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title: "Mauritius premium visa 2026: requirements and cost"
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# Mauritius premium visa 2026: requirements and cost

Mauritius' Premium Visa lets remote workers, retirees and long-stay visitors live on the island for up to a year, renewable, as long as their income comes from outside Mauritius and they do not take local work. It is free, applied for online through the Economic Development Board, and asks for proof of US$1,500 a month per adult plus insurance, accommodation and a return ticket.

Digital nomad visa. Official name: Premium Visa. Facts updated 2026-10-04. Not yet reviewed by a person.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Who can apply | Any nationality |
| Minimum income | $1,500/month (US$1,500/month per adult applicant, plus US$500/month per dependent child) |
| Fee | free (Free of charge) |
| Processing time | not stated |
| Initial stay | 1 year, renewable |
| Renewable | yes |
| Leads to permanent residence | no |
| Where to apply | Online: Online through the Economic Development Board's Premium Visa portal (business.edbmauritius.org), either from abroad or from inside Mauritius while on a tourist visa; the visa is issued by the Passport and Immigration Office on the EDB's recommendation. |

## Who can apply

Any non-citizen whose main business or source of income is outside Mauritius and who will not enter the local labour market. Nationals of 114 listed countries (including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, India, China, Japan and South Africa) can apply before travelling; everyone else enters on a tourist visa and applies online during the stay.

## What you need

- Premium Visa application form completed online
- Bio-data page of a valid passport
- Passport-size photo (first application only)
- Copy of airline ticket, including a return ticket for a stay beyond six months
- Travel and health insurance covering the intended period of stay
- Letter of accommodation for the whole stay: hotel booking, rental agreement or an invitation letter from a host with proof of address and a copy of the host's ID, passport or residence permit
- Bank statements for the last three months
- Proof of monthly income: employment contract or attestation of monthly revenue showing at least US$1,500 per adult and US$500 per dependent child
- For dependants: marriage certificate, children's birth certificates (in English or French) and a consent letter when a child travels with only one parent

Income proof: Stated in US dollars by the Economic Development Board: a minimum of US$1,500 a month for each adult and US$500 a month for each dependent child under 24, shown with the last three months of bank statements and an employment contract or an attestation of monthly revenue. No conversion needed.

Fee: The Premium Visa is issued free of charge and there is no processing fee. Only Occupation Permit and retiree Residence Permit applications carry an EDB application fee (US$50 from December 2025) and statutory permit fees.

Processing: The authority publishes no service standard: the e-visa is simply emailed once the online file is validated. Applicants report anything from a few days to a few weeks; apply well before your intended arrival or before your tourist visa runs out if you are already in Mauritius.

## How to apply

Online. Online through the Economic Development Board's Premium Visa portal (business.edbmauritius.org), either from abroad or from inside Mauritius while on a tourist visa; the visa is issued by the Passport and Immigration Office on the EDB's recommendation.

1. Check whether your nationality is on the EDB's list of 114 countries that may apply before travelling; if not, enter Mauritius on a tourist visa (up to 180 days in a calendar year for most nationalities) and apply during your stay.
2. Prepare the file: passport bio page, passport photo, return air ticket covering a stay beyond six months, travel and health insurance for the whole stay, and a letter of accommodation (hotel booking, lease or host invitation with the host's ID and proof of address).
3. Gather evidence of funds: bank statements for the last three months and an employment contract or attestation showing at least US$1,500 a month per adult and US$500 per dependent child, plus marriage and birth certificates in English or French for dependants.
4. Complete the online Premium Visa form on the EDB portal and upload the documents; there is no fee to pay.
5. Watch your email: the e-visa is sent electronically. Print it for the airline and immigration, and apply online again for renewal before it expires.

## After you arrive

Stay and renewal: Issued for a period exceeding six months up to one year, multi-entry, and renewable online with the same proofs. For applicants applying from abroad the one year starts on the day of arrival and the visa stays valid for travel for six months; for people already in Mauritius on a tourist visa the length follows the validity of their insurance and return ticket (both must exceed six months).

Residence: The Premium Visa is a long-stay visa, not a residence permit, and does not count toward permanent residence. Holders who want to work locally, invest or retire for longer switch to an Occupation Permit or a Residence Permit for retirees through the EDB (those permits have their own fees and conditions).

Family: A spouse and children can be included in the same application with their marriage and birth certificates; the income requirement rises by US$500 a month for each dependent child under 24 and each adult must show US$1,500 a month. Children cannot attend the public school system on this visa without separate arrangements.

Taxes: Mauritius Revenue Authority guidance says Premium Visa holders are taxed only on money remitted to Mauritius: spending with foreign cards is not treated as remitted, while money deposited in a Mauritian bank account is taxable unless you declare (form PV1, by 15 October each year or on departure) that tax was already paid on it in your home country. Holders need not register with the MRA unless they have taxable deposits, and the social contribution (CSG), NSF and training levy do not apply. Staying more than 183 days still makes you tax resident under general rules, so take advice if you plan to keep significant funds locally.

## In practice

- A tourist visa on arrival already allows up to 180 days a year for most nationalities, so the Premium Visa only becomes necessary for stays beyond six months; many people enter as tourists and convert online.
- Keep your insurance and return ticket longer than six months if applying from inside Mauritius, because the visa length is aligned to them.
- The visa does not allow local employment or a local client base; invoicing Mauritian companies would require an Occupation Permit instead.
- Port Louis is the business centre but most remote workers base themselves in Grand Baie, Tamarin or Flic en Flac on the coast; electricity and fibre are reliable in the main towns.

