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Country guideLast checked October 20, 2026

Visas and immigration in Mauritius

9 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 2
Permanent residence 1
Family 2
Status in-country 1
Investors & entrepreneurs 1

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Visiting Mauritius

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

113 passports visa-free
69 passports get a visa on arrival
67 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Tourist visa and entry as a visitor
Mauritius admits tourists for short holidays; the Passport and Immigration Office says up to six months in a calendar year may be granted case by case. Some travellers need a visa before travel, applied for through a Mauritian embassy or consulate, while EU passport holders and some others are exempt. The immigration officer at the port of entry decides whether to admit you and for how long.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Student Entry/Residence Permit
The Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) issues a Student Entry/Residence Permit to non-citizens enrolled at a higher education institution registered with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or a training institution registered with the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA). The institution enrols the student on the National E-Licensing System (NELS), which generates an enrolment key. The student applies online with that key, receives an entry permit, takes medical tests after arrival and attends an appointment to have original documents checked before the residence permit is granted. Full-time students may work up to 20 hours a week. The rules come from PIO guidelines dated 11 September 2026.
Can lead to residence later
Last checked October 19, 2026
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Work permits2 pathways

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