🇲🇺Mauritius Visa for Barbados Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Medical Visa

For foreign nationals seeking medical treatment at registered private healthcare institutions in Mauritius.

Duration is for the treatment period, not exceeding 6 months. Treatment must occur at facilities registered with the Ministry of Health. Free of charge.

Social Visa

For socio-cultural, community, or religious activities in Mauritius, sponsored by recognized socio-cultural or religious organizations.

Maximum stay of 45 days. Requires a letter from the sponsoring socio-cultural or religious institution in Mauritius. Free of charge.

Wedding Visa

Allows a foreign national to enter Mauritius for the purpose of civil marriage to a Mauritian citizen.

Applicant must be a national of a country listed in the 9th, 10th, or 11th schedules of the Passport Regulations. Requires proof of financial capacity (USD 50 per day), confirmed letter from Mauritian fiancé/fiancée, character/criminal record certificate, full birth certificate, and return ticket. Mauritian partner must show minimum monthly income of MUR 45,000. An extension of the Wedding Visa is also available (page_id=635). Free of charge.

Student Visa

Permits non-citizens to pursue full-time or part-time education at recognized tertiary institutions or TVET centers in Mauritius.

Eligible for certificate/diploma (minimum 1 academic year), undergraduate, postgraduate, postdoctoral, and exchange program students (up to 1 year). Application must be submitted by the educational institution, not the student directly. Requires letter of admission, proof of financial capacity, accommodation proof, and medical certificate (including HIV/Hepatitis B tests and chest X-ray). Tourists cannot convert their status to student. Duration varies by program. Renewal requires attendance records and continued enrollment proof. Free of charge.

Workshop, Events and Conference Visa

For foreign nationals attending workshops, events, or conferences hosted by recognized institutions or ministries in Mauritius.

Requires a covering letter from the relevant Mauritius Ministry or Institution confirming the event. Free of charge.

Premium Visa

Allows foreign nationals including tourists, retirees, and remote workers to relocate to Mauritius for an extended stay of up to one year, working or conducting business remotely from outside Mauritius.

Valid for stays exceeding 6 months up to 1 year, renewable. Targeted at remote professionals, retirees, and long-stay tourists. Applicant's main place of business and source of income must be outside Mauritius; must not enter the Mauritius labour market. Requires proof of travel and health insurance. Application is through the Economic Development Board (EDB) online portal at residency.mu. Available to nationals of 180+ eligible countries. Free of charge. Administered by EDB Mauritius.

Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit

Long-stay residence permit for foreign nationals aged 50 and above who wish to retire in Mauritius.

Valid for up to 5 years (effective August 2025; previously 10 years). Requires transfer of at least USD 2,000 per month (USD 24,000 per year) to a Mauritian bank account and minimum 180 days per year residency. Non-refundable application fee of USD 50. Eligible for 20-year Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years with total transfers of at least USD 200,000 over the 5-year period. Applied for through the NELS (National Electronic Licensing System) portal. Must be aged 50+.

Occupation Permit – Professional Category

Allows foreign professionals employed by a company in Mauritius to work and reside in the country.

Minimum salary MUR 30,000/month. Valid for up to 3 years or duration of employment contract. Eligible for 20-year Permanent Residence Permit after at least 5 years with a basic monthly salary of at least MUR 400,000 for 5 consecutive years. Applied for via NELS. USD 50 non-refundable application fee.

Expert Pass

A residence and work permit for highly skilled foreign professionals earning above a senior salary threshold, introduced August 2025.

New category effective August 2025. Minimum salary of MUR 250,000/month. Administered through NELS. Full eligibility criteria and PRP pathway details not yet fully published on official pages as of June 2026.

Occupation Permit – Investor Category

Allows foreign investors who invest in a business in Mauritius to reside and manage that investment.

Two investment options: Option 1 requires minimum USD 50,000 with cumulative turnover target of MUR 20 million over 5 years; Option 2 requires USD 100,000 with MUR 15 million cumulative over 5 years. Occupation Permit valid for 10 years, renewable. Eligible for 20-year Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years. Application fee USD 1,000 upon approval; USD 50 non-refundable application fee. Applied for through NELS.

Occupation Permit – Self-Employed Category

Allows self-employed foreign entrepreneurs in the services sector to reside and operate their business in Mauritius.

Restricted to the services sector (effective August 2025). Minimum investment of USD 50,000. Must provide letters of intent from at least 3 clients (2 local). Annual income target: MUR 750,000 in year 1, scaling to MUR 6 million cumulative over 5 years. Valid for up to 10 years. Eligible for 20-year PRP after 5 years with annual income of at least MUR 3 million per year. Applied for via NELS.

Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)

Allows foreign graduates of recognized Mauritius tertiary institutions to work in designated high-tech sectors after completing their studies.

Available to foreign students who completed at least an undergraduate degree at a TEC-recognized Mauritius institution. Must apply within 6 months of publication of results. Valid for maximum 2 years (reduced from 3 years effective August 2025). Minimum salary MUR 25,000/month. Permitted sectors: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Fintech, Robotics, Financial Services, Information Technology. Must transition to a standard Occupation Permit after 2 years. Established under Section 13 of the Economic Development Board Act 2017 and Section 9A of the Immigration Act 1970.

Family Occupation Permit

Allows a dependent family member or person employed exclusively for the family unit of an Occupation Permit holder to reside in Mauritius.

Established under section 14 of the Immigration Act 2022 and section 13(1)(b) of the Economic Development Board Act 2017. Covers spouse, dependent children, parent, other dependents, or a person working exclusively for the family unit. Valid for 10 years.

Residence Permit for Employment

For non-citizens employed by a Mauritian employer, typically below the Occupation Permit salary threshold; held together with a Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour.

This is the standard employment route (distinct from the EDB-administered Occupation Permit). A foreign worker requires BOTH a Residence Permit from the Passport and Immigration Office AND a Work Permit from the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training. Applications are made simultaneously by the employer through the e-Work Permit portal (workpermit.mu) using the Common Application Form for Work Permit / Certificate of Exemption. Residence Permit fee is RS 500 (approx. USD 11) per year per non-citizen worker, payable before issuance. Persons on tourist or business visas cannot switch to employment status. Applied for at the Residence Permit Counter, Sterling House, Port Louis. Validity is tied to the Work Permit / employment contract period.

Residence Permit as Spouse of a Mauritius Citizen

For non-citizens civilly married to a citizen of Mauritius who wish to reside in the country with their spouse.

Granted under Section 5(1)(c) of the Immigration Act to non-citizens civilly married to a Mauritius citizen (who must not have lost or renounced citizenship). Distinct from the Wedding Visa, which is for entering Mauritius in order to marry; this permit is for those already married. Both spouses must call personally at the Passport and Immigration Office to submit the application and collect the permit. Requires marriage certificate, police clearance under 6 months old, supporting letter from the citizen spouse, and financial evidence. Residence Permit is free of cost.

Residence Permit for Internship

For non-citizens undertaking a full-time practical training, industrial placement, or internship with a local firm or company in Mauritius.

Maximum duration of six (6) months, extendable once for an additional three (3) months. The placement/training must be full-time and confirmed by the accepting local firm or company. Governed by the official Guidelines for Application of Residence Permit for Internship/Placement of Non-Citizens in Mauritius (PDF linked from the PIO page). Applied for using the 'Application to Enter Mauritius' form.