Retirement Age Set at 66 from January 2026 Under New Social Security Regulations
VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Agency for Social Protection has announced the implementation of the Social Security (Retirement Age) Regulations 2025, which will officially set the retirement age at 66 years from January 2026. To clarify the changes under the Social Security Act, the agency’s chief executive, Roma Edmond, held a press conference yesterday at Oceangate House.
‘Individuals aged 66 to 67 can begin submitting their retirement applications. We are therefore appealing to persons within this age group to come forward and start the application process from Monday,’ she said. Mrs Edmond was flanked by Juliana Augustin and Lolita Laporte during the press conference, as the agency moves to ensure a smooth transition for contributors, pensioners and the general public.
The new regulations replace the previous framework and will govern how contributions are calculated and how benefits are disbursed going forward. The agency has committed to providing further information to employers and contributors to ensure that all those approaching retirement age are fully aware of their options, obligations and entitlements under the updated rules.
