Premium Visa · British applicants
Mauritius digital nomad visa for British applicants (2026)
For British applicants, the Premium Visa works on the same terms as everyone else: a €1,380/month income bar (USD 1,500 per month in foreign income (approximately €1,380); the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.), up to 1 year, renewable. Post-Brexit, British applicants are third-country nationals here, so the full non-EU application process applies.
Key facts for British applicants
- Minimum income
- €1,380/month — USD 1,500 per month in foreign income (approximately €1,380); the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 1 year, renewable
- Processing time
- Approximately 2–6 weeks via the online application.
- Fees
- No government application fee is charged.
- Family
- A spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and parents or parents-in-law may be included as dependants on the same application.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from the UK
1Confirm you clear the bar
Mauritius requires USD 1,500 per month in foreign income (approximately €1,380); the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the UK
British applicants typically file at the Mauritius consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Apply online through the official Premium Visa channel before traveling to Mauritius.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Mauritius guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
Premium Visa holders pay no Mauritian income tax on foreign-source income and are prohibited from entering the local labour market. The standard 183-day tax-residency rule still applies — take advice if your stay approaches a full year.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Economic Development Board of Mauritius — Premium Visa.