Seychelles digital nomad visa
Seychelles is a bucket-list Indian Ocean archipelago — granite peaks, white-sand beaches, and turquoise water — that opened its Workcation program to remote workers. There's no fixed income minimum (just proof you can support yourself), the fee is a flat €45, foreign income isn't taxed locally, and you can stay up to a year. The catch is cost of living: paradise here isn't cheap.
Workcation Retreat Program at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Visa cost: ~$50
- Length of stay: up to 12 months
- Processing time: 5–10 business days
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay (no fixed income minimum) — typically 3–6 months of bank statements
- Remote work as a freelancer, business owner, or employee for entities outside Seychelles
- Valid passport
- Valid medical and travel insurance
- Proof of employment or business ownership
How to apply
- Gather documents: passport, bank statements, proof of remote work, medical/travel insurance
- Apply for the Visitors Workcation Permit (VWP) at the official portal (seychelles.govtas.com), at least 60 days before arrival
- Pay the one-time €45 fee
- Once the VWP is validated, complete the Health Travel Authorization (HTA) for entry
- Receive approval (usually 5–10 business days) and travel; the permit allows stays up to one year
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
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Frequently asked questions
No fixed minimum. Instead of a salary threshold, you show proof of sufficient funds to support yourself — usually via bank statements. You must work for foreign entities, not take up local employment.
No local tax on foreign-sourced income — a standout benefit of the Workcation program. You may still have home-country obligations depending on your citizenship.
A flat one-time fee of €45 for the Workcation Permit application — cheap, though the islands' cost of living is high once you're there.
From 30 days up to one year. You must apply for the permit at least 60 days before you plan to arrive.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.