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Mauritius — Premium Travel Visa — Mauritius

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This page presents publicly published visa program facts (income thresholds, durations, fees) as reference information. It does not promise visa approval, does not give personalized application advice, and does not calculate tax owed under this visa’s tax regime. Always confirm current requirements with the official government source linked below and consult a qualified immigration attorney before applying.

Data last verified 20 Aug 2026 — methodology

Premium Visa

Mauritius's Premium Visa is a free, renewable long-stay visa for tourists, retirees, and remote professionals/families, valid for more than 6 months up to 1 year; official FAQ evidence states USD 1,500/month per adult and USD 500/month per dependent child.

Last verified: 20 August 2026

Key facts

Minimum income
$1,500.00/mo
($1,500.00/mo)
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Application fee
$0.00
Typical processing time
5 days
Online application
Yes
Family eligible
Yes
Allows clients in visa country
No
Allows local employment
No
Path to residency
No

Key requirements

  • Proof of long-stay plan
  • travel and health insurance
  • applicant must not enter the Mauritius labour market
  • main place of business/source of income and profits outside Mauritius
  • accommodation evidence
  • recent 3-month bank statements
  • proof of monthly income of at least USD 1,500 per adult and USD 500 per dependent child
  • online application with no processing fee

Common reasons for rejection

  • Insufficient funds or income proof
  • missing health/travel insurance
  • local employment intent
  • accommodation or return-ticket evidence missing
  • incomplete online documents

What this visa does NOT do

  • Does not allow entering the Mauritian labour market.
  • Does not permit local employment in Mauritius.
  • Does not lead to permanent residency.

Caveats

  • Income thresholds and processing times can change — always confirm current figures on the official Mauritian government source linked below.
  • This tool does not calculate your Mauritian tax residency or liability under this visa's regime — consult a qualified tax professional.

Official government sources

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