Permanent Residence Permit Seychelles — investor

How it’s marketed vs. how it actually works

Most descriptions online create the impression of a direct investor route — the official portal paints a different picture.

HOW IT’S PRESENTED

WHAT THE OFFICIAL PORTAL SAYS

REAL-WORLD CONSEQUENCE

"Invest $1M — get PR"

WHAT THE OFFICIAL PORTAL SAYSrequires ALREADY 5 years of residence on GOP or as a dependent

not available to an investor arriving in the country for the first time

Investment as the sole condition

WHAT THE OFFICIAL PORTAL SAYSrequires prior sanction from the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB)

the project must be state-approved in advance

Instant PR

WHAT THE OFFICIAL PORTAL SAYSthe exact validity period of the PR permit isn’t specified

confirm current terms with the immigration authority

What the process consists of

The main approval fee is substantially higher than the base processing fee.

COST ITEM

RATE

NOTE

Business investment

RATEfrom $1,000,000

to start or expand a business

Application processing fee

RATESCR1,000

non-refundable, cash at submission

Approval fee

RATESCR350,000

payable upon successful review

How the process runs

Residing in Seychelles for at least 5 years on GOP or as a dependent

A mandatory prerequisite — not bypassed by the investment.

Obtaining prior sanction from the Seychelles Investment Board

The investment project must be state-approved.

Making the investment from $1,000,000

To start or expand a business.

Paying the processing fee and filing the application

SCR1,000, non-refundable.

Approval and paying the final fee

SCR350,000 — transitioning to PR status.

A good fit if

You already reside in Seychelles for at least 5 years on a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) or as a dependent of a GOP holder.

You have capital from $1,000,000 to invest in starting or expanding a business in Seychelles.

You’re prepared to get prior project approval from the Seychelles Investment Board.

You’re interested in PR-holder benefits — exemption from GOP payments, buying residential land at 50% of the standard sanction fee.

A poor fit if

You were counting on a direct "invest from abroad → get PR" route without prior residence — this path isn’t officially available.

You haven’t yet lived in Seychelles for 5 years on GOP or as a dependent — without this prerequisite, the investment alone doesn’t grant PR.

Your capital is below $1,000,000 — no lower threshold exists for this programme.

You need an exact citizenship timeline — the official source doesn’t confirm one; the "11 years" figure seen in some materials isn’t verified by this portal.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners

Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997

The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.

NTL Trust

Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994

30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.

Arton Capital

Монреаль, Канада · since 2006

Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.

Astons

Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989

One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.

La Vida Golden Visas

Лондон, Великобритания · since 2002

Over 20 years of experience, clients from 160+ countries; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and other EU programmes.

Savory & Partners

Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009

Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

Global Citizen Solutions

Лондон, Великобритания / Лиссабон, Португалия · since 2016

Global mobility consultancy with a Lisbon office; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Can I get this PR if I’ve never lived in Seychelles?

No — per the available data, the official Invest in Seychelles portal explicitly requires at least 5 years of residence in Seychelles on a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) or as a dependent BEFORE filing for the transition to PR via the investor route.

Then why is a $1M investment needed if residency is also required?

Per the available data, the investment is the mechanism for transitioning from temporary status (GOP/dependent) to permanent residence specifically for those already established in Seychelles — not a standalone route for new foreign investors.

Is prior project approval required?

Yes — per the available data, the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) must give preliminary sanction to the investment project before further steps.

How much are the fees?

Per the available data, SCR1,000 (non-refundable processing fee) plus SCR350,000 upon successful approval.

Does this PR lead to citizenship after 11 years?

The official Invest in Seychelles source doesn’t confirm this figure — it appears in some third-party materials but isn’t verified by this portal.

What benefits does PR status grant?

Per the available data, exemption from Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) payments and the right to buy residential land at 50% of the standard sanction fee.

Sources

Invest in Seychelles (official investment portal) — Permanent Residence Permit: the 5-year GOP/dependent residency requirement, investment threshold, fees, PR-holder benefits↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.