How can I get permanent residence in Seychelles?


How can I get permanent residence in Seychelles?

What are eligibility requirements for the Permanent Residence Permit ?
  1. You are married to a citizen of Seychelles for at least 5 years or more.
  2. Or, you posses extraordinary ability in Science, Arts, Education, Economics, Business, Law or Sports.


How much is a 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 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.


What is the easiest country to get permanent residency in?

In Europe, countries that give residence permits easily are Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro and Malta. You can easily obtain residency in the Americas in Antigua and Barbuda, Mexico, Belize, and Nicaragua. Asian countries whose residence permits are easy to get are Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand.


How long can I 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.