Seychelles’ has opened Citizenship by Investment program is available for investors who has undertaken an investment of over USD 1 million or more in the country towards starting or expanding a business.
The new regulations have been published by Seychelles investment board
Seychelles is a smallest african nation with 115 islands with a small population of less than 100,000. It has been a member of commonwealth since 1976. The Seychelles is a visitor paradise with deep blue waters teeming with sea life and gorgeous, unspoiled shores.
Benefits
- Africa’s most powerful passport with visa free to 151 nations (Russia, China, UK, EU Schengen etc)
- Access to free healthcare and other benefits
- Exemption from paying sanction fees and obtaining gainful employment permit.
Eligibility
An investor is eligible to apply for Citizenship by Investment by meeting all the requirements below:
- Have made an investment of USD 1 million or more in a business in Seychelles.
- Have resided in Seychelles for an aggregate period of 11 years as a legal resident.
- Have not been absent from Seychelles for a continuous period of one year or more, without consent from the Minister of Internal Affairs.
- Have not been sentenced with an imprisonment of more than 1 year or more under any laws of Seychelles.
- Score a minimum mark of 80% in one of the three national languages (Creole, English or French) in the Citizenship Qualifying Examination.
- Is not a prohibited immigrant.
Please refer to the official website for more information