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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Obtain Certificate of Naturalization in person, the applicant has to approach the Defence and Home Affairs Division in Mauritius - [https://dha.govmu.org/Pages/ContactUs.aspx Contact link]
#The applicant should download the application form from this link. [https://dha.govmu.org/Documents/services/Naturalization%20of%20an%20Alien%20or%20British%20Protected%20Person.pdf link]
#Please ensure that they fill out the form in full, making sure to include all relevant information, and to attach all the required documents to the form before submitting it.
#The applicant must submit the application form, along with all the necessary documents, to the nearest Civil Status Office, which can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page, to complete the application process.
#A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
#Once the application has been submitted, it will then be forwarded to the Defence and Home Affairs Division for further processing.
#The applicant will be required to appear before a Naturalization Board for an interview to assess their eligibility for naturalization as a citizen of the United States.
#The Naturalization Board will be conducting the interview, during which the applicant will be asked questions that are relevant to the application they have submitted, to assess whether they are eligible for naturalization.
#The Naturalization Board will then make a recommendation to the Minister of Defence and Home Affairs.
#The Minister, after carefully considering the recommendation presented to them, will make the decision to either grant or deny the application for a Certificate of Naturalization.
#If the Minister grants the certificate of naturalization, the applicant will be notified in writing of the grant and the certificate will then be issued to them, thus allowing the applicant to become a citizen of the country.
#The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Naturalization can vary depending on the complexity of the application, but it takes around six weeks.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Birth Certificate
*Identity Card
*Residence Permit
*Two passport-sized photographs
*Certificate of Absent Naturalization
*Proof of Address
*Proof of Financial Means
*Proof of Good Character
*Proof of Knowledge of English and/or French
*Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
*Police Clearance Certificate

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Defence and Home Affairs Division''' 

'''Prime Minister's Office''' 
Level 4th floor, New Government Centre, 
Port Louis, 
Republic of Mauritius . 
Tel : 201 2409 
Fax : 212 9393 
Email : pmo@go [vmu.org Link] 
Contact link: [https://dha.govmu.org/Pages/ContactUs.aspx Contact link]

 

'''Passport and Immigration Office (Residence Permit Section)''' 
Address: 8th Floor, Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, 
Port-Louis 
Tel: +(230) 210 9319 and +(230) 210 9312 
Fax: +(230) 210 9322 
Email: piomain@mail.gov.mu 
Contact link: [https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=399 Contact link] 
 
==Eligibility==
'''To obtain a Certificate of Naturalization in Mauritius, applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:''' 
*Be at least 18 years of age
*Be a legal resident of Mauritius for at least five years
*Have a satisfactory knowledge of English
*Have a good character
*Have a minimum annual income of MUR 150,000
*Have a valid passport
*Have not been convicted of a criminal offence
*Have a valid residence permit

 
==Fees==
*A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

 
==Validity==
*A Certificate of Registration issued under the Mauritius Citizenship Act is valid for an indefinite period, but it should be kept safely as no duplicate is issued in case of loss.

 
==Documents to Use==
*[https://dha.govmu.org/Documents/services/Section_9_Naturalization%20of%20an%20Alien%20or%20British%20Protected%20Person.pdf link] 

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Naturalization can vary depending on the complexity of the application, but it takes around six weeks.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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==Instructions==
*The process for obtaining a Certificate of Naturalization in Mauritius is quite straightforward.
*The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must have lived in Mauritius for at least five years.
*The applicant must also have a valid passport, a valid residence permit, and evidence of good character.
*The applicant must then submit a completed application form, along with supporting documents, to the Mauritius Immigration Office.
*The application will then be reviewed and if approved, the Certificate of Naturalization will be issued.

 
==Required Information==
*Full name
*Date of birth
*Place of birth
*Nationality
*Address
*Profession
*Date of application
*Name of the spouse, if any
*Number of dependent children, if any
*Details of parents, such as their full names, date and place of birth
*Details of any educational qualifications
*Details of any previous residence in Mauritius
*Details of any previous nationality
*Signature of the applicant

 
==Need for the Document==
*In Mauritius, a Certificate of Naturalization is a legal document issued by the government to a foreign national who has met the legal requirements to become a citizen of Mauritius.
*The Certificate of Naturalization serves as proof of the individual's citizenship status, and it is required for a variety of purposes, such as applying for a passport and opening a bank account.
*It is also necessary for those who wish to apply for certain government jobs or services, or to purchase property or land in Mauritius.

 
==Information which might help==
*[https://dha.govmu.org/Pages/Services/Citizenship.aspx link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
==External Links==
*[https://passport.govmu.org/passport/ link] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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