Application for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate
HOTEL – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding
structure stating the names and nationalities of directors and
shareholders, and respective number of shares
Societé - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Societé
- List of members of societé specifying their respective
nationalities and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
1) Business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
4) Approval from Ministry of Tourism and Leisure
5) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
6) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
7) Front Elevation Plan (3 copies)
8) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities, (including parking
9) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 5,000
10) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorisation are also required.
Note: Upon approval of the application (for either a Letter of Intent or licence), all
hotels shall comply with security measures as imposed for hotels by the Tourism
Authority. The security measures may be viewed on the websites of the Tourism
Authority and Ministry of Tourism & Leisure
Application for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate
GUESTHOUSE – Checklist
2) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders,
and respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
3) Title deed
4) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
5) Non-citizens to submit a business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
6) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
7) Front Elevation Plan (3 copies)
8) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
9) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities, (including parking
facilities) as well as dimensions, as appropriate (3 copies)
10) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 5, 000
11) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Upon approval of the application (for either a Letter of Intent or licence), all
guesthouses shall comply with security measures as imposed for guesthouses by the
Tourism Authority. The security measures may be viewed on the websites of the
Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism & Leisure.
Application for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate
TOURIST RESIDENCE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders,
and respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
12) Business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
4) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
5) Front Elevation Plan (3 copies)
6) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
7) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities as well as
dimensions as appropriate (3 copies)
8) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
9) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Upon approval of the application (for either a Letter of Intent or licence), all
tourist residences shall comply with security measures as imposed for tourist
residences by the Tourism Authority. The security measures may be viewed on the
websites of the Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism & Leisure.
Application for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate by a management company for IRS/RES/PDS
TOURIST RESIDENCE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders,
and respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) IRS/RES/PDS Certificate from the Board of Investment
4) Agreement between the holder of the IRS/RES/PDS Certificate and the management
company
5) Agreement/authorisation from the owners of the property to the management
company
6) Occupation permit of the Managing Director (if applicable)
13) Business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
7) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
8) Front Elevation Plan (3 copies)
9) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities as well as
dimensions as appropriate (3 copies)
10) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 5,000
11) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Upon approval of the application (for either a Letter of Intent or licence), all
tourist residences shall comply with security measures as imposed for tourist
residences by the Tourism Authority. The security measures may be viewed on the
websites of the Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism & Leisure.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
NIGHTCLUB- Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit business Plan (template available)
5) Location/Site Plan (4 copies)
6) Front Elevation Plan (4 copies)
7) Master layout Plan indicating space/area (in m2), allocated to each activity/service
(4 copies)
8) Preliminary Environment Report (PER) as approved by the Ministry of
Environment
9) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
10) Total square area of parking space, as well as number of parking slots available on
site (2.5mx5m per slot)
11) Valid Certificate of character/morality and Certificates of registration of the
security guards (to be submitted before approval of the application)
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and
a letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for operation of a nightclub.
The guidelines may be viewed on the websites of the Tourism Authority and
Ministry of Tourism & Leisure.
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
PRIVATE CLUB – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (4 copies)
6) Front Elevation Plan (4 copies)
7) Master layout Plan indicating space/area (in m2), allocated to each activity/service
copies)
8) Preliminary Environment Report (PER) as approved by the Ministry of
Environment
9) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
10) Membership Criteria
14) Total square area of parking space, as well as number of parking slots available on
site (2.5mx5m per slot)
11) Valid Certificate of character/morality and Certificates of registration of the
security guards (to be submitted before approval of the application)
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and
a letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for operation of a private
club. The guidelines may be viewed on the websites of the Tourism Authority
and Ministry of Tourism & Leisure.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
PUB – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (4 copies)
6) Front Elevation Plan (4 copies)
7) Master layout Plan indicating space/area (in m2), allocated to each activity/service
copies)
8) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
9) Artistic impressions (designed by an interior decorator)
10) Certificate of Character of applicant OR of at least one of the directors of the Company
or Société/Partnership, (whichever applicable)
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and
a letter of authorization are also required.
