Business & investor visas
Seychellois International Trade Zone Work Permit
A permit allowing non-Seychellois to enter and work for a business operating within a Seychelles International Trade Zone.
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ICS does not publish ITZ permit fees or full eligibility criteria; these are set by the Financial Services Authority and were not verified on an official FSA page.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Seychelles government website before you apply.
- Official name
- International Trade Zone Work Permit
- Route type
- Work permit within an International Trade Zone
- Applied for by
- The prospective employer, via the Financial Services Authority (FSA)
- Family
- Spouse and minor children may be endorsed on the permit
- Who applies
- The prospective employer
- The ITZ operator applies on the worker's behalf; the worker cannot enter as a visitor to seek the job.
- Where to apply
- Financial Services Authority (FSA), Seychelles
- The FSA regulates the International Trade Zone and issues the permit and application form.
- Family members
- Spouse and minor children can be endorsed
- They may, on application, be added to the ITZ work permit holder's permit.
- Purpose
- Work inside a declared International Trade Zone
- The ITZ was created by an Act of Parliament to allow international trading in and through Seychelles.
Who it is for
- Non-Seychellois taking up employment with a business operating in a Seychelles International Trade Zone
- Spouses and minor children of ITZ permit holders (by endorsement)
Requirements
- A job with an ITZ employer, who applies on the worker's behalf through the FSA
- The worker must not enter Seychelles as a visitor intending to seek ITZ employment
- Detailed requirements and fees are set by the FSA - contact them directly
How to apply
- The prospective employer applies through the Financial Services Authority (FSA)
- See the ICS International Trade Zone FAQ and the FSA website for the process
Frequently asked questions
The prospective employer applies on the worker's behalf through the Financial Services Authority (FSA), Seychelles. A non-Seychellois may not enter Seychelles as a visitor to look for ITZ employment, so the permit must be arranged in advance.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.