What document are required when apply for a New GOP?
  • Ensure GOP application has been fully completed and signed by owner of company.
  • Passport photo of the employee (permit holder) and that of the dependent.
  • Passport copy which is valid and visible
  • Employment approval.
  • Certificate of entitlement
  • Establishment List
  • CV and relevant certificate of competence.
  • Seychelles Qualification Authority Evaluation certificate
  • Medical fitness certificate of the employee from Seychelles occupational Health section (Mandatory for all employment above one month)
  • SMSA Approval for Seafarer
  • Media Commission approval for journalist
  • NSC approval in respect of Sport’s man
  • Health Professional Council Registration Seychelles in respect of Health Professionals
  • Valid contact number and address.
  • Accommodation approval from public health for workers.

Important Note

Employment Certificate is not applicable for Sportsmen, Musician, Short-term medical, major shareholders or Director of a company

What document require for a New Company?
  • Valid Business License (where applicable)
  • Registration Certificate of Incorporation / Business Name
  • Memorandum & Article of Association in respect of Company
  • Farmers Registration in respect of Farm workers
  • Valid Copy of ID Card in respect of Career
  • Seychelles Investment Board Approval for any Foreign Partner involved
What document require for a Short Term GOP? (One Month)
  • Ensure GOP application has been fully completed.
  • Passport photo of the employee (permit holder) (Dependent are not endorse on a short term GOP
  • Passport copy which is valid and visible
  • CV and relevant certificate of competence.
  • SMSA Approval for Seafarer
  • Media Commission approval for journalist
  • NSC approval in respect of Sport’s man
  • Valid contact number and address.
  • A covering letter from company with the nature of work

Important Note

GOP is valid for one month only and are not extendable.

What document require if employee has to change Post Title?
  • Ensure GOP Variation form has been fully completed.
  • Passport copy which is valid and visible
  • Employment approval with Specific Change
  • CV and relevant certificate of competence if applicable.
  • Medical fitness certificate of the employee from Seychelles occupational Health section (Mandatory for all employment above one month)
  • SMSA Approval for Seafarer
  • Media Commission approval for journalist
  • NSC approval in respect of Sport’s man
  • Health Professional Council Registration Seychelles in respect of Health Professionals
  • Valid contact number and address.
What document require of replacement of GOP ?
  • Company should provide a covering letter.
  • GOP of the previous employee
  • Ticket of the previous employee whereby the employee is still in the country.

Important Note

Employment Certificate will appear as a renewal most of the time.

What document require when apply for a New Permit if Married to a Seychellois?
  • Ensure GOP application has been fully completed and signed by the owner of the company.
  • Passport photo of the employee (permit holder) and that of the dependent.
  • Passport copy which is valid and visible
  • Employment approval.
  • Certificate of entitlement
  • Establishment List
  • CV and relevant certificate of competence.
  • Seychelles Qualification Authority Evaluation certificate
  • Medical fitness certificate of the employee from Seychelles occupational Health section (Mandatory for all employment above one month)
  • SMSA Approval for Seafarer
  • Media Commission approval for journalist
  • NSC approval in respect of Sport’s man
  • Health Professional Council Registration Seychelles in respect of Health Professionals
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Birth Certificate of the Seychellois
  • Valid contact number and address

Important Note

The foreigner should be out of the country while the process is ongoing.

What document require when extending or renew of GOP ?
  • Ensure GOP Extension application has been fully completed.
  • Passport copy which is valid and visible
  • Employment approval for extension.
  • Medical fitness certificate of the employee from Seychelles occupational Health section for workers who has been in the country for over two years as such is valid for two years only.
  • SMSA Approval for Seafarer
  • Media Commission approval for journalist
  • NSC approval in respect of Sport’s man
  • Health Professional Council Registration Seychelles in respect of Health Professionals
  • Valid contact number and address. 

Important Note

If the employer cannot provide a valid employment approval for renewal a ticket out of Seychelles should be attached to the application.

What is a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP)?

A permit issued by the Department of Immigration to allow a foreigner to reside and work in Seychelles.

What is the first step of such process?

To be able to issue a GOP the employer needs to submit an application form, which is accompanied by relevant documents.

What the requirement to request for refund?
  • Refund application form which has been completed fully
  • Supplier Form with Bank Details attached
  • GOP
Who applies for a GOP ?

The employer only.