Practical guides
Paperwork explained, with official sources.
Before you fly: entering Mauritius
Passport, visa, All-in-One form, money, plugs and driving side: what to sort out before your flight.
Driving in Mauritius as a visitor
Licence, road rules, speed limits and good habits when renting a car.
Health and safety for visitors
Emergency numbers, sun and sea safety, mosquitoes, pharmacies and travel insurance.
Cyclone season: understanding warnings
Cyclone warning classes I to IV, what to do at each stage and where to get updates.
Moving to Mauritius: residence options
Occupation Permit, retiree Residence Permit, Premium Visa: which route fits and where to apply.
Tax: getting a TAN and filing with the MRA
Get a Tax Account Number, understand the tax year and file online with the MRA.
Driving licence: exchanging a foreign licence
Once resident, exchange your foreign licence for a Mauritian one with the police.
Importing or buying a car
Import duties, import permit, NLTA registration, roadworthiness test and insurance.
Bank account and bills (electricity, water, internet)
Open an account, then put electricity (CEB), water (CWA) and internet in your name.
Schools and healthcare for families
School calendar, public or international schools, and access to public and private healthcare.
Useful government e-services
E-services portal, online certificate of character, civil status, ID card and public complaints.
Consumer rights: how to complain
Who to contact about a dispute with a trader, telecom operator, bank or public service.
Renting or buying in Mauritius as an expat
Foreigners cannot buy just any property in Mauritius: purchases go through Economic Development Board (EDB) approved schemes such as PDS or Smart City, or an apartment in a building of at least ground floor plus two storeys (G+2) from MUR 6 million. A purchase of at least USD 375,000 can qualify for a residence permit. For renting, the law sets no figure for agency fees or deposits: common practice is one month's rent (+ VAT) in agency fees and one to two months' deposit. Always sign a written lease and do a check-in inventory. Taxes and rules changed in 2025-2026, so always have the figures confirmed by a notary.