## By passport

| Passports | Note |
| --- | --- |
| EU, EEA, CH, GB | On the EDB's pre-arrival list, so you can apply from home. You also get a tourist visa on arrival for up to 180 days a year, which many use to scout first. |
| US, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, IN, ZA | On the pre-arrival list; apply online before travelling or convert from a tourist visa after arrival. |
| All other passports | Nationalities not on the EDB's list of 114 countries must first enter Mauritius on a tourist visa (some need a visa in advance) and then submit the online Premium Visa application during the stay. |

## Cities in Mauritius

- [Flic en Flac](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/flic-en-flac): Mauritius's long west-coast beach, sunsets and a quieter nomad scene
- [Grand Baie](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/grand-baie): Mauritius's north-coast resort village, the island's nomad and expat hub
- [Port Louis](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/port-louis): Indian Ocean island with a one-year nomad visa

## FAQ

### Who can apply for the Mauritius premium visa?

Any non-citizen whose main business or source of income is outside Mauritius and who will not enter the local labour market. Nationals of 114 listed countries (including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, India, China, Japan and South Africa) can apply before travelling; everyone else enters on a tourist visa and applies online during the stay. Mauritius' Premium Visa lets remote workers, retirees and long-stay visitors live on the island for up to a year, renewable, as long as their income comes from outside Mauritius and they do not take local work. It is free, applied for online through the Economic Development Board, and asks for proof of US$1,500 a month per adult plus insurance, accommodation and a return ticket.

### How much income do you need for the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa)?

About $1,500 per month (US$1,500/month per adult applicant, plus US$500/month per dependent child). Stated in US dollars by the Economic Development Board: a minimum of US$1,500 a month for each adult and US$500 a month for each dependent child under 24, shown with the last three months of bank statements and an employment contract or an attestation of monthly revenue. No conversion needed.

### How much does the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa) cost and how long does it take?

The fee is free (Free of charge); The Premium Visa is issued free of charge and there is no processing fee. Only Occupation Permit and retiree Residence Permit applications carry an EDB application fee (US$50 from December 2025) and statutory permit fees. Processing time: not stated. The authority publishes no service standard: the e-visa is simply emailed once the online file is validated. Applicants report anything from a few days to a few weeks; apply well before your intended arrival or before your tourist visa runs out if you are already in Mauritius.

### How long can you stay in Mauritius on the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa), and can it be renewed?

1 year, renewable. Issued for a period exceeding six months up to one year, multi-entry, and renewable online with the same proofs. For applicants applying from abroad the one year starts on the day of arrival and the visa stays valid for travel for six months; for people already in Mauritius on a tourist visa the length follows the validity of their insurance and return ticket (both must exceed six months).

### Does the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa) lead to permanent residence in Mauritius?

Not by itself. The Premium Visa is a long-stay visa, not a residence permit, and does not count toward permanent residence. Holders who want to work locally, invest or retire for longer switch to an Occupation Permit or a Residence Permit for retirees through the EDB (those permits have their own fees and conditions).

### Can family members come with you on the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa)?

A spouse and children can be included in the same application with their marriage and birth certificates; the income requirement rises by US$500 a month for each dependent child under 24 and each adult must show US$1,500 a month. Children cannot attend the public school system on this visa without separate arrangements.

### Do you pay tax in Mauritius on the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa)?

Mauritius Revenue Authority guidance says Premium Visa holders are taxed only on money remitted to Mauritius: spending with foreign cards is not treated as remitted, while money deposited in a Mauritian bank account is taxable unless you declare (form PV1, by 15 October each year or on departure) that tax was already paid on it in your home country. Holders need not register with the MRA unless they have taxable deposits, and the social contribution (CSG), NSF and training levy do not apply. Staying more than 183 days still makes you tax resident under general rules, so take advice if you plan to keep significant funds locally.

### Where do you apply for the Premium Visa (long-stay remote work visa)?

Online: Online through the Economic Development Board's Premium Visa portal (business.edbmauritius.org), either from abroad or from inside Mauritius while on a tourist visa; the visa is issued by the Passport and Immigration Office on the EDB's recommendation.

### Can I apply for the Mauritius Premium Visa while I am already in Mauritius as a tourist?

Yes. The EDB explicitly allows tourists to apply online during their stay; the visa is then issued for the period covered by your health insurance and return ticket, which must both run for more than six months.

### Do I pay Mauritian income tax on my remote salary with a Premium Visa?

Only on money you remit to Mauritius. Salary that stays abroad and is spent locally with foreign cards is not taxed; money deposited into a Mauritian bank account is taxable unless you file a PV1 declaration that it was taxed at home.

## Sources

- [Premium Visa](https://www.edbmauritius.org/premium-visa), Economic Development Board Mauritius (edbmauritius.org), retrieved 2026-10-04 (One-year renewable validity; points to the EDB residency portal and FAQ)
- [Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa: FAQs (November 2023)](https://edbmauritius.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FAQs-Premium-Visa.pdf), Economic Development Board Mauritius, retrieved 2026-10-04 (Eligibility criteria, US$1,500 and US$500 funds rule, document checklist, free of charge, list of 114 countries, in-country applications, tax summary)
- [Mauritius Premium Visa](https://residency.mu/live/mauritius-premium-visa/), Economic Development Board Mauritius, residency portal (residency.mu), retrieved 2026-10-04 (Online application process, no processing fee, e-visa by email, labour-market and source-of-income conditions)
- [FAQs: Premium Visa (October 2022)](https://www.mra.mu/download/FAQsPremiumVISA.pdf), Mauritius Revenue Authority (mra.mu), retrieved 2026-10-04 (Remittance-basis taxation, PV1 declaration, no MRA registration unless taxable deposits, CSG and NSF not applicable)

Not yet reviewed by a person. Not legal advice; confirm with the issuing authority before you book.

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