United Arab Emirates Seychelles Workcation Program

Since April 2021, Seychelles introduced the "Workation Retreat Program," a digital nomad visa catering to employees and self-employed individuals. This unique opportunity allows digital nomads, including remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurial families, to settle on the island for up to one year. Embrace the chance to work, live, and enjoy the beauty of Seychelles while balancing your professional and personal life in this stunning tropical paradise.

Who can be eligible for the Seychelles digital nomad visa?

The eligibility criteria for the Seychelles digital nomad visa are as follows:

• Self-Employed Individuals: If you operate a business outside of Seychelles and are self-employed, you meet the criteria for the digital nomad visa.
• Employed Individuals and Freelancers: Both employed professionals and freelancers who have the capability to work remotely are eligible to apply for the Seychelles digital nomad visa.

Benefits of Working as a Digital Nomad in Seychelles

• Tax exemption for digital nomads in Seychelles. You won't have to pay any local income tax, personal income tax, or business tax. Additionally, you'll be exempted from tax and custom duty on work equipment and personal effects.
• Applying a Seychelles digital nomad visa is a straightforward process. The application is completed online, taking just a few minutes, and requires minimal documentation. The process time is relatively short, usually just a few weeks.
• Cheap application fees. To get a Seychelles digital nomad visa is very cheap. You have to pay a one-time fee of only €45.

How to apply to for the Seychelles digital nomad visa:

• Obtain the required documents. The list of the documents you need is in the checklist of documents below.
• Apply for the Visitors Workation Permit. In order to be a participant in the program, you must apply for the Visitors Workation Permit (VWP) at least 60 days before entering Seychelles. Please, use link to the programm below.
• Apply for the Health Travel Authorization. After VWP is validated, you can complete your application for entry into Seychelles by applying for a Health Travel Authorization (HTA).
• Pay the application fee. For the combined application of VWP and HTA, a one-time fee of €45 is required.
• Receive the unique THA document. The THA document will feature the ‘Seychelles Workcation Retreat’ program logo, ID number as well as a color-coded in amber.

How much does the Seychelles Digital Nomad Visa Cost?

The visa application fee is 45 EUR. Visa fee is non-refundable.

Processing time for the Digital Nomad Visa in Seychelles - Seychelles Workcation Program

Visa processing time can be as long as two months.

How long can I stay in Seychelles as a Digital Nomad?

Visa on "Seychelles Workcation Retreat" is valid for 1 year.

Paying taxes as a Digital Nomad in Seychelles

Under Workation Retreat, Digital Nomads based in Seychelles are free from any tax obligations, including both personal income tax and business tax. In addition, digital nomads receive exemption from customs duties and taxes applicable to their work equipment.

Is it possible to apply the Digital Nomad Visa in Seychelles for themselves as well as for dependents?

Yes, you may applay with spouse or dependent child.