Can I extend my stay in Seychelles?


Can I extend my stay in Seychelles? According to the Seychelles Visa Policy, a Seychelles Visitors Permit upon Arrival is issued free of charge and is valid for up to 3 months. However, later on, it can be extended in 3 month increments with a further extension not exceeding the total period of 12 months.


Can I become a Seychelles citizen?

Naturalized Citizen Has been a legal resident in Seychelles for a period of 5 years or more immediately before making this application. You have obtain at least 80% marks in 1 of the 3 national languages in the citizenship qualifying examination.


Can I own a house in Seychelles?

In Seychelles anyone can own property, local or non-local. If you are a Seychelles Passport holder you can purchase property at any time without permission and Stamp Duty (Transfer Tax) is set at 5% of the purchase price.


How much is residence permit in Seychelles?

The fee for the residence Permit is Scr. 50,000.00 for the main applicant and Scr. 25,000.00 for the spouse if applied at the same time. The fee for endorsement of each minor dependant on a Residence Permit is Scr.


Can I go to Seychelles without visa?

Seychelles is a visa-free country, which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel except for passport holder from Kosovo as Seychelles does not recognized the State of Kosovo therefore entry will not be permitted.


Can foreigners buy property in Seychelles?

Need to know. Foreigners must get government permission to buy and cannot own freehold land or freehold property on islands other than Mahé, Eden Island, Cerf Island, Praslin and La Digue. On arrival, visitors are permitted to stay for three months with the right to extend for a further three months.