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    🇲🇺Mauritius

    Premium Visa

    Last verified · 31 May 2026

    Renewable ~1-year remote-work and retiree visa with no investment or property requirement.

    Duration
    1 year, renewable
    Threshold
    Proof of long-stay purpose (remote work / retirement) and means of support — no property requirement
    Application fee
    Free (online application)
    Path to PR
    No PR pathway; renewable annually.
    Tax treatment
    15% flat PIT; foreign income only taxed if remitted (180-day rule applies for tax residency).
    Family
    Spouse and dependants included on the same permit.

    Required documents

    • ·Proof of income and accommodation in Mauritius
    • ·Travel and health insurance
    • ·Police clearance

    Things to know

    • ·Distinct from the property-based residence permit — no real-estate purchase required.
    • ·Designed for digital nomads, retirees and professionals on long stays.

    Apostille & legalization

    Apostille route

    Apostille only — both United States and Mauritius are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

    Documents that must be apostilled

    • ·Police / criminal-record clearance

    Bank statements, employment contracts, photos, passport copies and the application form itself do not need an apostille.

    1. Obtain originals or certified copies of each civil/criminal record (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance, diploma, etc.).
    2. Have each document apostilled by the competent authority in United States (U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications).
    3. Translate the apostilled document into the official language of Mauritius — the apostille itself is also translated.
    4. Submit the apostilled + translated bundle directly to the Mauritius immigration authority or consulate; no further consular stamp is required.

    Translation: Most documents must be translated into the local language by a certified translator. Agency translations are usually accepted.

    Issuing authority in United States: U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications

    Documents older than 3–6 months are often rejected. Plan to obtain fresh originals shortly before your visa application.

    Official immigration portal

    Last verified 31 May 2026 — reconfirm on the official portal before applying.

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