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- Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
- Tax treatment differs: Czech Republic — standard resident taxation; Mauritius — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Czech Republic Zivno | Mauritius Premium Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €1,292 |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 1 year | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | Yes (better) | No |
| Path to citizenship | Via permanent residence | No |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) | Foreign income exempt (Remittance basis (Premium Visa holders)) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €200 | ≈ €0 (better) |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate | Online, In country |
| Processing time | 13–17 weeks | 1–8 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Czech Republic Zivno →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
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Mauritius Premium Visa →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Government Long-term Visa for Doing Business — Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Proof of funds for a long-term visa — Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Entrepreneurship (long-term visa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa - FAQs (Economic Development Board, Nov 2023): income USD 1500/adult + USD 500/child, validity, free of charge, insurance, taxation/remittance, no local labour market (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Premium Visa - Passport and Immigration Office (Government of Mauritius): one year renewable, free of cost (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government The New Premium Visa - EDB Mauritius newsletter: launch 16 Nov 2020, free of charge, travel and health insurance, validity (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Mauritius Premium Visa - Residency in Mauritius: validity, free of charge, insurance, remittance-basis tax, no entry into labour market, separate USD 50 fee for Occupation/Residence Permits from Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Mauritius Premium Visa - IBN Immigration Solutions: USD 1,500/month, not automatically tax resident, no local employment (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Mauritius: Taxation of Individuals under the Remittance Rules (WTS): 183/270-day residency, remittance basis, foreign credit-card spending not a remittance (Dilloo case) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Mauritius Premium Visa - Citizen Remote: income tiers USD 1,500 / 3,000 / +500, processing time, online application (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Understanding the Healthcare System in Mauritius - guide for non-residents (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15