Passengers coming to Mauritius other than for the purpose of tourism, visits or business, should obtain prior authority from the Passport and Immigration Office before undertaking any travel to Mauritius.

Any person who wishes to seek employment or to engage in any gainful occupation in Mauritius will not be allowed to enter Mauritius unless he is the holder of a valid residence permit and a work permit issued by the Mauritius Authorities.

Any person who stays in Mauritius after the expiry of the period for which he obtained a visa or entry permit as the case may be, shall commit an offence and is liable for prosecution by a Court of Law.

Visitors/Tourists may be granted a permit to stay in Mauritius for a period not exceeding six months in a calendar year and up to 90 days in a calendar year to non-citizens travelling to Mauritius for purpose of business without remuneration, provided they meet the immigration requirements.

Non citizens travelling to Mauritius as tourists/visitors will not be issued any permits or extension of visas to follow studies/training courses.Prospective students are advised to travel to Mauritius only after their application for study/training in Mauritius would have been approved.

The Final decision to admit a passenger into Mauritius rests solely on the Immigration Authorities after examination at the points of entry.