Mauritius digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Nationals of the 114 countries in the EDB annex can apply before travelling; everyone else must first enter on a tourist visa and apply online from inside Mauritius.

• Non-citizen planning a stay of more than 180 days in a calendar year
• Main place of business and income source outside Mauritius
• Must not enter the Mauritian labour market
• Travel and health insurance for the planned stay
• Minimum monthly income of US$1,500 per adult plus US$500 per dependent child

Income requirement

You need to show at least US$1,500 per month. Each adult applicant must show at least US$1,500 a month, plus US$500 a month for each dependent child (the French version of the FAQ limits this to children under 24).

Documents you need

• Online application form
• Passport bio-data page and passport photo
• Return or onward air ticket covering a stay beyond 6 months
• Travel and health insurance for the whole stay
• Accommodation proof (hotel booking, lease or host invitation with host ID)
• Last 3 months of bank statements and proof of monthly income
• Marriage or birth certificates for accompanying family (English or French)

How to apply, step by step

1. Check whether your nationality is on the annex list; if not, enter Mauritius on a tourist visa first
2. Complete the online Premium Visa application on the EDB/residency portal
3. Upload the supporting documents
4. Receive the e-visa by email; for applications from abroad, the one-year period starts on arrival

Cost and processing time

The fee is free (no visa or processing fee). Processing takes not stated officially; e-visa is sent by email. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

According to the EDB FAQ, Mauritian-sourced income such as pay for remote work done in Mauritius is taxed on a remittance basis; spending with foreign cards does not count as remitting, and money deposited in a Mauritian bank account is exempt if you declare that tax was already paid at home.

Good to know

• Visa is valid for travel for 6 months after issue when you apply from abroad
• Holders can later apply for an Occupation Permit or a retired person's Residence Permit
• Stays under 180 days per calendar year only need the normal tourist visa

Visiting first?

113 passports can enter Mauritius visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Mauritius visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Economic Development Board Mauritius – Residency portal

Not yet confirmed on an official source: processing time. Check these with the consulate before you apply.