Over nearly the past 2 years, amidst travelling restrictions that were implemented across the world to prevent the spread of the Covid-19, it has been impossible for Mauritius to increase the influx of visitors and foreign talents.

Vaccination rollouts across the world has instilled a sense of renewed optimism and many countries are gradually returning to normal, albeit a “New Normal”.

In fact, the Mauritian borders have been opened since 15 July 2021 to both unvaccinated and vaccinated tourists subject to certain conditions. Whereas unvaccinated visitors have to stay for 14 days in quarantine hotels (with no access to the hotels facilities such as the beach etc.), vaccinated tourists are required to quarantine at a covid-safe hotels for 14 days with free access to all hotel facilities. Effective as from 1 September, the quarantine period for vaccinated tourists will be revised to 7 days. As from 1 October, vaccinated tourists with a negative PCR test will be allowed on the Mauritian territory without any restrictions.

In the National Budget 2021/2022, the Mauritian government proposed several measures to incentivize foreign investors and professionals to relocate to the island. These measures are now being implemented following the enactment of the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (“Finance Act 2021”).

Click here to access our newsletter which outlines the main amendments introduced by the Finance Act 2021 to the Economic Development Board Act, the Immigration Act and the Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act.

As of the date of this writing, the Economic Development Board is yet to issue the new guidelines with regard to the new categories of permits/measures being introduced. More details on the above measures will follow once the updated guidelines are published – stay tuned for our upcoming newsletter on same.

In the meantime should you have any queries, please get in touch with your usual contact person at ITL or write to us on info@intercontinentaltrust.com