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Seychelles — Workcation Retreat Program (Remote Work Visa) Everything you need to live and work from an Indian Ocean paradise

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL

By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Seychelles

Open your laptop to turquoise water, palm-fringed beaches, and warm trade winds. Seychelles designed the Workcation Retreat Program specifically for people who earn from abroad and want a longer, legal stay—without switching to local employment.


What the Workcation Program is

A temporary authorization that lets remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and retirees live in Seychelles from 1 to 12 months while continuing to earn foreign-sourced income. It’s not a local employment visa; it’s a remote-work-friendly visitor status built for longer stays.


Who handles it

The program is promoted by Tourism Seychelles and coordinated with Immigration & Civil Status. Travelers complete required border formalities through the Seychelles e-Border system. (seychelles.com)


Stay, renewal & scope

  • Stay length: minimum 30 days, up to 12 months.
  • Renewal: you may apply again after your first period (subject to approval).
  • Work scope: remote work for non-Seychellois employers/clients (no local employment).
  • Travel: standard visitor conditions apply; use the e-Border portal before travel. (seychelles.com)


Eligibility (plain & practical)

  • You work remotely for an entity outside Seychelles (or freelance with overseas clients).
  • You can show sufficient funds, valid travel/health insurance, and confirmed accommodation.
  • You hold a valid passport and meet routine visitor entry rules. (seychelles.com)


Typical documents

  • Passport + passport-style photo
  • Proof of remote work (employer letter/contract; for freelancers: client contracts/invoices or business registration)
  • Proof of funds/income (recent bank statements/payslips)
  • Travel/health insurance covering Seychelles for your full stay
  • Accommodation confirmation (booking/lease)
  • Return/onward travel or funds to depart
  • Family docs (marriage/birth certificates) if accompanying

(Exact asks can vary—follow the official checklist in the program portal.) (seychelles.com)


How to apply — step by step

  1. Prepare your file (passport, insurance, accommodation, remote-work proof, funds).
  2. Apply online for the Visitors Workcation Permit (VWP) per the Workcation guidance.
  3. Complete e-Border formalities before travel (Seychelles e-Border portal/app).
  4. Travel with your approval and present documents at the border as instructed. (seychelles.com)


Family & lifestyle notes

  • Dependents can accompany under the same Workcation framework (include their documents).
  • Connectivity: resorts and designated hubs have solid internet; check specific island coverage in advance.
  • Island picks: Mahé (most services), Praslin (quieter base), La Digue (slow-life heaven).


Taxes & compliance (at a glance)

  • The program targets foreign income. If you expect extended presence or mixed income sources, get cross-border tax advice.
  • Keep insurance active and accommodation proof handy; some hosts are familiar with Workcation paperwork.


Common pitfalls (and how to dodge them)

  • Accommodation not confirmed: secure a cancellable booking and upload the proof.
  • Insurance too vague: your policy should explicitly cover treatment in Seychelles for your full stay.
  • Missing e-Border step: complete the e-Border submission on time before departure. (seychelles.govtas.com)


One-page checklist (save this)

  • [ ] Passport + photo
  • [ ] Proof of remote work (foreign employer/clients)
  • [ ] Recent bank statements / income proofs
  • [ ] Travel & health insurance (Seychelles coverage)
  • [ ] Accommodation confirmation
  • [ ] e-Border submission approved
  • [ ] Family civil docs (if applicable)


Want a friction-free application?

We’ll pre-review your documents, align your income evidence, and map a Mahé/Praslin setup (SIM, coworking, housing). Book a consult at fromquestravel.com.


Official references

(Per your preference, links only here and the fromquestravel.com mention above.)

  • Tourism Seychelles — Workcation overview & VWP note (apply ahead of travel). (seychelles.com)
  • Immigration & Civil Status — Visitor rules/overview (visa-free framework). (ICS)
  • Seychelles e-Border — official pre-travel portal/app (Gov of Seychelles). (seychelles.govtas.com)

Last reviewed: November 6, 2025 (America/Santo_Domingo).

Updated on: 06/11/2025