Travelling from Mauritius

Services for travellers from Mauritius

Use Mauritius as your default country to check visit, study, work, permit and outbound document guidance.

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Services and information for Mauritius

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas from Mauritius

    Tourist, business, social, transit and medical visas are listed. Tourist and business stays have calendar-year limits.

    Available 236 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad from Mauritius

    Student visa applications are made to the Passport and Immigration Office by the enrolled institution.

    Limited 126 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration from Mauritius

    Employment requires residence and work permission, or an Occupation Permit through the EDB route.

    Limited 388 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Documents for travellers from Mauritius

    Common documents include form, photos, passport data, travel booking, bank statement, accommodation or sponsor evidence.

    Available 1275 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Fees and processing times from Mauritius

    Visas, visa extensions and Premium Visa are stated as free. Some employment permits have annual fees.

    Available 1275 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Guidance and support from Mauritius

    Use Passport and Immigration Office contacts for visa and residence matters. Use EDB for Premium Visa and Occupation Permit information.

    Available 1275 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Apply and track from Mauritius

    Apply through a Mauritian diplomatic or consular representative. Premium Visa is online through EDB.

    Available 1275 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Mauritius to United Kingdom

    Mauritius to United Kingdom is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Mauritius to France

    Mauritius to France is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Mauritius to India

    Mauritius to India is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Work / Immigration and Journalist

  • Mauritius to South Africa

    Mauritius to South Africa is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Mauritius to United Arab Emirates

    Mauritius to United Arab Emirates is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Mauritius to Australia

    Mauritius to Australia is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, and Diplomatic

Document and evidence guidance

Passport from Mauritius

Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Bank statements and funds from Mauritius

Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Visa photos from Mauritius

Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Accommodation and invitation from Mauritius

Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Police clearance and civil documents from Mauritius

Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Country-specific document notes for Mauritius

All visa documents should be translated into English or French. Visitors need proof of funds and confirmed accommodation or sponsorship. Minors need parental consent, birth certificate and parent passport copies.

Accepted formats: Follow the official source for each route. Use certified translation or notarisation when the destination asks for it.

Common issues: Missing source documents, unclear translations, expired records and unsupported fee evidence can delay applications.

Guidance and support for Mauritius

  • Start with your default country

    Keep Mauritius as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Visit visas

    Tourist, business, social, transit and medical visas are listed. Tourist and business stays have calendar-year limits.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad

    Student visa applications are made to the Passport and Immigration Office by the enrolled institution.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Use official routes first

    Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Prepare evidence early

    Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration

    Employment requires residence and work permission, or an Occupation Permit through the EDB route.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Official resources and support

  • Passport and Immigration Office

    Main Mauritius immigration authority.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Visa Requirements

    Visa categories, exemptions, free visa statement and stay limits.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Application for Visa

    How to apply and document checklist.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Occupation Permit

    Work and residence permit categories.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Premium Visa

    Long-stay remote work route and EDB link.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1275
Countries covered
195
Categories
Tourist (236), Student (126), Work / Immigration (388), Transit (90), Business (184), Medical (75), Diplomatic (95), and Journalist (81)
Fees and processing
1250 fees, 1161 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026