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Mauritius for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)
Mauritius has 3 cities in the dataset. Port Louis scores highest under balanced weights at 71/100. Mauritius has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa).
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Mauritius, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Louis Indian Ocean island with a one-year nomad visa | 71 | $1,230 | 30.1 Mbps | 12/12 | Premium Visa for remote workers · Beaches and lagoons |
| 2 | Grand Baie Mauritius's north-coast resort village, the island's nomad and expat hub | 71 | $1,200* | 18.4 Mbps | 12/12 | Premium Visa for remote workers · Sheltered bay and nearby beaches |
| 3 | Flic en Flac Mauritius's long west-coast beach, sunsets and a quieter nomad scene | 71 | $1,200* | 18.4 Mbps | 12/12 | Long public beach · West-coast sunsets |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Mauritius; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.67 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 82 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 75 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 73.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.806 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| Starlink | coming soon | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | 90 days visa-free |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mauritius good for digital nomads?
- Port Louis scores 71/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 66 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Mauritius's 3 cities average 71.2/100. Strongest factors in Port Louis: climate and air quality; weakest: getting there & around.
- What is the cheapest city in Mauritius for a remote worker?
- Port Louis, at about $1,230 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Port Louis is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,230.
- Does Mauritius have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes: the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa). Minimum income $1,500/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Mauritius visa guide.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Mauritius without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Mauritius has the fastest internet?
- Port Louis, with a measured median download of 30.1 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Mauritius?
- Mauritius records 2.67 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 82th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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