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Living in Mauritius

Short-Term Stays

A stay of 3 months, renewable once (for a total of 6 months) within a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31.

At the end of the first 3-month period, it will be necessary to leave the territory for at least one day and return in order to benefit from an additional 3 months or to go to the immigration department in Port Louis in order to obtain the “Sesame” for 3 additional months.

Visas are not required for:

  • Mauritian citizens;
  • Persons residing in Mauritius under the Immigration Act;
  • A Mauritian citizen’s spouse;
  • Children legally adopted by Mauritian citizens and spouses of Mauritian citizens;
  • Holders of diplomatic passports issued by governments other than Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Libya, the State of Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen;
  • Holders of passports issued by the governments of countries belonging to the European Union;
  • Crews of a vessel traveling on duty or in transit to another vessel;
  • Holders of passes issued by the United Nations, COMESA, SADC or other internationally recognized organizations;
  • Holders of INTERPOL passports visiting Mauritius on official business;
  • Holders of passes issued by the African Reinsurance Corporation and the African Development Bank Group in respect of their directors;
  • Officers or employees traveling to Mauritius on official business;
  • People who intend to stay in Mauritius only for the duration of the stay of a vessel on which they arrive and depart.

BE ADVISED

These guidelines are subject to amendment & should not be interpreted as definitive.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Foreign visitors must be in possession of a passport with a validity date exceeding their stay in Mauritius.

FIND OUT MORE

EDB Website
www.residency.mu

Visas Requirements
passport.govmu.org

Valid Visas In Mauritius

Tourist Visa

A maximum period of 6 months can be granted in a calendar year on a case-by-case basis, subject to immigration requirements.

Business Visa

A maximum of 120 days in a calendar year for any stay of up to 90 days without remuneration for the holder in Mauritius.

Social Visa

Granted to non-citizens sponsored by socio-cultural organizations for a maximum of 45 days to conduct social and religious activities.

Multiple Entry Visa

Granted only to foreign businessmen with business interests in Mauritius who require a visa prior to travel. A maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year is permitted, and each trip must not exceed 90 days.

Transit Visa

Granted to passengers traveling to a third country within 24 hours.

Medical Visa

Granted on arrival for the duration of treatment, but not exceeding 6 months.

Student Visa

Once the foreign student has returned all the required documents and payments to his/her host university in Mauritius, the institution will submit all the supporting documents to the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) located in Port Louis. The PIO will process and issue the student visa by email.

Visa For Interns

If it is a practical internship in the context of higher education, the student can go in person to the Passport Office mentioned above in order to file the application.

Premium Visa

Foreigners who wish to stay in Mauritius for at least one year, alone or with their family, are eligible for the premium visa. This visa is intended for professionals, investors, and foreign retirees, among others. It allows them to stay on the island without entering the labor market. Foreign nationals must, in fact, continue to work remotely and prove that their money comes from outside. The premium visa is valid for one year and can be extended. It allows its holder to spend at least 180 days in Mauritius.

What is the procedure for obtaining a Premium Visa?
The process is easy and may be completed for free on the EDB website. When applying, you must present the following documents:

  • a valid passport
  • a copy of your round-trip airline ticket
  • a passport size photo
  • travel and health insurance covering the entire period of your stay
  • proof of sufficient funds to support you and your family during your stay, such as a bank statement
  • a valid email address
  • an accommodation reservation

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Residence Permit

The Retirement Residence Permit

In addition to being valid for ten years, it is also renewable for another ten years with the possibility of applying for permanent residency for 20 years.

In order to qualify, an expatriate must meet the following requirements:

  • Not to be a Mauritian national;
  • Be over 50 years old;
  • Not working;
  • Make an initial transfer of at least USD 1,500 or its equivalent in a freely convertible foreign currency to his/her local bank account in Mauritius, and then transfer at least USD 1,500 per month for a total of at least USD 18,000 annually or its equivalent in a freely convertible foreign currency during the 10-year validity of the residence permit;
  • Submit at the end of each year proof of transfer of funds to his/her local bank account to the Economic Development Board, provide the Mauritian tax authorities with information on other residences he/she may have in other jurisdictions, including tax residences.

Occupation Permits

These permits allow expats to live and work in Mauritius for 10 years, then they can renew for another 10 and for another 20 if it is an application for permanent residence. All applicants for business licenses must enter Mauritius with a “Business” visa (or the mention “Business”) on the passport.

Three types of permits are available:

  • Investor, if the holder is an investor;
  • Professional, if the holder is employed in a Mauritian company;
  • Self-employed, if the holder is an independent entrepreneur.

Permanent Residence Permit

Expatriates who have lived in Mauritius under a Retirement Residence Permit or an Occupation Permit for 3 years can apply for a permanent residence for 20 years if they comply with the following conditions:

  1. In the case of a retired applicant
  • Have transferred at least USD 1,500 per month or a total of at least USD 54,000 for 3 consecutive years prior to the application for permanent residence;
  • Have submitted to the Economic Development Board, at the end of each year, proof of transfer of funds to its local bank account and have provided the Mauritian tax authorities with information on other residences it may have in other jurisdictions, including tax residences.
  1. In the case of a salaried applicant

The applicant should have received a monthly salary of at least Rs 150,000 for three consecutive years prior to applying for permanent residence.

  1. In the case of an entrepreneur
  • According to the Business Registration Act of 2002, an independent foreign worker engages in a professional activity for his or her own account in the service sector and is registered with the Corporate and Business Registration Department;
  • It requires an annual income of at least Rs 3 million for the 3 consecutive years preceding the application for permanent residence.
  1. In the case of an Investor status applicant
  • A turnover of Rs 15 million annually, or a total of Rs 45 million for 3 consecutive years preceding the application for permanent residence;
  • A foreign national who has invested at least USD 375,000 in a qualifying activity is also eligible for the 20-year residence permit. Regarding the mentioned sectors: agribusiness, audio-visual, film and communication, banking, construction, education, environmentally friendly and ecological energy products, financial services, fisheries and marine resources, free port, information technology, infrastructure, insurance, entertainment, manufacturing, marina development, tourism and warehousing, initial public offerings.
  1. Obtaining a residency permit as a Real Estate Investor

Under the RES, IRS, PDS or Ground+2 programs, non-residents who invest a minimum of USD 375,000 in a property in Mauritius can apply for and benefit from residency as long as they remain the owner of the property.

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