The Premium Visa, issued free of charge, is intended for tourists already in Mauritius with the appropriate visa, retirees, or foreign professionals looking to live in Mauritius, either alone or with their family, for a period ranging from 6 months to 1 year over the calendar period, with an option to renew.
What are the benefits of the Mauritian Premium Visa?
Premium Visa holders are allowed to apply for an Occupation Permit to work or invest in Mauritius, or apply for a Residence Permit as a retired non-citizen by applying to the EDB in advance. They may also purchase a property marketed under various schemes, such as the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS), Smart City Scheme (SCS), or G+2 (apartment).
The requirements to apply for a Premium Visa in Mauritius are the following:
- Produce a certificate of the project in the framework of this long stay;
- Have travel and medical insurance covering the initial period of the stay;
- Promise not to join the Mauritian labor market under the Premium Visa;
- Work and receive income and profits from a company located outside Mauritius;
- Present documentary evidence supporting the application, such as the purpose of the visit, accommodation, etc.;
- Meet other basic immigration requirements.
How to apply for a Premium Visa in Mauritius?
The procedure is simple and free of charge online on the EDB website:
- Book your round-trip flight;
- Apply for a Premium Visa online;
- Receive the visa by email;
- Book accommodation in Mauritius;
- Move to Mauritius;
- Notify the EDB in case of a change of address during the stay in Mauritius.
The documents to be provided at the time of application are:
- A valid passport;
- A copy of your return flight tickets;
- A passport-sized photo;
- Travel and health insurance covering the entire period of your stay;
- Proof of sufficient funds required to support you and your family during your stay. This may include a bank statement or a bank certificate indicating your capability to make a minimum monthly transfer of USD 1,500/EUR 1,300, depending on the prevailing exchange rate.
Useful contact:
Economic Development Board (EDB)
4th Floor, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis 11328
Phone: +(230) 203 3800
Fax: +(230) 210 8560
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