Get Your Mauritius Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Citizenship is granted to those born in Mauritius to at least one Mauritian citizen parent.
- By Descent: Children born abroad to a Mauritian citizen may acquire citizenship by descent upon registration.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens may apply for citizenship after 4 years of marriage and 2 years of residence in Mauritius.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply after 5 years of residence, proof of good character, and integration into Mauritian society.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed (With Conditions):Dual citizenship is allowed for Mauritian citizens by birth or descent. Citizens acquiring a second nationality must notify the Prime Minister’s Office. However, naturalized citizens may not retain dual nationality unless they receive special approval.
Note: Citizens by birth or descent may freely hold another nationality, but failure to notify the government may risk revocation. Naturalized citizens require special permission to hold dual status.
Step-by-Step Process
- Confirm eligibility through descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Prime Minister’s Office or Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office.
- Provide supporting documents and complete interviews or language/culture tests.
- Take the oath of allegiance and receive your certificate of citizenship.
Benefits of Mauritian Citizenship
- Live and work freely in Mauritius
- Access to public healthcare, education, and employment rights
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries
- Maintain dual nationality (with proper notification)
Frequently asked questions.
Does Mauritius allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Citizens by birth or descent may hold dual citizenship, but they must inform the Prime Minister’s Office. Naturalized citizens require official permission to retain a second nationality.
Can a foreign spouse apply for Mauritian citizenship?
Yes. A foreign spouse may apply after 4 years of marriage and 2 years of residence in Mauritius, subject to government approval.
Can same-sex couples apply for citizenship through marriage?
Yes. Mauritius legalized same-sex marriage in 2024. Same-sex spouses now have equal rights to apply for citizenship through marriage.
Do I need to give up my current nationality?
Not if you are a Mauritian citizen by birth or descent. Naturalized citizens, however, may be required to renounce their prior nationality unless granted special permission.
Do I have to pay taxes in Mauritius if I become a citizen?
Mauritius has a residence-based tax system. You are only taxed on income earned in or remitted to Mauritius. Foreign income held abroad is not taxed unless brought into the country.