About Seychelles
Whether your company is sending employees to Seychelles or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Seychelles' immigration system provides many options for employers of foreign nationals. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility, and benefits for accompanying family members vary by permit type.
- Business visitors do not require a visa. Instead, they are issued a Visitor's Permit (VP) upon arrival, initially valid for one month and extendable up to 12 months. The VP allows activities such as attending meetings and participating in seminars but may not be used for remunerated or productive work. Business visitors should also have sufficient funds to cover their daily expenses and confirmed accommodation before traveling to the Seychelles. All travelers must apply and obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (the e-border control form) at least 48 hours before traveling to Seychelles.
- The most common work authorization type is the Gainful Occupation Permit (Work Permit), which allows foreign nationals to reside and work in Seychelles. Applicants must obtain approval from the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs at least one week before commencing work.
NOTE: Foreign nationals traveling frequently to Seychelles on a Visitor's Permit may be subject to scrutiny by immigration authorities if there is any indication of unauthorized work. The immigration office usually issues work permit outcomes within 1 to 5 days after submitting an application.
If you have questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
Firmwide services
-
Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
-
Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
-
Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
-
Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
-
Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
-
Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
-
Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
-
Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
-
Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
-
Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
-
Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
-
Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
-
Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
-
Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
-
Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
-
Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
-
Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
-
Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
-
Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
