Residence Permit as Spouse of a Mauritius Citizen
A non-citizen civilly married to a citizen of Mauritius has resident status under Section 5(1)(c) of the Immigration Act. The spouse applies to the Passport and Immigration Office for a residence permit; both spouses must attend in person to submit the application and collect the permit. The residence permit is free. Spouses of Mauritian citizens are also exempt from visa requirements.
Life in Mauritius
Money
3
Currency
Mauritian Rupee
MUR
Mauritian Rupee
Cost of living
44
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
0% on first Rs 500,000, 10% on next Rs 500,000, 20% above; plus 15% Fair Share Contribution for net income above Rs 12m (income years to 30 June 2028).
Living
1
Happiness
#71 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign husbands and wives civilly married to a citizen of Mauritius, and their dependent children where applicable.
Eligibility
Civil marriage to a citizen
The applicant must be civilly married to a citizen of Mauritius who has not lost or renounced Mauritian citizenship.
Marriages abroad from 27 July 2022
Where the marriage took place outside Mauritius on or after 27 July 2022, an affidavit or similar document sworn before a court in the country of residence is needed, confirming the applicant was not married to anyone else on the date of the marriage.
Financial means (male spouse)Foreign husbands of Mauritian women
For a male foreign spouse, evidence of financial means for himself and his family: a recent personal or joint bank statement from a bank in Mauritius, or Mauritian payslips for the last three months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSupport letter
- Document checklistApplication to Enter Mauritius form
- FeesResidence permit
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- NorwayFamily immigration with a spouse, cohabitant or partner
- NepalNon-Tourist Marriage and Relationship Visa
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