Seychelles•AfricaVaries
EUR €45
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Up-to-one-year permit for remote workers, freelancers, and business owners to live in Seychelles while earning foreign-sourced income tax-free.
The Seychelles Workcation Retreat Programme, launched in April 2021, offers remote professionals an opportunity to live and work from the archipelago for up to twelve months on a Visitor Workcation Permit (VWP). The programme combines the VWP with a Health Travel Authorisation for a single one-time fee of EUR 45 and is administered through the seychelles.govtas.com portal.
Applicants must demonstrate foreign-sourced income from employment, self-employment, or business ownership, along with valid medical and travel insurance, confirmed accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Foreign income is not subject to Seychelles tax, but holders cannot take up work with Seychelles-based employers, and the permit is non-renewable in-country.
This visa is ideal for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote employees who want to base themselves in a tropical setting while serving overseas clients or employers, and who can prove a steady income stream without seeking a local job.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Must be a remote worker, freelancer, or business/company owner.
Must earn income from sources outside of Seychelles (no work for Seychelles-based employers).
Must hold a valid passport from a country permitted to visit Seychelles.
Must hold valid medical and travel insurance covering the stay.
Must provide proof of employment, client history, or company ownership.
Must provide proof of steady income or savings (typically last 6 months).
Must provide proof of confirmed accommodation in Seychelles.
Must hold a valid return or onward travel ticket.
Valid passport
Employment letter or self-employment/business ownership proof
Proof of income (bank statements covering ~6 months) or certificate of good standing
Valid medical and travel insurance
Confirmed accommodation booking
Return or onward travel ticket
Passport-style photograph / selfie
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