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Relocation and Japa

Legal ways for Africans to move to Mauritius

The routes Mauritius's government runs itself, each linked to its official page. Fees and the money you must show are copied from that page, with the date we read it. You apply yourself. You never need an agent.

Never pay an agent

Every route below is applied for on the government's own website. Fees go to the government only. Anyone who asks you to pay them for a visa, a job offer or a lottery win is not to be trusted. Check a message or offer.

Routes into Mauritius

2 routes into Mauritius.

Remote work (digital nomad) Mauritius

Premium Visa

Run by Economic Development Board (EDB) and Passport and Immigration Office

People whose main income comes from outside Mauritius and who want to live there for up to a year, renewable, without entering the local labour market. Nationals of listed African countries (including Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe) can apply before arrival; others must enter on a tourist visa and apply online during their stay.

Job offer
Not required. Applicants must not enter the Mauritius labour market.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
Not stated on the official page
Work experience
Not stated on the official page
Government fee
None. Issued free of charge, no processing fee.
Processing time
Not stated on the official page
Money you must show
At least USD 1,500 per month for each adult and USD 500 per month for each dependent child, plus travel and health insurance and accommodation
When and to whom you pay
No fee is payable

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on edbmauritius.org on 2026-10-18 (FAQ PDF dated November 2023): "applicant should not enter the Mauritius labour market"; "Minimum amount of USD 1500 per month for each adult applicant and minimum amount of USD 500 per month for each dependent child"; "The Premium Visa is issued free of charge. There is no processing fee applicable."; nationals not on the annex list "are required to enter Mauritius on a Tourist Visa and submit their online application" during their stay. Another official page. Another official page.

Work visa Mauritius

Occupation Permit (Professional)

Run by Economic Development Board (EDB)

Professionals with a job offer in Mauritius paying a basic salary of at least MUR 50,000 a month, in any sector.

Job offer
Required. The employer applies on the National E-Licensing Platform.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
Academic and professional qualifications must be submitted. No minimum level is stated.
Work experience
CV required. No minimum years are stated.
Government fee
USD 50 application fee (non-refundable), then a permit fee by contract length: USD 400 up to 2 years, USD 500 over 2 to 3 years, USD 800 over 3 to 5 years, USD 1,000 over 5 to 10 years. Short-term OP USD 300. Dependants USD 400 each.
Processing time
Not stated on the official page
Money you must show
Not stated on the official page. Salary must be at least MUR 50,000 a month.
When and to whom you pay
Application fee paid by card when applying; permit fee paid by the employer after Approval In Principle is emailed by the EDB

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on business.edbmauritius.org on 2026-10-18 (guidelines updated 8.10.2026): "The criteria for a Professional is a monthly basic salary of at least 50,000 Rupees across all sectors."; Annex 1: "Application Fee (Non-Refundable) USD 50"; permit fees USD 400, 500, 800 and 1,000 by contract length, paid after "Approval In Principle". Duration is the contract period or 10 years, whichever is less. Another official page.

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