Mauritius digital nomad visa
Mauritius is a tropical Indian Ocean base — beaches, a stable economy, and English widely spoken — with one of the most accessible nomad visas anywhere. The Premium Visa has a low $1,500/month income bar, is completely free, and is often approved within about a week. Valid a year and renewable, it's a low-friction way to live and work remotely in paradise.
Premium Visa at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Income requirement: ~$1500/month
- Visa cost: ~$0
- Length of stay: up to 12 months
- Processing time: ~1 week
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Minimum income of $1,500/month for a single applicant ($3,000 for a couple; +$500/month per child under 24)
- Remote work for an employer or clients based outside Mauritius
- Valid passport
- Travel or health insurance covering the duration of your stay
- No intention to work in the Mauritian labour market or do business with Mauritius residents
How to apply
- Confirm your income meets the $1,500/month minimum (more for dependents)
- Gather documents: passport, proof of remote income, travel/health insurance, travel plans
- Apply online through the Mauritius Premium Visa portal — there's no application fee
- Receive approval, often within about a week
- Enter on the multi-entry Premium Visa, valid one year and renewable
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
First nomad visa? Our digital nomad visa guide explains how qualifying, applying, and taxes work across every country.
Frequently asked questions
Nothing. The application is free of charge with no government processing fee — which, combined with the low income bar, makes it one of the most accessible nomad visas available.
Often very fast — approval can come in as little as about a week, much quicker than most European nomad visas.
Money you keep offshore generally isn't taxed in Mauritius, but income remitted into the country can be. Mauritius has relatively low taxes overall — confirm your specific situation with a local adviser if you stay long-term.
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can be included, with the income requirement rising for each — about $3,000/month for a couple and an extra $500/month per child.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.