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The Immigration Act​​​

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 According to the Immigration Act 2022 , a person shall not be admitted to Mauritius , or whilst being in Mauritius remain there, unless:
(a) he is a citizen; or
(b) he is , in the case of the non-citizen , a resident of Mauritius or the holder of a visa.

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The Passports Act

    The Passports Act regulates the issuance of passports and visas.​


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​The Passports R​egulations 1969 (as amended)
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​ ​​​The Passports Regulations , amongst others , lay down the procedures for the issuance of Mauritius passports and Travel Documents , and defines the visa requirements for foreigners to enter Mauritius.


The Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act

​ ​​The Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act provides for non-citizens to  have either a work permit or a certificate of exemption allowing them to take up employment or to engage in gainful occupation in Mauritius.


The Deportation Act​​

​ ​​​​The Deportation Act lays down the procedures for deportation of non-citizens.

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Note: -  The internet version of these Acts is for information only.  The authoritative and up-to-date version is the one published in the Government Gazette of Mauritius​ ​​

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