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Mauritius
Mauritius weaves Creole, Indian, African, Chinese, and European threads into a lively island tapestry in the Indian Ocean.
Overview
On Mauritius, English, French, and Mauritian Creole echo through Port Louis markets, coastal towns, and the central plateau. The island’s multicultural energy is reflected in its food, festivals, and daily routines, shaped by centuries of migration and exchange.
At a glance
Languages
- English(Official)
- French(Official)
- Mauritian Creole(Official)
Population1,264,613
CurrencyMauritian Rupee (MUR)
1 MUR = 0.0212 USD
1 USD = 47.0800 MUR
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Business Visitor, Citizenship, Investor, and 6 more.
Business Visitor
- Business Visa
Business visa for establishing or conducting business or investment. The page states 120 days total in a calendar year and no more than 90 days per trip.
- 120 days
- No work rights
Citizenship
- Citizenship by Naturalisation
The Mauritius Citizenship Act says a naturalisation applicant must show good character, language knowledge, 12 months of continuous residence immediately before the application, and at least 5 years of aggregate residence during the preceding 7 years. The Act also provides a 2-year residence alternative for qualifying investors.
Investor
- Occupation Permit - Investor
Combined work and residence permit for foreign nationals in the Investor category in Mauritius.
- 10 years, renewable
- Full work rights
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Occupation Permit - Professional
Combined work and residence permit for foreign nationals in the Professional category in Mauritius.
- 3 years, renewable
- Employer-sponsored only
Permanent Residency
- Permanent Residence Permit
The PRP page describes a 20-year residence permit for investors, retirees, professionals, self-employed applicants, and their families who meet route-specific eligibility criteria, and says permit holders can work and live freely in Mauritius.
- 20 years, renewable
- Full work rights
Digital Nomad
- Premium Visa
Long-stay premium visa for foreign nationals who want to stay in Mauritius as tourists, retirees, or professionals and carry out business or remote work from Mauritius.
- 1 year, renewable
- Remote/foreign employment only
Retirement
- Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit
Residence permit for applicants aged 50 or over who retire in Mauritius. The official page says holders may invest in a business but may not be employed by it, manage it, or draw a salary from it.
- 10 years, renewable
- No work rights
Visitor
- Social Visa
Social visa for sponsored socio-cultural or religious activities.
- 45 days
- No work rights
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourist Visa
Tourist visa for short visits. The official page states that up to six months may be granted in a calendar year on a case-by-case basis.
- 6 months
- No work rights
Languages
- English(Official)
- French(Official)53,300 speakers
- Mauritian Creole(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Mauritius.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Mauritius. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime. Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts. Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches, and other tourist spots. It also happens near ATMs.
Other serious crimes in Mauritius include:
- Break-ins
- Violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape)
- Verbal harassment and other crimes towards women traveling alone
- Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime
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