Admissions
A new chapter begins in Mauritius
Apply online in about 10 minutes and sign your offer online. Our admissions team then guides you through the student permit, your travel and your arrival.
The form opens on Google Forms, in a new tab. Questions first? Send us an enquiry.
Have these ready
- A copy of your passport: the page with your photo and passport number
- Your certificates and transcripts, as PDFs or photos (up to five files)
- A recent passport-style photo, on a plain background
- Your own email address, and your phone number with the country code
- The name and phone number of an emergency contact
- A Google account, such as Gmail: Google asks you to sign in before you upload your documents
The Innkeeper student journey
From your application to your first weeks in Mauritius: what happens at each step, and what to prepare.
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Step 1 of 7
Submit your application
Complete the online form and upload your documents to begin your journey with Innkeeper Academy.
What you'll need
Have these documents ready before you start.
- PassportThe page with your photo
- Academic recordsCertificates and transcripts
- Passport-style photoA recent photo, on a plain background
- Other documentsOnly if the Academy asks for them
After you apply
A few minutes after you send the form, you receive an email with your application number, starting with IA.
Our admissions team checks your documents against the entry requirements and contacts you by email or WhatsApp if anything is missing.
Admissions tip
- Upload clear, readable scans.
- Type your name exactly as in your passport.
- Give the student's own email address: every letter is sent there.
A parent or an agent can apply for you.
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Step 2 of 7
Receive and sign your offer
If your application meets the entry requirements and is approved, we email you a personal link to your offer letter and enrolment agreement. You read and sign both on our website, with no printing.
What to do
Read everything before you sign.
- Check your detailsName, passport number and date of birth
- Read the documentsProgramme, intake, fees and conditions
- Sign onceYour signature goes on both documents
- Keep the signed copiesYou need them for your student permit
After you sign
Your signed copies come back to you by email.
The link stays valid for 30 days, and you can sign on a phone or a laptop.
Check before you sign
- If any detail is wrong, contact admissions before you sign.
- We will correct it for you.
If you are under 18, we arrange the signing with you directly.
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Step 3 of 7
Pay 50% and prepare your permit file
Pay 50% of the tuition fee and send us the proof of payment. We then guide you on the documents and forms you need for your student permit application.
What you may need
For your student permit application.
- Passport and signed offerYour passport and your signed offer letter
- Other documentsPersonal or academic documents the authorities request
- Medical documentsOr declarations, where required
- Official formsThe forms required by the authorities
After you pay
The balance follows the Academy's payment schedule.
We guide you on the documents and forms for your permit file.
Keep your documents consistent
- Use the same spelling of your name on every document.
- Keep your personal details the same everywhere.
Not sure what you need? Ask our admissions team.
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Step 4 of 7
Permit application processing
The Mauritian authorities review your application. Processing times vary with each case and with how complete the documents are.
What to do
While your application is reviewed.
- Reply quicklyTo any request for information
- Keep copiesOf everything you submit
- Follow our updatesRead the messages we send you
- Wait for the decisionBefore you book non-refundable travel
Before you book travel
Wait for the official decision before you book flights or anything you cannot get refunded.
Please note
- We cannot guarantee a processing time or a permit.
- The decision rests with the Mauritian authorities.
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Step 5 of 7
Prepare for your journey
Once your permit is granted, plan your travel to Mauritius.
What to do
Before you fly.
- Book your travelOnce your permit is granted
- Send your flight detailsSo we can arrange your airport pickup
- Ask about accommodationTell us if you need help with it
- Pack your documentsPassport and permit approval in your hand luggage
Pickup and accommodation
We can arrange your airport pickup if you send us your flight details in advance.
We arrange or facilitate accommodation on request, subject to availability.
Good to know
- Any charges for the airport pickup or accommodation are confirmed with you separately.
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Step 6 of 7
Arrive in Mauritius
Welcome to Mauritius. Follow the immigration instructions at the airport and complete any arrival, medical or registration formalities.
What to do
When you land.
- Carry your documentsYour passport and your permit documents
- Follow immigrationThe instructions of airport immigration
- Medical checkAttend it if you are asked to
- Tell us you've arrivedSend us a message when you land
After you land
Join the orientation at the Academy in Chemin Grenier.
Galeries de Paris, Royal Road, Chemin Grenier.
Save our numbers
- Call: +230 5478 2786
- WhatsApp: +230 5759 7649
Save them on your phone before you fly.
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Step 7 of 7
Complete your residence formalities
Follow the instructions of the authorities to complete any remaining formalities for your student residence permit.
What to do
To finish your student permit.
- Attend appointmentsWhen you are asked to
- Extra documentsProvide any that are requested
- Keep your documents safeYour permit and your passport
- Respect your permitIts conditions apply during your studies
During your studies
Keep your passport and immigration documents valid, and follow all the conditions attached to your student permit.
Stay compliant
- Check the validity dates on your immigration documents.
- Ask us for guidance before they expire.
Important information for students
A few reminders to help you prepare for your studies and keep to the rules during your stay.
Student permit and immigration
- Keep your passport and immigration documents valid.
- Follow all the conditions attached to your student permit.
- Report changes to your personal details or accommodation where required.
- Complete any medical or arrival formalities the authorities ask for.
Work rights and responsibilities
Work during your studies is subject to Mauritian law, the conditions of your permit and any authorisation required. Check that you are allowed to work before you accept a job, and always follow the latest instructions of the Mauritian authorities.
Processing times, permit decisions and eligibility are decided by the relevant authorities. This page is general guidance and does not guarantee a visa or a student permit.
Questions about your application?
From India, call or WhatsApp +91 85291 00004. In Mauritius, call +230 5478 2786 or WhatsApp +230 5759 7649.