# 🇲🇺 Mauritius — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Mauritius from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/mauritius 16 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Tourist Visa / Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | MUR 0 | — | 1 day | | Mauritius Business Visa | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | MUR 0 | — | 1 day | - **Mauritius Tourist Visa / Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Return/onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Business Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Invitation letter, Return/onward ticket · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Mauritius Student Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Acceptance/enrolment letter, Accreditation letter, Proof of funds, Medical certificate · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Premium Visa (Long-Stay / Remote Work) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | $0 | — | 30 days | | Occupation Permit - Self-Employed | Available | — | — | — | — | | Mauritius Occupation Permit — Self-Employed | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Mauritius Occupation Permit — Innovator | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Mauritius Occupation Permit — Professional | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Mauritius Premium Visa (Long-Stay / Remote Work)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of income/funds, Travel and health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Purpose declaration · Rights: Family: Family may be included with higher income evidence · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Occupation Permit - Self-Employed** — Independent professionals registering a one-person business in Mauritius qualify for a 10-year renewable Self-Employed Occupation Permit by transferring USD 35,000 from abroad and generating business income of at least MUR 800,000/year from the third year. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sunibel.com - **Mauritius Occupation Permit — Self-Employed** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of transfer, Business registration, Business plan, Bank statements · Rights: Work: Self-employed in the registered services activity · Study: Resident; may study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants may obtain linked permits · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Occupation Permit — Innovator** — Key documents: Passport, Innovation/R&D plan, Company registration, Proof of funds · Rights: Work: Run and work in the innovative start-up · Study: Resident; may study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants may obtain linked permits · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Occupation Permit — Professional** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, Qualifications, Employer registration, Medical certificate · Rights: Work: Tied to the sponsoring Mauritian employer · Study: Resident; may study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children under 24 may obtain dependent permits · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Investor Occupation Permit | Available | — | — | — | — | | Mauritius Residence by Property Acquisition | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 45 days | | Mauritius Occupation Permit — Investor | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Investor Occupation Permit** — 10-year renewable combined work/residence permit for a USD 50,000 initial transfer into a Mauritian company (turnover milestones apply), with eligibility for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit after holding the permit. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Residence by Property Acquisition** — Key documents: Passport, Title deed / purchase agreement, Proof of funds, Scheme approval · Rights: Study: May study as a resident · Residency: Residence while property is held; PR routes for higher-value purchases · Family: Owner's immediate family included · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Occupation Permit — Investor** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of investment, Business plan, Company incorporation documents, Bank statements, Medical certificate · Rights: Work: May run and work in the invested company · Study: Resident; may study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and dependent children under 24 may obtain dependent permits · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Residence Permit — Retired Non-Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Mauritius Residence Permit — Retired Non-Citizen** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of monthly transfer, Bank account details, Medical certificate · Rights: Study: May study as a resident · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and dependent children may obtain linked permits · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Dependent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Mauritius Residence for Spouse of a Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Mauritius Dependent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Principal's permit, Proof of relationship, Passport · Rights: Study: Dependent children may enrol in school · Residency: Follows the principal's PR pathway · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 24 · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Residence for Spouse of a Citizen** — Key documents: Marriage certificate, Citizen spouse's proof, Passport · Rights: Work: Spouse of a citizen may generally work · Study: May study as a resident · Residency: Citizenship by registration after qualifying marriage/residence · Family: Children of the marriage are typically Mauritian · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mauritius Young Professional Occupation Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Mauritius Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Mauritius Young Professional Occupation Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Mauritian degree certificate, Employment contract, Employer registration · Rights: Work: Tied to the employer; convertible to Professional OP · Study: May continue studying as a resident · Residency: Path via conversion to Professional OP then PR · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org - **Mauritius Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Existing permit history, Category threshold proof, Bank statements · Rights: Work: Permanent resident; may work or run a business · Study: Permanent resident; may study · Residency: Is permanent residence (20-year renewable) · Family: Spouse and dependent children included · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: passport.govmu.org --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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