Note: The Tourism Authority will submit application for clearances to Fire, Health
and Police Authorities to obtain clearances.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
RESTAURANT – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit business plan, including the restaurant’s concept and type of
cuisine (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (4 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations such as dining area, bar, kitchen, storage area, toilet facilities, parking,
etc. (4 copies)
7) Front Elevation Plan (4 copies)
8) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
9) Proposed menu
10) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
11) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
TABLE D’HOTE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
Note: By nature of its business, a Table d’hôte would refer to local cuisine offered by
Mauritians. The activities shall be carried out within the house/home of the licensee and
shall be as directed and approved by the Tourism Authority
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Location/Site Plan (4 copies)
5) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations such as dining area, bar, kitchen, storage area, toilet facilities, parking,
etc. (4 copies)
6) Front Elevation Plan (4 copies)
7) Proposed Menu (only local cuisine)
8) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
9) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
ECO-TOURISM ACTIVITIES (nature-based tourism activities or adventure-related tourism activities, or both) - Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
(A) In case of activities within a private owned property or an estate:
1) Title deed
2) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
3) Clearance from Ministry of Tourism and Leisure
4) Location/Site Plan
5) Layout Plan indicating all types of activities
6) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities/areas and facilities (including
parking facilities) that would be offered within the estate
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Project write-Up describing the activities, list of equipment, personnel to be
employed and their respective roles
9) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
10) Any other relevant clearance(s)
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
(B) In case of adventure-related tourism activities, not within a private property:
1) Project Write-Up including list of activities to be carried out, proposed
itineraries/circuits.
2) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
3) Any other relevant clearance(s)
1) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
2) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING HELMET DIVING CENTRE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Valid contract with hotel (if applicable)
5) Non-citizens to submit business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
6) Location/Site Plan of diving centre (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority (if not situated within hotel premises)
8) Clearance from Ministry of Fisheries with GPS Coordinates and approved plan of
trail with description
9) Qualifications of monitors/divers/first aiders
10) Project write-up describing the activity, list of equipment, personnel to be employed
and their respective roles, and description of building (if any)
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for Helmet Diving
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
KARTING – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
5) Layout Plan (3 copies)
6) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
7) Project write-Up, describing the activity, sites, proposed circuits, etc.
8) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
9) Maintenance Plan
10) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
11) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING AQUARIUM DISPLAYING FISH OR MARINE ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Business Plan (template available)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Layout Plan (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Project write-Up describing the activities, list of equipment, personnel to be
employed and their respective roles
9) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
10) Clearance from Ministry of Fisheries
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING BEAUTY PARLOUR, INCLUDING HAIR DRESSING, WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
3) Layout Plan (3 copies)
4) Valid contract with hotel
5) List of KEY employees as well as their qualifications/experience
6) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
7) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING BOAT HOUSE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
3) Layout Plan (3 copies)
4) Valid contract/agreement with hotel or an authorization letter from a hotel or any
letter of intent from a hotel duly signed by either the Director of the hotel or the
Managing Director.
5) List of equipment and non-motorised crafts to be used (including the quantity),
6) List of activities to be carried out 7) Valid Pleasure Craft Licence for rescue craft (to be submitted before approval if not
available upon application)
8) List of employees and their respective roles
9) Lifesaver certificate
10) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
11) Maintenance plan
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING CABLE CAR – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Business Plan (template available)
5) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
6) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
7) Layout Plan of proposed office (3 copies)
8) Project write-up, describing the activity, sites, proposed circuits, etc.
9) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
10) Maintenance Plan
11) Certificate from an International Recognized Body on Security of Equipment and
Operations
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING GOLF COURSE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- - List of members of societé specifying their respective
nationalities and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Clearance from Ministry of Tourism and Leisure
5) EIA Certificate to operate the proposed golf course
6) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
7) Layout Plan of proposed office (3 copies)
8) Master Plan describing all components of the golf course (club house, lounge,
restaurant, etc.)
9) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
10) Project write-Up, describing the activity, site, proposed circuits, etc.
11) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
3) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
4) Valid contract with hotel (if applicable)
5) One of the employees should possess a valid First -Aid Certificate (copy to be
submitted)
6) List of KEY employees as well as their qualifications/experience
7) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
8) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR BICYCLES – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
5) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
6) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activityfrom respective Local
Authority (if not situated within hotel premises)
7) Project Write-Up including:
Proposed itineraries
Types and number of bicycles
Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
Maintenance Plan and Emergency Plan
8) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
9) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR BUS, INCLUDING MINIBUS – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
5) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
6) Letter of approval from the National Transport Authority specifying the total number
of bus and/or minibus at proposed address of enterprise
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
9) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR KITE SURF – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Business Plan (template available)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) List of equipment
8) Maintenance plan for all equipment, number of employees and their respective roles
9) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
10) Clearance from Beach Authority
11) Qualifications and experience of instructors (Copies of certificates to be submitted)
12) Clearance from Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund and National Heritage Trust Fund, in
case, the activity will take place within its buffer or core zones.
13) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
14) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
15) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for kitesurfing
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit a business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
9) Maintenance plan of the motorcycles/scooters
10) Copy of the certificate of registration of the motorcycles.
