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Mauritius (MU)

Indian Ocean island state with bilingual English-French administration, strong financial services, occupation permits, premium visa options, beaches, private healthcare and a high-trust but paperwork-heavy expat environment.

Capital: Port Louis
Region: Africa
Language: English
Currency: MUR (Rs)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112

Digital Services

Digital ID, e-government and essential apps in Mauritius.

MauPass / National eID portal

Mauritius's digital identity and login system for accessing government e-services. MauPass provides authenticated access to Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) e-services, the EDB occupation permit portal, and other government platforms. Access and features depend on your residence status and registration.

How to get it: Register through the official MauPass/government channels at gov.mu once eligible. You will need valid identity and residence documents. EDB occupation permit holders and Mauritius residents can register using NRIC or permit number.

Unlocks these services
MRA e-services for tax filingEDB occupation permit application and managementRegistrar of Companies servicesPublic service form submissionsTraffic fines and licence information

E-Government Portal

https://www.govmu.org

Many processes still need scanned documents, in-person visits at Port Louis offices or professional agent support. Keep both digital and physical copies of all submissions and receipts.

Available services
MRA tax filing and paymentEDB occupation permit information and applicationsRegistrar of CompaniesPublic service forms and applicationsTraffic licence informationUtility and public service links

Essential Apps

ExpatCheapRent

Free
Housing

Expat-focused cheap rental finder at expatcheaprent.com — compares listings across major rental portals to help newcomers find affordable apartments.

L'Express Property

Free
Housing

Property classifieds section of L'Express Mauritius (lexpress.mu) — one of the main channels for rental listings across Grand Baie, Quatre Bornes, Port Louis and Tamarin areas.

MRA e-Services

Free
Tax

Mauritius Revenue Authority online portal for income tax filing, employer PAYE submissions, VAT returns and tax clearance certificates.

MauPass

Free
Government

Digital identity access portal for Mauritius government services — required for MRA, EDB and public service interactions.

Blink / Juice / your bank app

Free
Banking

Mobile banking apps from main Mauritius banks — MCB Blink, SBM Juice, AfrAsia and Barclays Mauritius all offer apps for account management, transfers and card controls.

Metro Express

Free
Transport

Light rail metro service information and journey planning — the Metro Express links Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Vacoas, Curepipe and Port Louis.

Yugo / taxi apps

Free
Transport

App-based taxi booking in Mauritius — useful for reliable metered fares in Port Louis and major towns where unlicensed taxis can overcharge.

My.T / Emtel apps

Free
Telecom

Mobile and internet account management for My.T (Mauritius Telecom) and Emtel — the two main carriers with 4G LTE coverage across the island.

WhatsApp

Free
Communication

Core tool for schools, landlords, trades, drivers, community groups and business contacts throughout Mauritius.

Windy / cyclone trackers

Free
Weather

Cyclone and heavy-rain monitoring — essential during the November–May cyclone season. Follow Mauritius Meteorological Services alerts.

Keep your Mauritian phone number active for bank OTPs, school WhatsApp groups, utility notifications and permit agents. The cyclone season (November–May) can affect power, deliveries and outdoor plans.