Apply for a residence permit
For people who intend to live on Coral Island. Valid for twelve months and the route to citizenship.
- Who it is for
- People who have previously visited on another visa and now wish to make the island their home.
- Cost
- $2,500. Pay within 7 days of applying.
- How long it takes
- Within 5 days of the fee being paid.
- What you get
- A residence permit valid for 12 months. Days on the island count towards citizenship.
- Issued by
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship
Before you start
Residents of San Andreas are not citizens of Coral Island. Every visitor must hold an authorised visa, residence permit or certificate of citizenship before travelling.
- A visa previously held for Coral Island of any type.
- Your reasons for wishing to reside on the island.
- A sponsor who is a citizen of Coral Island, if you have one. A sponsor is not required for a residence permit but strengthens the application.
- A completed criminal history declaration.
What you need
- An account with the account service. You sign in with it and confirm the person who will travel.
- Your current address in San Andreas.
- A truthful declaration of any active warrants and criminal convictions. The Department reads the Los Santos records and will see them.
- The number of a visa you have held before.
- The name of your citizen sponsor, if any.
Validity, fee and processing
| Option | Valid for | Fee | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 12 months | $2,500 | Within 5 days |
How it works
- Sign in and confirm the person who will travel.
- Complete the application. You can save it as a draft and return to it.
- Submit the application. The fee becomes due and an application number is issued.
- Pay the fee at the Coral Island Flights desk at Sandy Shores Airfield or the Immigration and City Office in Puerto Coral, or use the payment command /coralfees pay.
- An immigration officer reviews the application within the processing time and may ask for more information.
- If approved, your visa appears in your account with its number and verification code. Present it at the airline desk before you fly.
Conditions
- Days spent on the island while holding a residence permit count towards the residence requirement for citizenship.
- A residence permit may be renewed from seven days before it expires.
- Residence permit holders remain subject to removal and entry bans in the same way as other visitors.
After you apply
We will tell you the decision in Your account and by message on the island. An officer may ask you for more information first.
Pay at the Coral Island Flights desk at Sandy Shores Airfield or the Immigration and City Office in Puerto Coral, or use the payment command /coralfees pay. Fees are taken from cash first, then from your bank account.
Renewal of a visa costs the same as the visa being renewed and may be requested from seven days before expiry until fourteen days after.
If you are refused
The decision letter gives the reason. You can apply again when the reason no longer applies. If you think the decision is wrong, you can make a complaint.