Seychelles.

A residence permit category for buyers of property in the Eden Island development, listed in the Immigration Department's fee schedule (SCR 150,000 for 5 years including spouse and children). No official minimum price, legal basis or start date was found; industry sources cite USD 500,000 for property-linked residence permits generally, which was not confirmed officially. The ordinary residence permit is discretionary (family connection or 'special contribution' to Seychelles) and does not allow work.

Not a citizenship-by-investment programme: requires an investment of at least USD 1 million in a Seychelles business plus 11 years' aggregate residence, a citizenship exam (80% in a national language), sponsors and public notices. Introduced by the 2013 amendments to the Citizenship Act (text not obtained; no in-force date found). The only source is the Immigration Department's November 2013 guide, which says the amendments 'will introduce' the rules, so launched is empty (decision 14; it was briefly set to the guide's month). Fee SCR 350,000 (2020 list). No counts found.

Permanent residence for a non-Seychellois who has invested the equivalent of at least USD 1 million in a Seychelles business and has lived there legally for 1 year, or has 5 years' business association with Seychelles. Holders can work without a Gainful Occupation Permit and pay 50% of the sanction fee for buying property. Introduced by 2013 amendments to the Citizenship Act and Immigration Decree (texts not obtained; 'launched' is the month of the Department's guide). Permit fee SCR 150,000. Citizenship for investors needs 11 years' aggregate residence (see syc-investor-citizenship). No counts found.