🇲🇺Visa options for Mauritius
Mauritius offers 22 visa types across 6 categories — from skilled-worker and study visas to family, investment, digital-nomad, and permanent-residency pathways. 12 lead to PR; 18 don't require a job offer. Here's every Mauritius visa tracked by VisaMatch.
22visa types
6categories
12PR pathways
18no job needed
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Visa categories in Mauritius
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Work (8)
Family Occupation Permit
USD 250,000 non-refundable contribution, full family documentation, medical clearance.
Occupation Permit — Expert Pass
Employment contract, minimum MUR 250,000/month basic salary, senior executive or highly specialised professional role.
Occupation Permit — Investor
Mauritius-registered company, initial capital injection (USD 50K or USD 100K), business plan, financial projections.
Occupation Permit — Professional (ProPass)
Employment contract with Mauritius-registered company, minimum MUR 30,000/month basic salary, relevant qualifications and experience.
Occupation Permit — Self-Employed
USD 50,000 transferred to Mauritius business bank account, 3 letters of intent (minimum 2 from local clients), services sector only.
Residency by Innovation
Submit innovative project to EDB for evaluation OR register with MRIC-accredited incubator.
Work Permit (Ministry of Labour)
Employer must advertise vacancy in at least 2 local newspapers, obtain Ministry of Labour clearance, pass health screening.
Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
Minimum undergraduate degree completed at a Mauritius tertiary institution, minimum MUR 25,000/month salary, employment in eligible sector (AI, biotech, fintech, robotics, financi…
Visitor & Transit (6)
Business Visa Visitor
Signed application form, 2 passport photos, passport biodata copy, return/onward ticket, 3 months bank statements, hotel reservation, invitation letter from Mauritian business ent…
Medical Visa Visitor
Referral/appointment letter from a registered private Mauritian hospital, proof of medical insurance or ability to pay treatment costs, standard visa documents.
Multiple Entry Business Visa Visitor
Same as Business Visa plus documented evidence of ongoing Mauritius business dealings (contracts, correspondence, prior visit records).
Social Visa Visitor
Sponsorship letter from a registered Mauritian socio-cultural organisation, signed application form, 2 passport photos, passport copy, return ticket, bank statements, accommodatio…
Transit Visa Visitor
Confirmed onward ticket to third country, valid passport, transit within 24 hours.
Visitor Permit on Arrival Visitor
Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay), return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of sufficient funds (USD 100/day recommended).
Special Status (3)
Golden Visa Special
Residency-by-investment scheme for high-net-worth international investors, using a genuine commercial investment model (not a government donation) in eligible sectors including fi…
Premium Visa (Digital Nomad / Long-Stay) Special
Proof of remote employment or freelance contract, 6 months bank statements, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, comprehensive health and travel insurance.
Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit Special
Age 50+, transfer USD 2,000/month (or USD 24,000/year) into a Mauritius bank account, initial transfer of USD 2,000 within 60 days of arrival, minimum 180 days/year in Mauritius.
Family (2)
Dependent Permit
Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate), criminal record (adult dependents), health insurance, proof of student status for children over 18.
Residence Permit — Spouse of Mauritian Citizen
Valid civil marriage certificate (apostilled if registered abroad), full birth certificate (apostilled), criminal record, 3 months bank statements, proof of Mauritius address.
Permanent Residence (2)
Permanent Residence Permit (20-Year PRP) Permanent
5 years on valid OP/RP (raised from 3 by Finance Act 2025) + meeting category-specific financial thresholds.
Residence Permit via Property Acquisition Permanent
Minimum USD 375,000 investment in qualifying property under an EDB-approved scheme.
Study & Training (1)
Student Permit Study
Acceptance letter from TEC-registered Mauritius institution, valid passport (6+ months), proof of funds to cover tuition and living costs, accommodation proof, medical certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Mauritius
How many visa types does Mauritius offer?
Mauritius offers 22 visa types across 6 categories — covering work, study, family, investment, and permanent-residency pathways.
Can I move to Mauritius without a job offer?
Yes — 18 of Mauritius's 22 visa types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include points-based skilled visas, investor and entrepreneur visas, digital-nomad and remote-worker visas, study visas, and family-sponsored pathways.
Does Mauritius offer a pathway to permanent residency?
Yes. 12 of Mauritius's visa types lead — directly or indirectly — to permanent residency. PR typically requires meeting time-in-country, income, language, and eligibility thresholds specific to each visa.
Which Mauritius visa is right for me?
It depends on your goal. Employment-based visas suit skilled workers with qualifications and experience; family visas fit those with a spouse or close relative in Mauritius; investor and golden visas target entrepreneurs with capital; study visas cover education; digital-nomad and retirement visas suit remote workers and retirees. VisaMatch checks your profile against every Mauritius visa in seconds.
How do I check my eligibility for Mauritius?
Use VisaMatch's free eligibility checker. Enter your nationality, age, occupation, income, and education, then select Mauritius. You'll see every Mauritius visa you qualify for, with links to the official government source for each.
Mauritius in depth
Air qualityGoodAQI 15
ClimateTropical maritimeWarm year-round with a cyclone season from November to April.
Infrastructure6.5/10Good for an island nation, with reliable utilities.
Cost of living42Index, NYC = 100
SafetySafeLow crime, very safe.
Internet45 MbpsGood
Political stabilityStableStable democracy, a strong governance record for the region.
Inflation4.0%Purchasing power index 58
Immigrant friendliness4.1/5Premium Investor and Occupation Permits, plus a digital nomad scheme, make Mauritius very accessible.
Income tax20%Top marginal personal income tax rate on annual chargeable income, effective 1 July 2025; a separate Fair Share Contribution applies to high earners under the Finance Act 2025
Healthcare accessUniversal (free public system) with a growing private sectorConditional — free public healthcare is available to citizens and established residents (generally those resident 183+ days/year), but new arrivals/non-residents typically must pay for treatment or use private insurance until they qualify as residents
Best-performing job sectors
Financial services — +4% YoY, established offshore hub
Tourism — +6% YoY
Tech/BPO — +5% YoY
Curated research pass, sourced per field (tax, salary, healthcare and legal figures cite an official or named source) — not live data. Refreshed periodically, not real-time.
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