Mauritius (MU)

Authority: Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA — mqa.govmu.org) — the national body for recognition of foreign academic qualifications and alignment to the MQF.

Process: Submit application to MQA with: apostilled degree certificate, official transcripts, institutional accreditation evidence, passport copy, and application form. MQA assesses the qualification against the 10-level MQF. Required for: public sector employment requiring specific degree levels, professional council applications, and study in Mauritius.

Equivalency service: MQA Foreign Qualification Recognition — mqa.govmu.org. The MQA issues a recognition letter confirming the MQF equivalent level. For employer recognition in the private sector, the employer typically assesses qualifications directly without requiring a formal MQA certificate.

Apostille: Mauritius is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (since 12 March 1968). Foreign official documents from other Hague Convention member countries should bear an apostille from the issuing country's competent authority. Documents with valid apostilles are accepted by Mauritius authorities without further legalisation.

Legalisation: For documents from countries not party to the Hague Convention: full consular legalisation is required — authentication by the issuing country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then by the Mauritius Embassy or High Commission in the issuing country (or the issuing country's mission in Port Louis).

Sworn translation: Documents in English or French are accepted without translation. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation into English or French. Translations should be performed by a certified professional translator with their credentials attached. No central register of sworn translators exists in Mauritius — use reputable certified translation services.