Enabling Legislations

(Downloadable Versions)

Immigration Act
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The Immigration Act regulates the entry and stay of non-citizens in Mauritius.

Civil Status Act
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The Civil Status Act deals with the procedures relating to the registration of birth, death,
marriages and any amendments brought to the Civil Status of persons in Mauritius.

Mauritius Citizenship Act
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The Mauritius Citizenship Act deals with all matters relating to the following :-
(i) the acquisition, resumption and renunciation of the Mauritius Citizenship
(ii) the grant of the Certificate of Mauritius Citizenship, in case of doubt

Non-Citizens Property Restriction Act
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The Non-Citizens Property Restriction Act deals with the following:
(1) The purchase, acquisition or holding of property by non-citizens
(2) Disposal of property by non-citizens
(3) Consequences of contravention
(4) Validation of transactions

Passport Act
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The Passport Act deals with the procedures for the issue of passports to Mauritian Citizens.

Deportation Act
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The Act lays down the procedure to be followed for the deportation of non-citizens.