Tian Tang Meng Xi Premium Visa
Your income stays abroad, you live in the Indian Ocean — a low-threshold first step for remote workers and families who want to try living here.
Live Here for a Year Before You Decide to Stay
The Premium Visa gives remote workers, freelancers and visitors who want an extended stay a residence status of up to one year, renewable. Your income still comes from outside Mauritius while you live on the island — you can experience local life fully without making a migration decision right away.
It is often used as a trial stay: many families arrive on a Premium Visa for a year, enrol their children in school, get a clear picture of living costs and settle on an area, before deciding whether to move on to an Investor Visa, a Retirement Permit or Residence by Property. For remote workers, it also works as a long-term arrangement in its own right.
Key Requirements
Length of Stay
Up to one year, renewable on expiry; renewal again requires proof of your income source and valid insurance.
Income Source
Your income and business must come from outside Mauritius, and you need to show stable income or savings; the exact threshold follows current EDB rules.
Working for Overseas Employers
You may work remotely for overseas companies or your own business abroad, but you may not be employed by a local Mauritian employer.
Travel and Medical Insurance
Travel or medical insurance covering your stay is required and must be submitted as part of the application.
About the Application Fee
Applying for a Premium Visa is free — there is no government application fee (subject to current EDB rules). That does not mean zero cost, however: insurance, medical checks, translation and notarisation of documents, and living expenses for you and your dependants in Mauritius all need to be arranged at your own cost. See how the costs break down →
Who It Suits and What You Can Do
- Remote workers and freelancers: work for overseas clients or employers while enjoying the climate and lower living costs on the island.
- Families planning a trial stay: use a year to experience schools, healthcare, communities and residential areas first-hand before choosing a long-term option.
- Semi-retired people: not yet at the age threshold for the Retirement Permit but with stable passive income, wanting to live here for an extended period first.
- Dependants may join you: your spouse and dependent children can accompany you; the income or savings evidence required for them follows official rules.
Tax Points to Watch
Mauritius determines tax residence partly by the number of days you actually spend in the country. Foreign-source income is generally treated on a remittance basis — in other words, whether income is brought into Mauritius and how many days you spend here both affect the tax outcome. This is a specialist tax judgement; we recommend consulting a licensed tax adviser before committing to a long stay, and we can help arrange an introduction.
Application Process
The Premium Visa is the lightest of the four routes, and the application is mainly submitted online from start to finish.
Eligibility Check
We review your income source, dependants and insurance arrangements and confirm whether you meet the requirements.
Document Preparation
Passport, proof of income or savings, travel and medical insurance, proof of accommodation and more.
Online Submission
We file the application through the official EDB system and follow up on its progress.
Approval and Arrival
Once approved, you arrange your travel and complete the registration steps after arrival.
Settling In
Assistance on the ground with bank accounts, renting a home, school enrolment and medical insurance.
Renewal or Switching
Before expiry we assess renewal, or a switch to a long-term route such as the Investor Visa, Retirement Permit or Residence by Property.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Premium Visa
Can I bring my spouse and children?
Yes, they can accompany you. Dependants will usually need to provide additional proof of funds or income; the exact standard follows current official rules.
Can I set up a company in Mauritius?
A Premium Visa does not permit local employment or running a local business. If you plan to establish and operate a Mauritian company, you should apply for the Investor Visa; the two can be sequenced one after the other.
What happens when the year is up?
You can apply to renew, or switch to a long-term residence route based on your actual plans in the country. We suggest starting the assessment two to three months before expiry to avoid any gap in status.
Can my children attend school?
They can apply to local international schools. Places and entry requirements vary by school, so we recommend starting the application three to six months in advance.
Want to Try Living Here for a Year?
Tell us about your income source and who would accompany you. We can give you a free initial assessment and explain how it can lead into a long-term route.