Africa
🇲🇺 Mauritius
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideIndian Ocean island offering a free Premium Travel Visa for remote workers, with English/French widely spoken.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Mauritius’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
7.8
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Mauritius scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Public healthcare is free at government hospitals/health centres, while most expatriates use private clinics such as those in Port Louis, Moka, Curepipe and Grand Baie for shorter waits and better facilities.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, but foreign-source income (including pensions) is taxable only to the extent it is remitted to Mauritius, at progressive rates up to 20%.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is the official language of government, law and schooling and is widely understood, though Mauritian Creole and French dominate everyday speech.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
180
days · visa_free
Japan
90
days · visa_free
South Korea
90
days · visa_free
Singapore
90
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
180
days · visa_free
China
90
days · visa_free
India
90
days · visa_free
Switzerland
180
days · visa_free
Israel
90
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Mauritius visa for US holders
- Mauritius visa for Canada holders
- Mauritius visa for UK holders
- Mauritius visa for EU holders
- Mauritius visa for Australia holders
- Mauritius visa for New Zealand holders
- Mauritius visa for Japan holders
- Mauritius visa for South Korea holders
- Mauritius visa for Singapore holders
- Mauritius visa for Hong Kong holders
- Mauritius visa for China holders
- Mauritius visa for India holders
- Mauritius visa for Switzerland holders
- Mauritius visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Premium Travel Visa
Stay: 1 year, renewable
Processing: 2-4 weeks
Income: $1,500/mo
Difficulty: Easy
Student Visa / Residence Permit
Stay: Length of the course, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Mauritius
From $1,495/mo · avg $1,555 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Mauritius at a glance
Mauritius's best digital nomad route is the Premium Travel Visa: a stay of 1 year, renewable, income of about $1,500 USD/month, a fee of 0 USD and processing time of 2-4 weeks. Mauritius has an Escape Score of 7.8/10.
Visa facts verified on October 4, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Mauritius
Does Mauritius have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Mauritius offers the Premium Travel Visa. It allows a stay of 1 year, renewable, asks for income of about $1,500 USD/month, costs 0 USD and takes 2-4 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it can be renewed.
What is the income requirement for Mauritius's Premium Travel Visa?
The Premium Travel Visa asks for income of about $1,500 USD/month. We rate the application easy.
How much does the Premium Travel Visa cost and how long does it take?
The Premium Travel Visa costs 0 USD and takes 2-4 weeks to process.
Can you get residency through Mauritius's Premium Travel Visa?
No, the Premium Travel Visa does not offer a direct path to residency in Mauritius.
What is Mauritius's Escape Score?
Mauritius scores 7.8/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Mauritius have?
Mauritius has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including digital nomad and student visas.