Student Permit in Mauritius in 2026
Foreign nationals admitted to qualifying study in Mauritius use the student entry/residence-permit framework administered by the Passport and Immigration Office.
Study permission is not general work permission
The Student Permit is tied to the approved course and institution. Students should not assume that enrolment gives unrestricted local employment rights.
Mauritius also has a separate Young Professional Occupation Permit for certain eligible foreign graduates of Mauritian tertiary institutions who move into qualifying employment.
After graduation
A graduate considering work in Mauritius should assess YPOP or another employment route rather than simply remaining on student status.
Related: Young Professional Occupation Permit, Professional Occupation Permit, and Mauritius hub.
Official and supporting sources
- Passport & Immigration Office — Student Permit guidancegovernment · accessed 2026-09-29
- Passport & Immigration Office — permit sectionsgovernment · accessed 2026-09-29