Internship visa in Mauritius
The internship visa is intended for non-residents wishing to complete practical training in Mauritius as part of their higher education program. Here are the steps to follow in order to obtain a visa to do an internship in Mauritius.
Who is eligible for an internship visa in Mauritius?
The internship visa is meant for non-citizens who:
- intend to follow a practical training or an internship in order to improve their skills and experience. They must present to the Passport and Immigration Office proof of acceptance from the concerned institution or company in Mauritius.
- are degree holders;
- will not receive any remuneration in Mauritius, however, their host organization in Mauritius may grant them a stipend.
Application for a trainee visa to follow a practical training or an industrial internship in Mauritius
The applicant's file must be submitted by the host institution/company sponsoring the foreigner in Mauritius on behalf of the latter or by the applicant in person at the Passport and Immigration Office.
List of documents to be submitted for the trainee visa:
- “Application to Enter Mauritius" form duly completed and signed by the applicant;
- 2 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant;
- Photocopy of the bio-data pages of their passport;
- Acceptance document for practical training or internship in local companies, in sectors such as textile, banking, hospitality, consultancy firms, professional bodies, etc., as part of a study program in an educational institution abroad or at the request of the head office of a company based abroad;
- Details of the duration of the practical training/industrial placement/internship and confirmation from the accepting local company that the placement/training is full-time. The duration of the training/placement/internship must not exceed 6 months;
- Proof from the institution or company that the training to be undertaken in Mauritius is part of a program of study followed by the applicants or that it is a requirement to enhance the trainee's skills and experience;
- A tripartite agreement involving the trainee, the institution or company abroad, and the host organization in Mauritius;
- Proof of availability of funds or financial capacity to cover the costs of the internship and the stay in Mauritius;
- A medical certificate attesting that the candidate is not suffering from any contagious or infectious disease.
Receipt of the visa to do an internship in Mauritius
The granting of the internship visa is determined by the Passport and Immigration Office within 2 weeks from the date of submission, provided that the application is complete and accompanied by the appropriate supporting documents. Any application not accompanied by the required documents will not be considered.
The Passport and Immigration Office will notify the host organization/company/local business where the trainee intends to attend a practical training course or the trainee abroad of the outcome of the application, as appropriate.
The Passport and Immigration Office will then issue the trainee with a temporary entry permit valid for one month to travel to Mauritius.
Important:
Within 2 weeks of arrival in Mauritius, the trainee must report to the Passport and Immigration Office, Residence Permit Section, 8th floor, Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis, to obtain a residence permit (trainee) for a maximum period of 6 months.
