Hong Kong-based consulting firm, Nomad Capitalist, has recently come out with its 2021 Nomad Beach Index (the “Report"). The Report sets out to rank the best beaches in the world, on the basis of not just beauty but also on how well-suited they are for globally mobile investors and entrepreneurs especially in an era where digital nomads are no longer confined to their desks and are able to work from anywhere in the world.

The Index aggregates data from more than 30 sources and ranks a total of 36 beach destinations - on a scale from 1 to 50 - based on the following criteria:



As the only African country rated in the Report, Mauritius positions itself at the 8^th spot, tied alongside four other destinations: Dominica, St.Lucia, Ambergris Caye - Belize & Isla Colon - Panama. The island consolidates its position as an attractive work and live destination for foreign nationals.

Indeed, the government introduced the Premium Visa in October 2020 with the objective of granting certain categories of foreigners with the opportunity to reside in Mauritius for a one-year period and which can be renewed thereafter. The Premium Visa is primarily targeted at repeat tourists, retirees and digital nomads intending to work remotely from the island.

In addition, with the recent enactment of the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (“Finance Act 2021"), several measures to encourage foreign investors and professionals to work and live on the island are now being implemented. Click here to access our latest newsletter, “Reopening up to the World", which gives more details on the proposed measures.

Should you like to receive more information about the Premium Visa and the various types of Occupation and Residence Permits that are available to foreign nationals, please write to our Relocation Team at relocation@intercontinentaltrust.com

The Nomad Beach Index 2021 can be accessed here