Premium Visa (Digital Nomad): Fees Breakdown for Nigerians ₦0
Below is the complete breakdown of Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) fees for Nigerian applicants moving to Mauritius. Every line item is verified against the official immigration authority schedule — application fee, health surcharge, language test, credential evaluation, and other government fees.
Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) fees — verified breakdown
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa application fee | ₦0 (~$0 USD) |
| Proof of funds (your own savings)Refundable to you | ₦1,969,008 (~$1,441 USD) |
| Health surcharge | ₦0 (~$0 USD) |
| Language test (IELTS/TEF) | ₦0 (~$0 USD) |
| Credential evaluation | ₦0 (~$0 USD) |
| Total government fees | ₦0 (~$0 USD) |
Verified against official immigration authority schedule. Exchange rates as of 21 June 2026. Proof of funds is your own money — you do not pay it to the government.
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Premium Visa (Digital Nomad)
Mauritius scrapped the $1,000 Premium Visa fee in December 2025. As of 2026, the official Mauritius Passport & Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org) confirms the visa is FREE of cost — no application fee, no processing fee. This is a massive win for Nigerian remote workers. The visa is valid for 12 months and renewable. You need to prove you earn at least $1,500/month from a source outside Mauritius. Apply online through passport.govmu.org. Processing takes 2–4 weeks. You get full residency rights — open a bank account, rent property, drive with your Nigerian licence (for 3 months, then convert). The catch: you cannot take local employment. This is strictly for people earning remotely. Bring proof of remote employment (contract, invoices, or bank statements showing consistent foreign income).
Where Nigerians settle in Mauritius
Once your Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) is approved, most Nigerians head to Port Louis or Quatre Bornes. Here is what to budget for your first year:
- Port Louis: 1-bedroom rent ₦628,893/month · Lagos–Port Louis flights from ~$789 · Nigerian community: Small
- Quatre Bornes: 1-bedroom rent ₦525,069/month · Lagos–Quatre Bornes flights from ~$789 · Nigerian community: Small
Life in Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital and economic hub, where most jobs and coworking spaces are concentrated. A 1-bed apartment in the city center runs $535–700/month, dropping to $350–450 in suburbs like Quatre Bornes or Curepipe. The city is compact and walkable in the center, but you will want a car for daily life — public buses exist but are slow. The Caudan Waterfront area has the best restaurants and nightlife. Groceries are affordable for local produce but imported goods are expensive (it is an island). Internet is reliable — Mauritius Telecom fiber covers most of the island at 100Mbps+ for about $30/month. The Nigerian community is small but growing, mostly in finance and tech. English is the official language, but Creole is what locals speak day-to-day — you will pick it up quickly as it is French-based.
1% of Nigerians who use Japa Calculator choose Mauritius as their destination. Average Japa Score: 50/100. Most common salary expectation among applicants: ₦300K–₦1M.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) cost for Nigerians moving to Mauritius?
- Total government fees for the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) are ₦0 (about $0). This covers the visa application fee, and any other applicable government charges.
- How long does Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) processing take from Nigeria?
- Processing time for the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) is 2–4 weeks. Apply from the Mauritius High Commission in Abuja or the Consulate in Lagos — book your appointment slot as early as possible, as backlogs frequently add 2–4 weeks beyond the official window.
- How much proof of funds do I need for the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad)?
- You need to show ₦1,969,008 ($1,441) in savings for the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad). This money stays in your account — it is not paid to the government. Funds must be unencumbered: fixed deposits locked for a term or joint accounts with conditions may be queried by the officer.
- What documents do I need for the Premium Visa (Digital Nomad) application from Nigeria?
- Core documents include a valid Nigerian passport (6+ months validity), completed application form, recent passport photographs, and proof of eligibility for this visa category. Include 6 months of bank statements showing the ₦1,969,008 proof-of-funds requirement is consistently met.
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Start Free CalculatorData methodology: Visa fees sourced from official immigration authority schedules. Naira conversions use live exchange rates from open.er-api.com (last updated 21 June 2026). All fees are subject to change with policy updates — verify with the official immigration website before applying. Last verified: 2026-06-03