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR PARAGLIDE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Business Plan (template available)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Project write-up – describing the activity, safety and security measures, maintenance
plan for all equipments and emergency plan
9) Number and size of paraglides
10) Clearance from Beach Authority (if applicable)
11) Qualifications and experience of instructors (Copies of certificates to be submitted)
12) Name of recognized international institution to which applicant/company is affiliated
13) Copy of certificate of life saver
14) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
15) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR QUAD – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit a business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies), including parking facilities
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority (if not situated within hotel premises)
8) Project write-up, including tracks, safety and security measures, emergency plan and
maintenance plan for quads, etc
9) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
10) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR WINDSURF – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit a business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority (if not situated within hotel premises)
8) Project write-up – describing the activity, safety and security measures, emergency
plan and maintenance plan for all equipments
9) Types and number of windsurfs
10) Clearance from Beach Authority (in not within hotel premises)
11) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
12) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Additional document/information may be requested after finalization of
guidelines
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING SCUBA DIVING CENTRE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
14) Valid contract/agreement with hotel or an authorization letter from a hotel or any
letter of intent from a hotel duly signed by either the Director of the hotel or the
Managing Director (if within hotel premises)
4) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority (if not situated within hotel premises)
8) Qualifications of instructors/divers/first-aiders
9) Project write-up, describing the activity, safety and security measures, emergency
plan and maintenance plan for all equipment
10) List of dive sites, their depth and their GPS Coordinates
11) List of equipment
12) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
13) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING SPA WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
3) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
4) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
5) Valid contract with hotel
6) Copy of qualifications of Spa therapists
7) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
8) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
OPERATING TRAVEL AGENCY – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Letter of intent from an IATA registered travel agency for issuing of tickets.
9) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
10) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
PROVIDING NON-MOTORISED WATER SPORTS SUCH AS PEDALOES, CANOES, KAYAKS AND LASER – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
4) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-
mu.org)
5) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
6) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
7) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
8) Clearance from Beach Authority
9) List of equipment and non-motorised crafts to be used (including the quantity),
10) List of activities to be carried out 11) Valid Pleasure Craft Licence for rescue craft (to be submitted before approval if not
available upon application)
12) List of employees and their respective roles
13) Lifesaver certificate
14) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
15) Maintenance plan.
16) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
17) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
PROVIDING TOUR OPERATOR SERVICE – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Title deed
3) Lease agreement or letter of authorisation between the owner and the applicant (if
applicable)
18) Business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)
4) Location/Site Plan (3 copies)
5) Master layout Plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to
operations (3 copies)
6) Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) for the proposed activity from respective
Local Authority
7) Certificate of Character of applicant OR of at least one of the directors of the
Company or Societe/Partnership, (whichever applicable)
8) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
9) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: In case non-citizen shareholding is involved:
10) Copy of letter of intent(s) or contracts from international tour operator(s) from the
source market(s) where they intend to operate.
11) Qualifications and experience of the non-citizen shareholder/s
12) A bank guarantee in the sum of Rs 20 million in the favour of the Tourism Authority (to
be submitted before approval)
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
WORKING AS TOURIST GUIDE, INCLUDING TOURIST GUIDE EMPLOYED BY A TOUR OPERATOR – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
2) Copt of the Certificate of Character
3) First Aid Certificate
4) Qualifications and experience of applicant
5) Project write-up, describing the activity, sites and proposed circuits/itineraries
6) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
7) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
8) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.
Note: Applicant may be called for an interview.
Application for a Tourist Enterprise Licence
DOLPHIN AND WHALE WATCHING – Checklist
1) Business Registration/ Shareholding
Individual - National Identity Card
- Business Registration Card
Company - Business Registration Card
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Letter from Company’s Secretary certifying shareholding structure
stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and
respective number of shares
Société - Business Registration Card
- Acte de Société or Partnership deed
- List of members of societé specifying their respective nationalities
and certified by the Manager (Gérant)
2) Copy of valid Pleasure Craft Licence to be used in respect of the above activity
3) Copy of Certificate in dolphin and whale watching of the skipper(s) issued by the
Tourism Authority
4) Copy of Skipper(s) Licences
5) Copy of existing TEL(s) for Dolphin and Whale Watching, in case of any further
application(s)
6) Project write-Up describing the activity, personnel to be employed and their
respective roles
7) Risk Assessment, safety, security and emergency plan
8) Lifesaver certificate
9) Any other relevant clearance(s)
10) Duly filled Application Form + payment of application fee of Rs 1,500
11) In case an application is submitted by an Agent, the identity card of the Agent and a
letter of authorization are also required.