Mauritius student visa from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (passport.govmu.org source)
Which visa do you need to study in Mauritius (long stay) from Algeria?
This is the real product. For formal study in Mauritius — ⭐ notably international branch campuses (Middlesex UK, Curtin Australia) awarding worldwide-recognized British / Australian degrees — after admission, the institution files the student visa with the Passport & Immigration Office (PIO); allow ~4–6 weeks and 2 medical tests (home + arrival), then a student residence permit. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the admission + file; the in-country residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: passport.govmu.org
At a glance
- Who for
- Formal study
- Document
- Student visa (via institution) + residence permit
- Filing
- By the institution with the PIO (Port-Louis)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Mauritian institution
- Medical exam
- 2 tests (home + arrival)
- Timeline
- ~4–6 weeks (entry permit)
- On arrival
- Residence permit (referred to adviser)
- Passport
- valid ≥ 6 months
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Mauritian institution
- Proof of funds
- Results of the 1st medical exam (home)
- Standard photos
- Fees / deposit required by the institution
How it works, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From a Mauritian institution (universities, TVET).
- 2Take the 1st medical exam in Algeria
Required before filing.
- 3The institution files the visa with the PIO
A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the admission + file.
- 4Receive the entry permit (~4–6 weeks)
Then travel to Mauritius.
- 5On arrival: 2nd medical + residence permit
With the PIO — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Student visa / PIO filing | per the institution / PIO — to confirm |
| Medical exams (2) | per the labs |
| Residence permit (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
Study in Mauritius goes through a student visa filed by the institution with the PIO after admission, with 2 medical exams (home + arrival) and a residence permit on arrival — referred to a licensed adviser. Allow ~4–6 weeks. Fees to confirm on passport.govmu.org.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting admission from a Mauritian institution; it then files the visa with the PIO.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists the admission + file; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is there a medical exam to study in Mauritius?
Yes, usually two medical tests: the first in your home country, the second on arrival in Mauritius, required by the PIO.
Does tourism need a visa?
No — free visa on arrival (~60 days). The OuiVisa product is the student / long-stay visa.
Planning to study or stay long-term in Mauritius?
Tourism needs no advance visa. For a student visa or a long stay, a OuiVisa partner agency prepares your admission and file.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the competent authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.