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dannimayall

Hi,

I am currently in Mauritius on a business visa, but have almost used 120 days is it possible to transfer my business visa to a tourist visa with out having to leave the country?

GITESH

As per immigration rule, business visa can not be extended more than 3 months. However, suggest to approach immigration officer and show him documents. Normally on expiry of visa one must leave country and re-enter with valid visa.

If you are in Mauritius for long stay for your business then apply for Occupational permit, which will be valid for 4 years initially.

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GITESH wrote:

As per immigration rule, business visa can not be extended more than 3 months.
says who?


However, suggest to approach immigration officer and show him documents. Normally on expiry of visa one must leave country and re-enter with valid visa.

If you are in Mauritius for long stay for your business then apply for Occupational permit, which will be valid for 4 years initially.

Again, where is it written that it is valid for 4 yrs?


Please give the right information !

GITESH

Check with immigration office for extension of business visa.

I got 4 years residence permit against occupational permit. Check the rule with immigration please for more update.

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Code:

An Occupation Permit is granted for a maximum period of three years, renewable thereafter, subject to satisfying the established criteria.

http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandat … -Visa.aspx

   

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​2.    ​    ​ ​Duration of Business Visa    ​
​     ​Business visa is granted for a maximum aggregate stay of 120 days in a calendar year, provided that the stay during each trip does not exceed 90 days.

http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandat … -Visa.aspx

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