Spouse Residence Permit
Mauritius
Last updated: December 26, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$50
1-3 months
Medium
About this Visa
This permit allows you to live in Mauritius if you are legally married to a Mauritian citizen. It is designed to keep families together, provided you can prove your marriage is real and that you live together under the same roof. The process has two steps: first, you receive a Temporary Residence Permit valid for 2 years. If your marriage remains genuine and stable after this probationary period, you can apply for a long-term Residence Permit. While you do not automatically get the right to work, the process is streamlined for spouses. You are exempt from the Labor Market Test, meaning employers can hire you without needing to prove they could not find a local candidate first.
Key Benefits
- Live in Mauritius with spouse
- Easier work access (Labor Market Test exempt)
- Free public healthcare
- Path to citizenship after 6 years
- Long-term residency after 2 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal civil marriage (religious not sufficient)
- Must live together in the same house
- No criminal record
- Clean health check (no active contagious diseases)
- Genuine relationship (not a marriage of convenience)
Financial Requirement
No fixed amount. Spouse must prove ability to support family.
Documents
- Civil Marriage CertificateMust be recent or legalised if married abroad
- Birth CertificateLegalised if from another country
- Police Clearance CertificateFrom home country and current residence (less than 6 months old)
- Medical CertificateTests for HIV, Hepatitis B, and chest X-ray from a local doctor
- AffidavitSworn statement confirming no other existing marriage
- Spouse's IDPartner's Mauritian ID card and proof of citizenship
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.