🇸🇨 Digital nomad visa · Seychelles

Seychelles digital nomad visa - program closed

The Visitors' Workcation Permit has effectively been discontinued: the official portal is offline and the immigration service no longer mentions the program (August 2026). The working alternative is a Visitor's Permit for up to 3 months, extendable to 12 in total.

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The Seychelles digital nomad visa, officially the Visitors' Workcation Permit, used to let foreigners working remotely live and work on the islands legally. By mid-2026 the program has effectively been wound down - here is what that means and what the alternative is.

What happened to the program

By mid-2026 the program's official portal, workcation.sc, went offline, and the Seychelles immigration service (ICS) removed all mentions of Workcation from its visa pages. There was no formal closure announcement - the program was quietly wound down. Applying for it is effectively no longer possible.

The alternative: Visitor's Permit

For living and working remotely from Seychelles, the standard visa-free Visitor's Permit remains: it is issued on arrival for up to 3 months and can then be extended - up to 12 months in total. Formally this is a visitor status, not a work visa, so the details - working for a foreign employer, funds and document requirements - are something we'll clarify at a consultation.

At a free consultation we'll go through your situation and suggest a workable route to staying in Seychelles legally.

Cost of living

Estimated monthly expenses for a family of four are $3,200 excluding rent. For a single person - about $900 per month excluding rent. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs about $900 per month.

What digital nomads still have

Easy entry

The Visitor's Permit is visa-free: no advance visa application is needed, and the permit is issued on arrival for up to 3 months.

Up to 12 months with extensions

The initial term is up to 3 months, extendable to 12 months in total.

Works for nomads

It is a visitor status that remote workers use in practice. The specifics of working remotely legally under this status are something we'll clarify at a consultation.

FAQ

Is the Seychelles digital nomad visa (Workcation) still available?

No. By mid-2026 the program's official website went offline and the immigration service removed all mentions of Workcation from its visa pages. There was no formal closure announcement - the program was quietly wound down.

How can a remote worker stay in Seychelles legally?

Via the visa-free Visitor's Permit: up to 3 months on arrival, extendable to 12 months in total. It is a visitor status, not a work visa - we'll clarify the details of your case at a consultation.

Do I have to pay taxes in Seychelles?

The now-closed Workcation program carried a 0% rate. The tax implications of staying on a Visitor's Permit depend on your situation - we'll clarify them at a consultation.

How much does living in Seychelles cost?

A family of four needs about $3,200 per month excluding rent; a single person about $900. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre rents for about $900 per month.

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