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Seychelles

Overview

Seychelles is an island republic in the western Indian Ocean, off East Africa with approximately 115 islands. Seychelles is the second-smallest country with an area of 455 sq km (176 sq mi). The current population of Seychelles 98 555.

There are three official languages in Seychelles: Creole, English, and French. The primary languages spoken by the Seychellois population is their own Creole variant – which a mix of Swahili and Malagasy and French. The official currency in Seychelles is the Seychelles Rupee.

Known for its beautiful blue seawater and exotic life, the climate in Seychelles is tropical: warm and humid throughout the year. From November to March, it is the rainy and muggy season – where the northwest winds blow. June to September is a dry and slightly cooler season. From December to March, it gets extremely wet.

Country Facts

  • Currency - Seychelles Rupee (SR)
  • Climate : Tropical
  • Water: Drinkable in most major cities
  • Time Zone: GMT+4
  • Official Languages: Creole, English, and French
  • Population: 99000
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Housing

The accommodation in Seychelles is constantly developing. Seychelles offers hotels, self-categories of guest houses, estates and apartments. Eden Island has a variety of luxury properties (villas, mansions, houses and penthouses), apartments, estates and hotels.

Pangia Beach is a high-end residential development of luxury beach apartments with a private marina.

Housing Facts

Popular Expat Areas

  • Beau Vallon
  • Praslin
  • Anse Toile
  • La Digue
  • Victoria

Indicative Pricing (Unfurnished)

  • 2-bedroom apartment: USD 30,000 – 45,000 p.m.
  • 3-bedroom house: USD 30,000 – 60,000 p.m.

  • General Knowledge

    Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, is the smallest in the world and can be easily explored on foot in less than a day.

  • General Knowledge

    The Seychelles was once a hideout for pirates

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Schooling

Education for students is free and compulsory from ages 5 to 16 in primary and secondary schools. There exists no university in Seychelles, and further education is achieved through scholarship programs in other countries.

Education Facts

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Immigration to Seychelles

All foreign nationals visiting Seychelles are granted visa-free access. They must be in a possession of a valid passport, return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.

Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP)

When foreign national wishes to work in Seychelles, they need a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) also known as a work permit. A GOP allows a person to be gainfully occupied in Seychelles as either an employee or a self-employed person. The GOP application must be filled at least 10 weeks before the employment starts.

Residence Permit

A residence permit is issued to a foreign national who has a) has a family or domestic connection with Seychelles b) has made or will make a special contribution to the social, cultural, or economic life of Seychelles. A residence permit application form from the immigration division in the Independence house can be filled.

Visa Facts

Immigration Services

We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.

Outbound

We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.

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