Residence Permit
Residence Permit is a residence route in Seychelles (Selvforsørgende). Discretionary: family/domestic connection with Seychelles or special contribution to economic/social/cultural development (investors, property owners, retirees). Proof of means + bank guarantee ≥SCR 20,000. 5-yr fees: SCR 150,000 main, 75,000 spouse, 25,000 per child + SCR 1,000 processing.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 5 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Selvforsørgende |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 14'100 |
| Indkomst / år | — |
| Formue | — |
| Min. ophold | 5 |
| PR | — |
| Statsborgerskab | — |
| Arbejde | no |
| Berettiget | all |
| Skat | No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%) |
| Pr. | 2026-10 |
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