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Who needs a visa for Seychelles?

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Seychelles visa types (7)

Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.

Visitor's Permit on Arrival (Visa-Free) — Visa-free entry for all nationalities for holiday, business or family — Visitor's Permit issued on arrival plus mandatory Travel Authorisation.
Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) — Work and residence permit for foreign employees and self-employed persons — employer-sponsored via Employment and Immigration.
International Trade Zone (ITZ) Work Permit — Employer-sponsored work permit for jobs inside a Seychelles International Trade Zone, filed via the FSA.
Student Permit — Study permit for foreigners accepted to an approved Seychelles institution — study only, no work.
Dependent Permit (Spouse/Minor Child of Seychellois) — Residence for the foreign spouse and minor children living with a Seychellois sponsor — no work.
Residence Permit (5-Year) — Long-term residence for people with Seychelles family ties or special economic, social or cultural contribution — no work.
Permanent Residence Permit — Indefinite live-and-work status — work without a GOP and buy property with sanction.

Common documents for any trip

Regardless of destination, have these ready: passport valid 6+ months with blank pages, onward or return ticket, accommodation proof, and funds proof. Visa-on-arrival and eVisa routes usually add photos and an online form or fee — open any route above for its exact list.

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