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 Jul 2026
- Visa cost
- $50
- Length of stay
- 12 months
- Processing
- 5–10 business days
- Official source: seychelles.govtas.com · Verified Jul 2026
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
Renewal and long-term stay
- Renewable: yes
Up to 12 months, with extensions possible while you still meet the conditions. Seychelles permanent residency is its own route requiring five or more years of continuous legal residence, and nothing published ties the Workcation Retreat to it — assume it doesn't count unless Immigration tells you otherwise.
Tax
- Foreign income taxed locally: no — foreign-earned income is not taxed locally
- Special nomad or expat tax regime: yes — see below
Workcation Retreat holders are not subject to Seychelles tax on income earned from outside the country — the exemption is one of the programme's main selling points. As always it exempts you locally and does nothing about your home country's claim on the same income.
This summarises published rules, not your situation, and it is not tax advice. Two things it can't tell you: your home country may tax you anyway — US citizens are taxed on worldwide income wherever they live — and day-count is only the most common trigger for tax residency, not the only one. Having a permanent home, a family or your centre of economic interests in a country can make you resident well before the day count does. Get advice before you move.
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.
First nomad visa? Our digital nomad visa guide explains how qualifying, applying, and taxes work across every country.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an income requirement?
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.
Will I be taxed in Seychelles?
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.
How much does it cost?
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.
How long can I stay?
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. See how we verify this data — and tell us if something here is out of date.