizen of Seychelles
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Seychelles. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- SCR 1,000 ≈ $69 · SCR 1,000/yr ≈ $69
Cost, time and long term
Government feesSCR 1,000 ≈ $69 · SCR 1,000/yr ≈ $69
- SCR 1,000 (≈ $69)Fee for processing the application.
- SCR 1,000 a year (≈ $69)Fee for the Dependant's Permit, per year.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of marriage
You may apply for permanent residence after being married to a Seychelles citizen for at least 5 years and living in Seychelles as a legal resident for at least 5 years in total.
CitizenshipAfter 15 years of marriage
You may apply for naturalisation after at least 15 years of marriage to a Seychelles citizen (marriages from 29 June 1976) and an aggregate of 2 years as a legal resident, with at least 80% in the citizenship exam. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2023 raised the marriage period from 10 to 15 years and cut the residence period from 5 years to an aggregate of 2 years.
Republic of Seychelles, Official GazetteImmigration and Civil Status Department, Seychelles
Where to applyWhere to apply
The Seychelles citizen applies for the permit on your behalf.
Presence rulesStay rule
The permit ends if you do not enter Seychelles within twelve months of issue or are away for more than twelve months.
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 Seychelles citizen applies for the permit for a non-citizen spouse who will reside with them in Seychelles.
- The applicant is not a prohibited immigrant.
- The applicant does not hold a Residence Permit or a Gainful Occupation Permit.
What you must show2
- The citizen proves means to support the dependant with a pay slip or savings.
- Processing fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) and permit fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) per year.
Documents3
- Proof of the sponsor's Seychelles citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate or naturalisation certificate.
- Copy of the dependant's passport bio-data page and the marriage certificate.
- Medical certificate and a security bond.
After you arrive2
- The permit ceases if the holder does not enter within twelve months of issue or is absent for more than twelve months.
- The permit ceases on breach of its conditions, conviction under immigration laws or deportation.
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
A Seychelles citizen applies for this permit for a non-citizen spouse (and minor children) who will live with them in Seychelles. It does not allow work, which needs a Gainful Occupation Permit. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of SCR 1,000 a year (≈ $69) · Fee for the Dependant's Permit, per year. 1
- A fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) · Fee for processing the application. 1
Requirements
- The Seychelles citizen applies for the permit for a non-citizen spouse who will reside with them in Seychelles. 1
- The applicant is not a prohibited immigrant. 1
- The applicant does not hold a Residence Permit or a Gainful Occupation Permit. 1
- The citizen proves means to support the dependant with a pay slip or savings. 1
- Processing fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) and permit fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69) per year. 1
- Proof of the sponsor's Seychelles citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate or naturalisation certificate. 1
- Copy of the dependant's passport bio-data page and the marriage certificate. 1
- Medical certificate and a security bond. 1
- The permit ceases if the holder does not enter within twelve months of issue or is absent for more than twelve months. 1
- The permit ceases on breach of its conditions, conviction under immigration laws or deportation. 1
Stay
- Permit fee is charged per year; the permit ceases if the holder is absent from Seychelles for more than twelve months.
Work
The permit does not allow work; a Gainful Occupation Permit must be obtained to work.
Family
Minor children of the citizen can be included on the same permit type.
Fine print
Older Immigration Department leaflets still say 10 years of marriage and 5 years of residence; the 2023 amendment sets 15 years and 2 years.
Official sources
- Dependents Permit · Immigration and Civil Status Division, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
- Application for Permanent Residence Permit (Form IMM-15 notes and instructions) · Immigration and Civil Status Department, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 25 of 2023) · Republic of Seychelles, Official Gazette · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2023-12-22
- Acquisition of Citizenship · Immigration and Civil Status Department, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a citizen Morocco | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen South Africa | – | – | Limited |
| Spouse of a citizen Mauritius | – | 2 yr | – |
| Spouse of a resident Cabo Verde | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of SCR 1,000 a year (≈ $69). Fee for the Dependant's Permit, per year. A fee of SCR 1,000 (≈ $69). Fee for processing the application.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Permit fee is charged per year; the permit ceases if the holder is absent from Seychelles for more than twelve months.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
No. The permit does not allow work; a Gainful Occupation Permit must be obtained to work.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Minor children of the citizen can be included on the same permit type.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Seychelles?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Seychelles, which the rules allow after 5 years of marriage. Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 15 years of marriage.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Seychelles?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Dependents Permit · Immigration and Civil Status Division, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
- Application for Permanent Residence Permit (Form IMM-15 notes and instructions) · Immigration and Civil Status Department, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 25 of 2023) · Republic of Seychelles, Official Gazette · checked 2026-10-11
- Acquisition of Citizenship · Immigration and Civil Status Department, Seychelles · checked 2026-10-11
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