About the Mauritius Digital Nomad Visa
Mauritius offers the Premium Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage Premium) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Mauritius for 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year (maximum 2 years total). Multi-entry — may leave and re-enter freely. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD1,500 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Mauritius treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum USD $1,500/month for single applicant. USD $3,000/month if applying with spouse or partner. Additional USD $500/month per dependent child under 24 years old.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity from arrival date)
- Passport photo (recent)
- Return or onward airline ticket
- Letter of accommodation (hotel booking, rental contract, or letter from host — for intended period of stay)
- Certificate/letter of project OR employment letter from employer/client confirming remote work from Mauritius
- Proof of monthly income of at least USD $1,500 (bank statements or bank attestation for last 3 months
- alternatively, savings of $18,000 for 12-month stay)
- Health and travel insurance covering initial stay period
- For dependents (spouse, children under 24): marriage certificate or birth certificate
- For self-employed: bank statements for last 6 months showing sufficient income.
How to Apply for the Mauritius DNV
Processing time: 48 hours from online application submission (exceptionally fast processing).
- 1Confirm eligibility (citizen of one of 114 eligible countries; remote worker with income from outside Mauritius; min $1,500/month income).
- 2Gather required documents (all in English or French).
- 3Apply entirely online via the Mauritius E-Licensing Platform (edbmauritius.org) or passport.govmu.org.
- 4Submit application with all supporting documents.
- 5Receive decision within 48 hours by email.
- 6If approved, receive visa document as email attachment.
- 7Upon arrival in Mauritius: present passport, visa document, return ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of income, and health insurance at immigration counter.
Application fees: No application fee — the Mauritius Premium Travel Visa is completely free of charge. No processing fees.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year (maximum 2 years total). Multi-entry — may leave and re-enter freely.
Renewal: Yes — the Premium Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage Premium) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Mauritius
No income tax for stays under 183 days/year. After 183 days, digital nomads are considered Mauritius tax residents; income remitted to Mauritius taxable at 15% flat rate. Foreign income kept in overseas bank accounts is not taxed in Mauritius. VAT: 15% on goods and services.