Mauritius has introduced a new Premium Visa, valid for a period of one year and renewable. This measure was announced by the Mauritius cabinet last Friday to encourage eligible visitors come to Mauritius for long stays.
Meanwhile, the highest sanitary standards and protocols are being maintained to ensure the sanitary safety of visitors as well as nationals and to ensure that Mauritius remains a COVID-safe destination.
This measure offers a lifeline for the travel and tourism sector in Mauritius amidst global travel disruptions following the outbreak of COVID-19. It is an opportunity for operators of the Mauritius tourism sector to come up with innovative packages to attract visitors as well as digital nomads. The island is deemed COVID-safe and, with its modern infrastructure, would be an ideal spot for them to work remotely in all serenity.
The Premium Visa allows for visitors from countries listed in the Eighth Schedule of the…