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Legislation
The Immigration Act
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.
The Passports Act
The Passports Act regulates the issuance of passports and visas.
The Passports Regulations 1969 (as amended)
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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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