International students
Everything you need to study in Mauritius
From admission and documentation to your Student Entry/Residence Permit and arrival in Mauritius, this guide will help you understand the key steps.
Admission requirements
Begin with your application to GBS
Before beginning the immigration process, applicants must first apply for and receive an offer from Globus Business School.
Age
18 years and above
Academic qualification
Grade 12 pass, A-Levels pass or equivalent
English proficiency
IELTS 5.0 or above
Intakes
January, April, August and October
Student entry / residence permit
Student Entry/Residence Permit applications are now online
GBS, as the registered institution, first enrols the accepted student on the National Electronic Licensing System (NELS). The system then generates a unique enrolment key, which the college provides to the student. The student uses that key to complete the permit application online. From 30 September 2026, the Passport and Immigration Office no longer processes student residence-permit applications submitted outside NELS.
Do not make travel arrangements until the appropriate entry approval has been issued.
Government of Mauritius — Student Entry/Residence Permit guidelines (PDF, 25 August 2026)- 01Apply to GBSSubmit your academic documents and programme application.
- 02Receive your offerGBS reviews your application and issues a Letter of Offer.
- 03Receive your enrolment keyGBS enrols you on NELS and provides a unique key.
- 04Submit the online applicationComplete the permit application and upload documents through NELS.
- 05Receive entry approvalIn principle, determined within approximately two weeks.
- 06Arrive in MauritiusComplete medical tests, upload results and attend verification.
Required documents
What the permit application needs
Identity
- Passport biodata pages — the passport must stay valid beyond your stay
- A recent digital passport photo to the NELS specification
Admission
- Letter of Offer from GBS
- Letter of Acceptance signed by the student
- Academic certificates requested by GBS
Police character certificate
- Issued less than six months before submission, in English or French
- Valid at national level — district, state or provincial certificates alone are not accepted
Financial
- Certified bank statement or attestation with a closing balance of at least MUR 150,000
- Sponsorship letter and the sponsor’s ID if you are not self-funded
Accommodation
- One of: rental agreement, residence confirmation, hotel booking, or an accommodation undertaking from the college
Medical
- Complete medical report uploaded in the NELS medical section
Visa requirements may be subject to Mauritian immigration regulations. Applicants should confirm current requirements with GBS Admissions before travelling.
Let’s start your journey
Questions about programmes, admissions, student life or studying in Mauritius? Our admissions team is here to help — by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail.