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Mauritius - Apply for a Marriage Visa

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ProcedureEdit

How to Apply
Abroad Application

  1. Applicants should contact the Mauritius diplomatic mission in the country that he/she is currently residing, first and schedule an appointment if required.
  2. Collect the application form to enter Mauritius from the embassy office, or download it via the Passport & Immigration Office website, or click the link below to download Link (Application form for enter {PDF doc)
  3. Submit the completed form along with the supporting documents (listed below) to be verified and process.
  4. Pay the required visa processing fee, upon which you will be issued with an acknowledgement receipt. Please note that the processing fee varies between embassies.
  5. If approved, the ambassador/consulate/authorized official will affix the visa to your passport and you will be notified of the outcome, re-visit the embassy with the acknowledgement receipt and claim your passport.
Note:
  • Countries with no Mauritius Diplomatic/Consulate Representatives can file the visa application at Air Mauritius Office.

Upon arrival in Mauritius

  1. Citizens of Countries eligible for obtaining visa upon arrival in Mauritius can file the application for the visa at the Passport & Immigration Office (PIO) at the point of entry (Airport/Harbour/ Rodrigues) in Mauritius.
  2. Collect the application form from the PIO office at the airport, or download it via the Passport & Immigration Office website, or click the link below to download Link (Application form for enter)
  3. Submit the completed form along with the supporting documents (listed below) to be verified and process.
  4. Pay the required visa processing fee, the Immigration Officer will then exam your application, and if satisfied that all the documents are in order, He/she decides how long the applicant can stay for a particular visit and will affix the visa to your passport and issue it back to you.
Note:
  • You are advice to contact the Passport & Immigration Office in Mauritius or Embassy/Consular of Mauritius near you first before traveling to Mauritius.


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Required DocumentsEdit

Male applicants:

  • Application form to enter Mauritius filled and signed by applicant.
  • Letter from applicant certifying his intention to marry a Mauritian citizen including:
  • Occupation and earning of to ensure his financial support to the would-be spouse; (ii) Lodging /accommodation facilities
  • Family status/background; and
  • Whether he knows the would-be spouse and for how long they know each other indicating how they got acquainted and since when; 3.
  • Two recent passport size photographs of applicant
  • Full Birth certificate of applicant
  • Full certificate of Morality or Casier Judiciaire or Certificate of Previous Convictions which should bear the names and forenames of the applicant
  • Copy of valid return passage ticket ( in case Extension of Wedding Visa)
  • Photocopy of data pages of passport of applicant and of arrival stamp of Mauritius
  • Confirmation letter from citizen of Mauritius certifying intention of civil marriage with the non-citizen and undertaking of responsibilities
  • Birth certificate of Mauritian citizen + National Identity Card
  • Divorce decree of both parties(where applicable)
  • Death certificate of ex-spouse (where applicable)
  • Documentary evidence of latest financial means of the foreigner – a rate of USD 50 per Day.
  • Any other document request by Immigration Office/Embassy/Consular of Mauritius



Female applicant:

  • Application form to enter Mauritius filled and signed by applicant.
  • Letter from applicant certifying her intention to marry a Mauritian citizen
  • Two recent passport size photographs of applicant
  • Full Birth certificate of applicant
  • Full certificate of Morality or Casier Judiciaire or Certificate of Previous Convictions which should bear the names and forenames of the applicant
  • Copy of valid return passage ticket ( in case Extension of Wedding Visa)
  • Photocopy of data pages of passport of applicant and of arrival stamp of Mauritius
  • confirmation letter from citizen of Mauritius certifying his intention of civil marriage with the non-citizen and undertaking of responsibilities including
  • Occupation and earning of to ensure his financial support to the would-be spouse
  • Lodging /accommodation facilities
  • Family status/background; and
  • Whether he knows the would-be spouse and for how long they know each other indicating how they got acquainted and since when
  • Birth certificate of Mauritian citizen + National Identity Card
  • Divorce decree of both parties(where applicable)
  • Death certificate of ex-spouse (where applicable)
  • Documentary evidence of latest financial means of the Mauritian minimum Rs 45,000 for one month.
  • Any other document request by Immigration Office/Embassy/Consular of Mauritius


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Passport & Immigration Main Office
Passport & Immigration OfficeAddress: Sterling House,
9-11, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
Telephone No: - (230) 260-2073
​Fax No: - (230) 210 9322
E-Mail Address: - [email protected]  / [email protected]
HOTLINE: + (230) 5727-6619​

Visa Section - Mezzanine Floor
Tel:  + (230) 210-9418
Fax:  + (230) 210-8854
Email:  [email protected]
Website: Link

Immigration Office
AIRPORT
Passport & Immigration Office
Address: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport,
Plaisance, Plaine Magnien.
Tel:  + (230) 637-4108 / + (230) 637-8308
Fax: + (230) 637-9841
Email:  [email protected]

HARBOUR
Passport & Immigration Office
Address: Aurelie Perrine Passenger Terminal,
Quay D, Port Louis.
Tel   : + (230) 242-3067
Fax   : + (230) 217-3189
Email: [email protected]

RODRIGUES
Passport & Immigration Office
Address: Port Mathurin.
Tel: + (230) 831-0654
Fax: + (230) 832-1957
Email: pio_rodrigues​@govmu.org

Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Abroad : Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Foreign spouse who has a relationship with a citizen or resident of Mauritius


FeesEdit

  • Please consult with the Immigration Office/Embassy/Consular of Mauritius


ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever


Documents to UseEdit

Link (Application form for enter)

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

  • Full name of the applicant
  • Date/country of birth
  • Nationality
  • Permanent address
  • Passport details
  • Contact details
  • Date of issue
  • Expected date of travel
  • Flight number
  • Duration of stay
  • Declaration


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A Visa is an official acknowledgement issued by the Immigration Office/ Embassy/ Consular of Mauritius, indicating that your application to enter Mauritius has been reviewed by an Immigration Officer and that the officer has determined you are eligible to enter or transit in Mauritius for a specific purpose
  • Mauritian Marriage visa is given for a lengthy time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of Mauritius


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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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