The Seychelles Immigration & Civil Status Department has several key responsibilities and, focusing on the management of immigration and civil status matters within the country.

Here are the primary functions and duties of this department:

Immigration Control and Management

1. Entry and Exit Control: Regulating the entry and exit of people to and from Seychelles, ensuring compliance with national laws and policies.
2. Permit issuance: Processing and issuing various types of permits to foreign nationals, including tourist, business, work, and resident permits .
3. Resident Permits: Granting and managing resident permits for foreign nationals wishing to reside in Seychelles, whether for employment, investment, or other purposes.
4. Border Security: Ensuring the security and integrity of the country’s borders, preventing illegal immigration, human trafficking, and other related activities.
5. Deportation and Repatriation: Handling the deportation and repatriation of individuals who violate immigration laws or overstay their permitted time in Seychelles.

Civil Status Management

1. Registration of Births: Recording and maintaining official records of births occurring within Seychelles.
2. Registration of Marriages: Overseeing the legal formalities and registration of marriages, ensuring they comply with national laws.
3. Registration of Deaths: Keeping accurate records of deaths, issuing death certificates, and maintaining national mortality data.
4. Issuance of Certificates: Providing official copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates upon request.
5. Name Changes: Processing and approving requests for legal name changes.

Citizenship Services

1. Naturalization: Managing applications for citizenship, including naturalization processes for eligible foreign nationals.
2. Dual Citizenship: Handling requests and procedures related to dual citizenship, where applicable.

Legal Compliance and Policy Development

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all immigration and civil status activities comply with national and international laws and regulations.
2. Policy Development: Formulating and implementing policies related to immigration, border control, and civil status matters, aligning them with national interests and security concerns.

By fulfilling these mandates, the Seychelles Immigration & Civil Status Department plays a crucial role in maintaining the country's security, ensuring orderly migration, and providing essential civil status services to its citizens and residents.

Mr. Allain Volcere