Living in Mauritius
Africa — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Port Louis
Currency
MUR
Continent
Africa
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Mauritius.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Mauritius
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 60 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 60 days |
| France | Visa Free | 60 days |
Detailed visa guides for Mauritius
Monthly costs
Port Louis
Rent (center)
600 USD/mo
Groceries
280 USD/mo
Transport
40 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,000 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Occupation Permit
Duration: 3 years, renewable
Professionals min MUR 60,000/month, investors, self-employed
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Premium Travel Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Remote workers min $1,500/month — free to apply
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 15%
Social Security (Employee)
0.03%
Flat 15% above MUR 650k. Premium Visa for remote workers. Africa's most business-friendly.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Mauritius. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Mauritius eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Mauritius and access services from home.
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