Premium Visa
Up to one year, renewable, for remote workers and retirees with USD 1,500 a month from abroad.
Premium Visa
The Premium Visa lets non-citizens live in Mauritius for up to a year, renewable, while working remotely for employers or clients outside Mauritius or living on foreign income. You need at least USD 1,500 a month, plus USD 500 per dependant, health and travel insurance, and accommodation. It is free to apply for, processed online, and holders cannot enter the Mauritian labour market.
At a glance
Initial stay
365 days
Per entry, before extension
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
0 USD
Processing
2–14 days
Apply
Online
Valid for
12 months
Income required
1,500 USD/mo
Plus USD 500 a month for each dependant.
Who can apply
Broadly open, but consulates assess each application case by case.
Requirements
- USD 1,500 monthly incomeRequiredIncome of at least USD 1,500 a month from outside Mauritius, plus USD 500 for each dependant.
- Remote work for employers or clients abroadRequiredYou must work remotely, using telecommunications technology, for an employer or clients registered outside Mauritius.
- Health insurance covering the stayRequiredTravel and health insurance covering the whole stay.
- Passport valid for at least 6 monthsRequiredYour passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
Documents to prepare
- Passport
- Proof of income from abroad
- Travel and health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Return ticket
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Apply online
~1 daySubmit the Premium Visa application on the Economic Development Board portal.
Receive the decision
~5 daysApproval is usually issued within a few days.
Extending the stay
Extendable
Yes
Per extension
365 days
Where
In country
Renewable for a further year while the conditions are met.
Tax and health
Tax
Holders staying 183 days become tax resident, but foreign income is taxed only if remitted to Mauritius.
Insurance
Required. Travel and health insurance covering the stay.
Healthcare
Insurance is mandatory.
Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.
Good to know
- The application is free
- Bring dependants under the same application
- You cannot work for Mauritian employers or clients
- Remitting foreign income can create a tax liability
Official source
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