Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: While not a formally named program, Seychelles offers long-term residence permits for financially independent foreign nationals, including retirees, seeking to reside in the country, requiring proof of self-sufficiency.
Eligibility: Applicants, typically retirees, must be financially independent and able to prove sufficient offshore funds to support themselves without working in Seychelles. No specific 'Retirement Visa' program is officially named.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/
Summary: Seychelles offers long-term residence permits for financially independent retirees, not a named 'Retirement Visa'. Key eligibility is proof of ample offshore funds to live without working, enabling a peaceful island retirement.