Living or working in Mauritius: long-stay, digital nomad and working holiday visas

Travellers from visa-exempt countries can enter Mauritius for up to 90 days. For longer stays, or to work remotely or locally, apply for a long-stay, digital-nomad or working-holiday visa before departure.

1. Gather required documents: passport (valid ≥6 months), recent photo, proof of accommodation, proof of income or employment, health insurance covering Mauritius.

2. Fill the online application on the Mauritius Immigration portal or submit a paper form to the nearest Mauritian embassy/consulate.

3. Pay the visa fee by credit card or bank transfer.

4. Wait for processing (check). You will receive an e-visa that must be printed and presented on arrival.

5. On arrival, present the e-visa, passport and proof of funds; immigration may ask for additional documents.

• The 90-day visa-free period cannot be extended by a simple tourist-visa renewal; you must leave the country and re-enter or obtain a long-stay visa.

• Digital-nomad visa requires proof that you work for a company outside Mauritius and earn at least US$2,000 per month (check).

• Working-holiday visas are only available to citizens of a limited number of countries; check eligibility before applying.