Mauritius Student Visa

The country's populace is composed of several ethnicities, mostly people of Indian, African, French, and Chinese descent.

The Mauritian Constitution is based on the Westminster model. The head of state is the President but constitutional power is vested in the Prime Minister who is the head of government. Mauritius is highly ranked for democracy, economic and politicalfreedom. The island of Mauritius was the only home of the Dodo bird. The bird became extinct fewer than eighty years after its discovery.

Mauritius has strong and friendly relations with various African, American, Asian, European and Oceania countries. It is a member of the World Trade Organization, the Commonwealth of Nations, La Francophonie, the African Union, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), the Indian Ocean Commission, COMESA and formed the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Considered part of Africa geographically, Mauritius has friendly relations with African states in the region, particularly South Africa, by far its largest continental trading partner. Mauritian investors are gradually entering African markets, notably Madagascar, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The country's political heritage and dependence on Western markets have led to close ties with the European Union and its member states, particularly the United Kingdom and France. Relations with China and India are strong for both historical and commercial reasons.

Mauritius is the gateway for the students to enter the great continent of North America. Mauritius is the gateway for the students to enter the great continent. Mauritius Visas are issued on producing the following official documents, which include.

• Passport (Valid at least for 6 months after the completion of stay and one page for visa stamping)
• Application form (for Student visa)
• Letter of acceptance form from respective Mauritius Institute (for Student Visa)
• Passport size photo (1 in number)
• Letter from Employer (in case of professional visitors)
• Letter from friends or relatives (in case of visitors willing to stop at Mauritius for more than more than 90 days)

Importance Notice: The student's visa requirements for Mauritius vary from country to country. However the requirement of documents remain the same. Visas and extensions of stay are issued free of charge. Student visa requirement for Indians may also vary case to case.