🛂 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$1,500/mo
($18,000/yr)
Application Fee
$0
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$1,500/mo
Dependent Fee
$0
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Territorial taxation — credit/debit card spending exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
2–56 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Completely free visa — no application or processing fees. $1,500/month per adult, $500/month per child. Officially approved within 48 hours on weekdays, but in practice may take up to 8 weeks. Income deposited in Mauritius bank account is liable for tax unless you can show tax was paid in country of origin. Money spent via foreign credit/debit cards is NOT deemed remitted to Mauritius. Available to 144 nationalities.
🏠 ALSO IN MAURITIUS
Mauritius also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Mauritius Premium Visa (passive income)
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING PREMIUM VISA