SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Child suitability clearance
Required for all paid and volunteer work with children in Seychelles.
- OUTCOME WITHIN
- 30days
- CLEARANCE VALID
- 3years
- RENEWAL OPENS BEFORE EXPIRY
- 4months
Select application type
Public serviceMinistries, departments, agencies and public schools.Start application
Private sector and NGOsPrivate schools, day-care centres, clubs, churches, associations and businesses.Start application
Childminders and assistantsRegistered childminders, assistant childminders and people living at the premises.Start application
RENEWALSA clearance can be renewed from 4 months before it expires.
Renew clearanceApplication process
1Submit application
Tracking reference sent by e-mail.
2Document verification
Missing documents due within 28 days.
3Background checks
Police record check and enquiries with relevant bodies.
4Decision
Within 30 days of lodgement.
5Certificate issuance
Valid for 3 years. Employers verify it by QR code.
Required documentation
| DOCUMENT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Copy of Valid ID Card or passport | MANDATORY |
| Passport-size photograph | MANDATORY |
| Proof of address | MANDATORY |
| Reference letters or certificates of employment from the last two employers | MANDATORY |
| Current check to work with children (if you hold one) | IF YOU HOLD ONE |
| Professional licence or registration | AS APPLICABLE |
| Gainful Occupation Permit (non-Seychellois) | NON-SEYCHELLOIS |
| Current job description | IF EMPLOYED |
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After a decision
- RENEWAL
- Apply from 4 months before to 1 month after the expiry date.
- REVIEW
- Apply to the Review Panel within 28 days of a refusal. The Panel decides within 30 days.
- REAPPLY
- 5 years after a refusal, or earlier if circumstances change.
- CHANGES
- Circumstances within 7 days. Employer within 21 days.