Mauritius · Nomad / Remote work
Mauritius Premium Visa
Income needed: $1,500+ a month
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Premium Visa is a nomad / remote work route for Mauritius. Applicants need income of $1,500+ a month. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $1,500+ a month
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent$1,500+/mo · $500+/mo
- $1,500 a monthPer adult applicant, shown by employment contract or revenue attestation and the last three months of bank statements.
- $500 a monthPer dependent child.
RenewalRenewable
The visa is valid for up to one year and can be renewed; renewal needs the same funds, insurance and accommodation documents.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Nationals of the listed countries can apply online from abroad. Others can enter as tourists and apply online during their stay.
Presence rulesStay rule
A Premium Visa is for stays of more than 180 days in a calendar year; a tourist visa covers stays of up to 180 days a year.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- No local work on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The holder must not enter the Mauritian labour market.
- The main place of business and the source of income and profits must be outside Mauritius.
What you must show1
- No processing fee is charged; the visa is issued free of charge.
Documents3
- A long-stay plan is required.
- Travel and health insurance for the stay is required.
- An accommodation letter and a return ticket are required.
When you become tax resident
How Mauritius decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a income year (1 July to 30 June)Present in Mauritius for an aggregate of 183 days or more in the income year makes an individual resident.
- At least 270 days in aggregate over the two preceding income yearsPresent for an aggregate of 270 days or more in the two preceding income years (together with presence in the current year) also gives residence.
- At least 270 days in the current income year and the 2 preceding income years (aggregate)Alternative residence test (s73(1)(a)(iii)).
- Foreign-source income
Remittance basis
Premium Visa holders are taxable in Mauritius only to the extent that money is remitted to Mauritius; spending with foreign cards is not remittance and holders need not register with the MRA unless they owe tax.
- Regime tied to this route
Tax on remitted income only · Tax relief
All tax rules for Mauritius Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Travel and health insurance for the stay is required
- Accommodation
An accommodation letter and a return ticket are required
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Visa for a tourist, retiree or professional (with family) staying more than six months and up to one year who works or runs a business remotely from Mauritius with income and business base outside Mauritius. 1 2 3
What you must show
- Income of at least $1,500 a month · Per adult applicant, shown by employment contract or revenue attestation and the last three months of bank statements. 2
- Income of at least $500 a month · Per dependent child. 2
Requirements
- The holder must not enter the Mauritian labour market. 1 2
- The main place of business and the source of income and profits must be outside Mauritius. 1 2
- No processing fee is charged; the visa is issued free of charge. 2
- A long-stay plan is required. 2
- Travel and health insurance for the stay is required. 2
- An accommodation letter and a return ticket are required. 2
Stay
- Stay of more than six months up to one year, renewable. For applicants applying from abroad the visa is issued for one year and remains valid for travel for six months; day one starts on arrival.
- First stay: 6 to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 6 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Listed countries may apply from abroad; nationals of other countries can enter as tourists and apply online during the stay.
Work
Remote work or remote business for employers or clients outside Mauritius only; no work in the Mauritian labour market.
Family
Spouse and children can be included; the USD 500 monthly funds test applies per child.
Official sources
- Mauritius Premium Visa · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
- FAQs: Premium Visa (EDB) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
- Residency in Mauritius · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
Premium Visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Visa | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | No local work |
| Remote Work Visa South Africa | Needs income of ZAR 651k+ a year ≈ $39k | 3 yr | Limited |
| Class N · Digital nomad Kenya | Needs income of $55k+ a year | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Premium Visa?
Income of at least $1,500 a month. Per adult applicant, shown by employment contract or revenue attestation and the last three months of bank statements. Income of at least $500 a month. Per dependent child.
How long can I stay on the Premium Visa?
Stay of more than six months up to one year, renewable.
Can I work on the Premium Visa?
No. Remote work or remote business for employers or clients outside Mauritius only; no work in the Mauritian labour market.
Can I bring my family on the Premium Visa?
Spouse and children can be included; the USD 500 monthly funds test applies per child.
Is there a tax break for Premium Visa holders in Mauritius?
Premium Visa holders: tax on remitted income only: Premium Visa holders are taxable in Mauritius only to the extent that money is remitted to Mauritius; spending with foreign cards is not remittance and holders need not register with the MRA unless they owe tax. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Premium Visa holders: tax on remitted income only
Tax relief
Details
- On: Money remitted to Mauritius
- Who: Holder of a Premium Visa
Premium Visa holders are taxable in Mauritius only to the extent that money is remitted to Mauritius; spending with foreign cards is not remittance and holders need not register with the MRA unless they owe tax.
Taxed on
Money remitted to Mauritius; Mauritian-sourced income such as emoluments for work performed remotely in Mauritius.
Who it applies to
- Holder of a Premium Visa.
Exclusions
- Money spent in Mauritius with foreign credit or debit cards is not treated as remitted.
- Money deposited in a Mauritian bank account is taxable unless a declaration (form PV1, section 73B(3) Income Tax Act) is made that tax has been paid on it in the country of origin or residence.
Tax residence
Declaration is due by the earlier of departure or 15 October each year.
Visas
Applies only while on the Premium Visa; occupation-permit holders are outside it.
Other taxes
CSG is not applicable to a Premium Visa holder; National Savings Fund and Training Levy contributions are not applicable. A statement certifying stay and tax liability is issued on request at departure. Source FAQ dated October 2022.
Checked against official sources on Change log
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Mauritius Premium Visa · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
- FAQs: Premium Visa (EDB) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
- Residency in Mauritius · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-10
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