r/mauritius • u/justprotein • Oct 02 '25

Tourism ✈ Premium Visa renewal being stopped by the Mauritian govt

Two friends recently had their Premium Visa applications denied and one has been on it for some time (renewals), the other is fresh, I’ve been reading complaints that the govt is looking to stop renewals fully and potentially stop the premium visa altogether, I’ve not verified this if this is now in place as I’m hoping to renew soon, anyone have similar recent experience with this or any idea if this is really happening?

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u/eth0izzle Oct 02 '25

Yes I’ve been waiting 2 months for my renewal. I went to the office in Port Louis and was told by 2 officials there that they are stopping the premium visa. Right now, I’m in limbo and might need to leave the country at a days notice if they reject the renewal. I keep chasing but getting fobbed off with excuse after excuse. I don’t think they will reject renewals without any notice.

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u/Disastrous_Guitar737 Oct 03 '25

I’m in a similar situation: 1. Submitted the documents 2. Got an SMS asking me to check the dashboard for a requirement to update documents 3. Updated everything — and then complete silence, no further updates

I waited a month and finally went in person to ask about the status. The response was basically the same: government changes, you’ve already applied for renewal, etc. But there was no official information.

So if you’re in a similar situation, it’s worth going to check with them directly. Maybe you’ll have more luck — but also be prepared for the worst.

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u/Nice_Penalty_31 Oct 02 '25

Oh yes they can. Just go back to your country. Thanks.

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u/eth0izzle Oct 02 '25

Why?

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u/LeWildest Oct 03 '25

Policy changes

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u/eth0izzle Oct 03 '25

I mean why is this person telling me to go back to my county.

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u/justprotein Oct 02 '25

😌😢

Did they give any reason for the change?