Mauritius is part of the Mascarene islands and is surrounded by coral reef and sandy beaches. The 1.27m population largely speak Creole, but English and French are widely spoken in professional and academic settings. Populations also speak Hindi, Telegu, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu and Mandarin, among others.
It has a warm humid summer from November to April and a cool dry winter from June to September. During the summer the weather hits around 24.7C and 20.4C during the winter.
Buses, taxis and the Metro Express help to get around the island, with bus networks covering a large part of it.
In your downtime, go and visit the Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses (pictured), the Heritage Nature Reserve and Ganga Talao.
The cost of living here is low relative to the UK. According to Numbeo, a loaf of fresh white bread costs USD 0.15 (11p), local beer (330ml) costs USD 0.95 (75p), electricity costs around 15-20 USD (£12-£16) a month. A moderately priced restaurant costs from USD 30 (£24) for two people. Concerts and music festivals from USD 12 (£9.50) per person. The rent for houses with 2 to 4 bedrooms over a surface area of 100-200m squared will on average range between USD 250 – USD 500 (£159-£397.50) per month.
Name of visa: Premium Travel Visa
Visa fee: Free to apply
Length of visa: Minimum six-month stay, up to one year
Can I extend my stay? Yes
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- You must work for a company, own a business or freelance with clients outside of Mauritius
- Travel and health insurance
- Originate from one of 114 countries listed here
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of income
- Proof of remote work
- Two-way plane ticket to Mauritius
- Proof of address in Mauritius
- Marriage certificate/birth certificate if bringing dependents
All these documents must be in either English or French
Minimum salary: You must earn a minimum of $1,500 (£1,243) a month if applying as an individual, increasing by $500 (£414.49) per dependent/family member you bring under the age of 24. If you’re coming as a couple, your combined income must be over $3,000 (£2,486) a month
How to apply:
You then submit your online application here. According to the government, your digital nomad visa should be approved within 24 hours. However, be prepared for a wait of up to two months.
