All applications are to be done according to a prescribed form, obtainable at the Employment Department or on the Ministry’s official web site. Forms are also to be made available in all district administration offices. The unit ensures that all posts being applied for employment of non-Seychellois have been advertised in accordance with section 9 (4)and/or 11 of the Employment Act 1995.

In case the post was not advertised the applicant is asked to do so before any further consideration can be given to the application. On receipt of the completed application form and proof of advert, the unit verifies the job seekers database to ascertain the availability of local job seekers. In case that a local job seeker is available the person is contacted and referred to the employer organization for consideration. If the local job seeker is not selected for employment, the unit conducts site visit if (necessary) to satisfy itself that the request is genuine and necessary.

Depending on the findings at (6), the officer recommends the approval or non-approval of the application on file with the following therein enclosed

The letter of request accompanied by proof of advert.

The proof that local job seekers are not available.

The establishment list of the employer organization.

Proof that there are no arrears in payment of attestation fees by the applicant.

Justification for the recommendation.

The approval or non-approval of the ministry is conveyed to the applicant by letter. If approved the applicant is advised to contact  Immigration for the processing of the Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) and to have the contracts attested once permit is issued by Immigration. The contract of employment is received, verified and attested if the officer is satisfied that it complies with the Employment Act 1995.

The fee amounting to SR 500 per person must accompany the submission of contracts for attestation. Data on the number of approved cases are fed to the Planning, Research and Information Section for the databases.