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Who the Premium Visa is for
The Economic Development Board's Premium Visa page (residency.mu) says it is for any non-citizen who intends to stay in Mauritius for a maximum period of one year as a tourist, retiree or a professional willing to come with his or her family and carry out business or work remotely from Mauritius. The Passport and Immigration Office describes the same purposes. The page says any non-citizen from the list of countries shown on it can apply. Foreign nationals from countries not on that list can still enter Mauritius on a Tourist Visa and submit their online application for the Premium Visa during their stay in Mauritius. The Income Tax Act 1995 defines a premium visa as a visa issued by the passport officer under the Passports Act to a non-citizen on the recommendation of the Economic Development Board.
residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius passport.govmu.org: Premium Visa – Passport and Immigration Office mra.mu: The Income Tax Act 1995 (Consolidated Version)
Conditions, funds and insurance
The page says the applicant must have proof of long stay plans and sufficient travel and health insurance for the initial period of stay. It adds that the applicant should not enter the Mauritius labour market, and that the main place of business and/or source of income and profits should be outside Mauritius. Documentary evidence such as purpose of visit and accommodation is also needed, along with other basic immigration requirements. An Economic Development Board FAQ sheet dated November 2023 lists, under evidence of funds, a minimum amount of USD 1500 per month for each adult applicant and USD 500 per month for each dependent child. The French part of the same sheet describes the USD 500 as being for each dependent child aged under 24. The Premium Visa page does not repeat these amounts.
residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius edbmauritius.org: Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa FAQs
Documents
The FAQ sheet dated November 2023 lists the documents needed to complete the form: the online application form, the bio data page of the passport, a passport size photo, a copy of the airline ticket (including a return ticket for the intended period of stay, beyond 6 months), travel and health insurance for the intended period of stay, and a letter of accommodation. Its accommodation entry reads: hotel booking or rental agreement or letter of invitation from host, proof of address, copy ID/passport or residence permit of host. It also lists bank statements for the last three months and proof of monthly income, such as an employment contract or an attestation for monthly revenue. It adds "any other documents as may be required by this Office", without naming the office.
How to apply and fees
The page says the application must be submitted online and that the e-visa will be issued via email. It says the Premium Visa is issued free of charge, with no processing fee applicable, and the Passport and Immigration Office also says it is free of cost. A notice on the same site says an application fee of USD 50 (non-refundable) is effective as from 01 December 2025 for all Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications. That notice does not name the Premium Visa. Among its quality objectives, the Passport and Immigration Office lists delivering a premium visa within two working days.
residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius passport.govmu.org: Premium Visa – Passport and Immigration Office passport.govmu.org: About Us – Passport and Immigration Office
How long it lasts, renewal and re-entry
The page says the Premium Visa is valid for a period exceeding six months up to one year and is renewable, and is required for those who intend to stay for a period exceeding 180 days in a calendar year. The FAQ sheet dated November 2023 says it is a multi-entry visa. For applicants applying from abroad, it says the visa is issued for 1 year, subject to submission of all required documents, and remains valid for travel for six (6) months, with day 1 starting on arrival in Mauritius. For applicants already residing in Mauritius on a tourist visa, it says the duration is aligned with the validity of health insurance and return ticket, which should be more than 6 months.
residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius edbmauritius.org: Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa FAQs
Family members, work limits and other permits
The page describes a professional willing to come with his or her family. The FAQ sheet dated November 2023 lists a spouse's marriage certificate and children's birth certificates among the documents, plus a letter of consent when a child is accompanied by one parent only. The French part of the sheet adds that any document in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified translation into English or French. The page says the applicant should not enter the Mauritius labour market. It says a foreign national staying in Mauritius under a Premium Visa may apply for an Occupation Permit if he intends to work or invest in Mauritius, or a Residence Permit as a retired non-citizen.
residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius edbmauritius.org: Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa FAQs
Tax rules for Premium Visa holders
Section 73B of the Income Tax Act 1995, in the version consolidated up to the Finance Act 2026 on the Mauritius Revenue Authority site, covers holders of a premium visa or golden visa (the golden visa was added with effect from 13 August 2026). It says that where a holder derives income for work performed remotely from Mauritius, that income is deemed to be derived in Mauritius when it is remitted in Mauritius. Money spent in Mauritius through the holder's foreign credit or debit card is deemed not to have been remitted. A holder who deposits money in a bank account in Mauritius is liable to income tax on such deposits unless a declaration is made that the required tax has been paid on that income in the country of origin or residence. This section reports the wording of the law; it is not tax advice.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover which documents must be filed again for a renewal, the maximum number of renewals, how early a renewal can be filed, what counts as sufficient health insurance, buying residential property while holding the visa, or the grounds for refusing an application. Check the official pages for them.
Questions before acting
Does the Mauritius Premium Visa cost anything?
The official pages say the Premium Visa is issued free of charge, with no processing fee applicable. A separate notice on the same site names a USD 50 non-refundable application fee for all Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications; that notice does not name the Premium Visa.
Can I take a job in Mauritius on the Premium Visa?
The page says the applicant should not enter the Mauritius labour market, and that the main place of business and/or source of income and profits should be outside Mauritius. It says a Premium Visa holder who intends to work or invest in Mauritius may apply for an Occupation Permit.
How long is the Premium Visa valid?
The page says it is valid for a period exceeding six months up to one year and is renewable. It says a Premium Visa is required for those who intend to stay for a period exceeding 180 days in a calendar year.
Can I apply for the Premium Visa from inside Mauritius?
For someone who came to Mauritius on a tourist visa, the page answers yes: you can apply for a Premium Visa during your stay in Mauritius. It says foreign nationals from countries not on its list can still enter on a Tourist Visa and submit their online application during their stay.
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See recorded sources
- residency.mu: Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius — Mauritius — national. Page read by whereTOemigrate on 2026-10-07; the page's metadata gives 2026-08-24 as its last modification date
- edbmauritius.org: Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa FAQs — Mauritius — national. Page read by whereTOemigrate on 2026-10-07; the sheet is dated Novembre 2023 (French section)
- passport.govmu.org: Premium Visa – Passport and Immigration Office — Mauritius — national. Page read by whereTOemigrate on 2026-10-07; the page states no date
- passport.govmu.org: About Us – Passport and Immigration Office — Mauritius — national. Page read by whereTOemigrate on 2026-10-07; the page states no date
- mra.mu: The Income Tax Act 1995 (Consolidated Version) — Mauritius — national. Page read by whereTOemigrate on 2026-10-07; the document states it is consolidated up to May 2026
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António Mira is the founder of whereTOemigrate. For over a decade he has worked at the intersection of Portuguese real estate and overseas business, helping international clients navigate the cross-border decisions that come with relocating. He sits on the board of CCIAP (Portuguese-Arab Chamber of Commerce), the Portuguese-Saudi Business Council, and the Portugal-Hong Kong Business Association — always with one focus: enabling overseas business and human mobility into and out of Portugal.
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