Dependent Permit
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Dependent Permit

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

1,000 SCR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Permit for spouses and minor children of Seychelles citizens or permit holders. Allows family members to reside with primary permit holder. No work authorization included.

The Dependent Permit is issued to spouses and minor children of Seychelles citizens or holders of Residence Permits or Gainful Occupation Permits. It allows family members to reside with the primary permit holder while maintaining family unity.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Copy of bio page

Passport photo

Recent, biometric format

Birth certificate

Original or certified copy

Marriage certificate

If applicant is spouse

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Valid permit

Copy of sponsor's permit

Proof of relationship

Marriage/birth certificate

Sponsorship letter

Confirming support and responsibility

Application form

Dependent Permit Application

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Advantages

  • Allows family reunification
  • Low annual fee (SCR 1,000)
  • Renewable as long as sponsor's permit valid
  • Can be issued for multiple family members

Considerations

  • No work authorization
  • Dependent on sponsor's status
  • Annual renewal required
  • Must maintain continuous family relationship
  • 12-month entry requirement

Application Process

1

Sponsor applies

Seychelles citizen or permit holder initiates application

2

Submit family documentation

Birth certificates, marriage certificate

3

Provide proof of relationship

Legal documents establishing family relationship

4

Submit application

To Immigration Department

5

Pay permit fee

SCR 1,000 per year

6

Receive dependent permit

Valid for 1 year

Application Forms

Application for Dependant's Permit

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