When you need it
- Passports and citizenship applications abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Residence permits and family reunification
How it works
We order a fresh original from the Civil Status Office. You send the names, the date and the island.
- You give us the names, date and islandNo copy needed. For a birth certificate, the parents' names help.
- The Civil Status Office issues a new original4–6 business days
- The Supreme Court adds the Apostille1–3 business days
- You receive itAs a PDF by email, and the original by DHL Express if you choose it.
Why we need the parents' names
The Civil Status Office finds an entry by name and date. With common names, the parents' names are often the only way to find the right entry, so please give them as completely as you can.
Living abroad without a Seychelles ID
The Civil Status Office's own online service requires a Seychelles identity card. If you live abroad and have no local ID, ordering through us is the practical way to receive a certificate.
What we need from you
- Full name at birth
- Date and island of birth
- Names of both parents
Prices
| Service | Price | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Status certificate with Apostille | €99 | Birth, marriage or death certificate, newly issued |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | €149 | Countries outside the Hague Convention, some medical documents |
| Embassy attestation in Victoria | €149 | Only if the destination country asks for it; embassy fees may be added |
| DHL Express, worldwide | €99 | Once per order, however many documents |
| PDF by email | included | Every order |
Countries outside the Hague Convention
In more than 120 countries the Apostille is all that is needed. For the others, such as the United Arab Emirates or Qatar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds its recognition and, where required, the embassy its attestation. Read more
Questions
How long does it take?
The Civil Status Office currently needs four to six business days to issue the certificate. The Apostille follows within one to three business days.