Category: Work · Processing time: 48 hours–2 weeks
⚡ Quick Answer
Mauritius Premium Visa is a 12‑month renewable long-stay visa for remote workers/retirees with foreign-sourced income.
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Mauritius Passport & Immigration Office
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-05-07.
Visa type
Work
Processing time
48 hours–2 weeks
Fees
ApplicationFee: Free (government program)
Validity
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Stay duration
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Entry type
Confirm single/multiple entry rules
Insurance
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Long-stay visa for remote workers and retirees staying in Mauritius while earning income from outside Mauritius.
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Trust & safety
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Mauritius depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Mauritius, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Mauritius for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Mauritius, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Mauritius, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Mauritius through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa proc
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Mauritius, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
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This visa is designed for applicants matching Work pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 48 hours–2 weeks, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.
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