Living and settling in Mauritius: the ultimate expatriate guide

Mauritius, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, is a very popular destination for successful expatriation candidates. Besides an exceptional living environment with magnificent beaches and turquoise lagoons, Mauritius is known for its exceptional lifestyle and relaxed atmosphere. Many professionals, long-stay visitors and retirees have chosen to live and/or work in Mauritius. With its numerous assets, Mauritius is easily open to those who choose to live and work there with their family with appropriate visas and simplified procedures. And to make your relocation easier, MJ Holidays has conceived high-end hotel residences with individual villas and suites where well-being and comfort are the key words. 

Feel like slowing down, living and working in a tropical setting? Make your dream come true and succumb to the bewitching charm of this island that welcomes nomadic travelers so well.

Living and working in the sun: an accessible opportunity in Mauritius

Who hasn’t dreamt of radically changing their lifestyle and pace to better reconnect with the essentials?  A tropical setting, the gentle lifestyle of the islands, a favorable and sunny climate all year round, superb beaches bordered by crystal clear lagoons, endless possibilities to practice a multitude of water sports, land-based, cultural and social activities… Mauritius is a real haven of happiness for expatriate candidates and a blessed land for those who wish to establish their second home for a few months or a few years.

The many advantages of Mauritius for a successful expatriation

In addition to its exceptional tropical climate and superb beaches, Mauritius is a recognised, appreciated and unique expatriation destination with many assets:

• A warm, multicultural and bilingual population,
• A favorable tax system and numerous tax advantages for investors
• Political stability and a diversified economy
• An exceptional environment and quality of life and a low crime rate
• Open flight connections to Europe, Africa and Asia,
• Excellent private primary and secondary education facilities,
• High quality public and private health care facilities,
• A good internet connection,
• Shops and numerous water and land-based leisure activities…

The island has a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, from mountains to beaches, to suit all tastes. This combination of assets gives Mauritius a strong potential to attract expatriate candidates, whether they are investors, working people, tourist or digital nomads or retirees.

Living and working in Mauritius

Mauritius offers optimal living and working conditions for expatriates thanks to its low time difference with Europe and Africa and its geostrategic position between the European, African and Asian continents. The relatively small size of the island allows for short trips on a road network that is generally in good condition. Everything is within easy reach: offices, shops, beaches, living areas, restaurants, sports and leisure activities.

Simplified administrative procedures

In order to attract foreigners who want to live and work in the country,

Mauritius has simplified as much as possible the formalities for settling in the country, in order to attract investors, teleworkers, travelers or retirees.

 Aware of the great potential and the exceptional quality of life offered to visitors, the Mauritian authorities have put in place a series of simplified procedures to attract qualified entrepreneurs, professionals and their families to live and work in Mauritius

Which visa type for which type of stay?

To live and reside in Mauritius during your long stay, there are two possible options:

• The tourist visa which allows you to stay in Mauritius for a maximum of 3 months. This visa is renewable at the Passport and Immigration Office.
• Do you intend to telework or enjoy retirement in the sun? The Premium Visa is a one-year renewable visa which entitles foreigners to come and work and/or invest in Mauritius. It applies to investors and professionals wishing to expatriate with their families and telework, retired seniors and foreign nationals whose children are studying in Mauritius.

This visa is managed by a single counter of the Economic Development Bureau (EDB) and all the procedures are done online. Everything is designed to facilitate the access and arrival of new travelers.

Living in your Villa or Suite on a medium or long term basis

Alongside your visa application, you need to think about accommodation, which can be complicated if you don’t know the island or if you are only staying for a few months. What if you just put your bags down and move into a personalized, pleasant and upmarket place to live? Save yourself the administrative hassle (finding suitable accommodation, water and electricity contracts, lease, deposit, etc.) by opting for a turnkey solution. Discover our two hotel residences designed and conceived for your well-being, in an idyllic setting tropical and lush, close to the beaches and shops and far from the tourist crowds.  

MJ Holidays invites you to feel comfortable in a private villa including a private swimming pool or in a suite with a refined decoration as if you were at home to enjoy a long-term stay with all the comfort of hotel services. Your private villa or your turnkey Suite is fully equipped, with linen, high-speed internet connection and cleaned every day. We can also convert one of the rooms into an office if you wish to telework in this serene and quiet setting. Private swimming pool, kiosk nestled in an exotic garden, veranda: enjoy the great open spaces, the comfort and privacy of your living and/or working space and live the Mauritian way, based on our ” indoor-outdoor ” philosophy.

A hotel residence concept designed for your well-being

Since your well-being and the satisfying of your needs are our priorities, our two hotel residences provide you with a whole range of top-of-the-range services designed to help you live a comfortable and fulfilling life, so you can fully enjoy your stay. Concierge service, food corner or restaurant, fitness room, recreational areas, swimming pool, bicycles at your disposal: everything has been thought of for an ideal stay… Let MJ Holidays ease your life and fully enjoy your long stay in Mauritius with complete peace of mind and privacy, alone, as a couple or as a family.

Our resorts are ideally located close to the beaches, all essential shops and places for leisure and sports activities Whether you choose Mythic Suites&Villas on the north-east coast or Marguery Villas on the west coast, your long stay in Mauritius promises to be a memorable one.

Personalized service for successful expatriation

We pay great attention to welcoming our long-distance travelers. From the moment you first contact us, our concierge service is attentive to all your needs at every stage of your project and answers all your questions. Our sales department will also help you with your settling-in process. Our aim is to make you feel at home, for a smooth transition and a successful relocation to Mauritius and thus start your expatriation with peace of mind. 

Mauritius’ unique and authentic charm is an ideal destination for expatriation and long term stays. Whether you are an investor, a professional nomad, a long term traveler or a retiree wishing to benefit from the Mauritian sun during the winter months, drop your bags in one of our villas or suites and benefit from our long stay offers. For any stay of more than one month, get a special price with this Long Stay Offer.

With our special offers, going abroad for a few months has never been so easy (https://www.mjholidays.com/fr/long-sejour.html.)