What is a Lump Sum Refunds on Migration?

In case of migration from Seychelles to another country as a permanent resident without any intention whatsoever of returning to Seychelles to seek re-employment, a member may claim for the refund of his or her member’s pension contributions on providing documentary proof of migration.

If the person decides to return to Seychelles the person can contribute to the Fund to be able to earn a pension, that is, on completion of 10 years of contribution and on attaining retiring age be entitled to receive a pension or in case of contributing less than ten years be eligible for refund of both the mandatory and voluntary contributions made to the Fund.

A member may apply for Migration Refund if the member has migrated or is about to migrate from Seychelles to another country as a permanent resident of that country.

Can a member be eligible for a Retirement Pension if he/she forfeits the Migration Refund and continues to contribute towards SPF whilst living abroad?

In such cases a migrating member is eligible for a retirement pension if he/she forfeits the Migration Refund and continues to contribute towards SPF whilst living abroad. This option is only available to members who have previously contributed for at least 5 years before emigrating.

How to claim

A claim for the Lumpsum Refunds on Migration must be lodged with our Benefits Section, on the prescribed form. The claim must be accompanied with the following documents;

National Identity Card
Certified copy of passport
Birth Certificate
Bank Account details
Residents Certificate or work permit
Affidavit or approved declaration to support the claim

The member will be eligible for a one-time lumpsum of all contributions standing in his/her account, with accrued interest.

Benefits & Refunds Lifecycle

How to Claim

You need to have contributed to either one of the following: