This specific immigration journey offers a way to a beautiful island nation with a culturally diverse background, Mauritius from Pakistan.
Key considerations for this immigration journey
Below are the main factors to consider in this immigration process:
Visa options
All in all, the Pakistan nationals require a visa to access Mauritius. Here are some options depending on your purpose of stay:
Tourist Visa
This applies to short-term tourism (which in most cases is less than thirty-one days). The documents that you should prepare are a passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds for existence. Many nationalities, including Pakistanis, can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival in Mauritius
Business Visa
For business-related activities in Mauritius, a business visa is mandatory in case if you are planning to do some business-related activities. The following documents might be required: official documents which may serve to explain the business nature of your visit as well as the invitations from the Mauritian business partners.
Occupation Permit (OP)
Where the stay is short-term or for business-related activities, a Residence Permit is needed while for longer business and work, an Occupation Permit is needed. This usually involves having an employment offer with an organization in Mauritius and the employer’s sponsorship.
Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)
The following is the list of Programs available with the Mauritian Government for the grant of Permanent Residence Permits. The following may be among them:
- Making a property investment.
- Starting an enterprise.
- Being in a position to access a retirement scheme.
Immigration process
Since the application is going to be made for a specific type of visa, the details of the application will vary depending on the visa. Here’s a general overview:
Contact the Mauritian High Commission in Islamabad
Visa and immigration-related services of the High Commission are also in Pakistan. **
Gather required documents
As for the list of documents which are required to obtain a visa depending on the type of visa, it is possible to find it on the official website of the Mauritian government.. As a general rule, you will be asked to present the following documents- passport, photos of the passport, proof of funds for the journey and the first few days you will be staying, documents of the visa category for instance offer of employment for an OP.
Submit application fees
Attach all the documents that should accompany the application form and the processing fees to the Mauritian High Commission.
Processing time and approval
The time that is taken in processing the visa is determined by the type of visa as well as other aspects of the applicant.
Additional considerations
You should consider the following aspects:
Language
The two languages which are currently in use in the government of Mauritius as well as in all the official activities are French and English. However, English is quite widespread in the areas most visited by tourists. However, it is useful to know at least some basic French for a better adaptation, especially if the further intention is to live in this country.
Cost of living
In this regard, it is also worth noting that the cost of living in Mauritius may be a bit high compared to Pakistan. Remember this when you are doing your costing.
Job market
Search for the market demand for your profession in the country to know the existent vacancies. An Occupation Permit in general requires a job offer before the permit is issued.
Research Visa options
To avert such issues, one should spare time to research the different visas that are available and choose the one that will suit the purpose of immigration.
Consult an Immigration Lawyer
It would also be advisable to consult a professional, namely a Mauritian immigration lawyer. They can provide you with some information concerning your case and can handle the legal aspects of the case for you.
Explore Investment options
If interested in the Mauritian PR, read more on the Mauritian government’s Permanent Residence Permit by investment or business.
Take away
Do not forget that immigration is a significant decision. This decision should be made after weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the decision after consulting and comparing all the available choices. However, it is recommended to consult with an immigration attorney to get advice and increase the chances of the process.
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