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How to get licensed: Seychelles
Official procedure
- Pass an amateur examination and obtain a relevant radio operator's certificate; SARA describes local training and RSGB examinations. Official procedure [7]
- Apply to the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority using Schedule II of the 2026 licensing regulations; select Radio Frequency Spectrum and Amateur Radio, attach identity document and operator certificate, and supply station/equipment details. Official procedure [8]
- Licensing authority
- Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority (SCRA)
- Cost
- The new 2026 tariff is SCR 1,000 for a one-year amateur radio licence, or SCR 500 for a licence of up to three months; first-year fees may be prorated depending on month of issue. [8]
- Processing time
- A current processing time could not be verified from the linked sources; ask the authority before applying.
No qualifying applicant report was found.
- Additional requirements
- The operator certificate must demonstrate Article 25 operational and technical competence; the application requires a Seychellois ID copy or, for a non-Seychellois, passport copy. [8]
- National amateur radio organization
- Seychelles Amateur Radio Association (SARA)
CEPT and visiting operators
This is not listed as a current CEPT member or T/R 61-01 implementer. CEPT visitor privileges are not established here; ask the destination authority before operating. [6] [5]