Mauritius Entry and Residence

Nationals of most OECD and a number of other countries do not need a visa and are given entry for 6 months on arrival; visas are issued to other nationals on application - they are free, but the process takes about one month. Mauritius does not recognize passports issued by the Taiwan government; holders of these passports must apply for an entry permit from the Passport and Immigration Officer. There is a special channel at the airport for business entrants who are involved in offshore activities.

Work permits are necessary for non-Mauritian to be employed; there is no maximum stay as such, but work permits are issued for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum of 3 years. Permits are issued by the Prime Minister's Office in association with the Ministry of Human Resource Development and Reform Institutions.

In order to buy property, non-Mauritian require authority from the Prime Minister's Office.