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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Popular destinations from Mauritius
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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
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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
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Mauritius to India
Mauritius to India is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Work / Immigration and Journalist
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Visit visas
Tourist, business, social, transit and medical visas are listed. Tourist and business stays have calendar-year limits.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Study abroad
Student visa applications are made to the Passport and Immigration Office by the enrolled institution.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Passport and Immigration Office
Main Mauritius immigration authority.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Visa Requirements
Visa categories, exemptions, free visa statement and stay limits.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Application for Visa
How to apply and document checklist.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Occupation Permit
Work and residence permit categories.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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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