Offshore banking · Republic of Mauritius

Open a personal bank account in Mauritius — without the paperwork headache.

We manage the full account-opening process with AfrAsia Bank Limited, one of Mauritius' leading international banks. Multi-currency accounts, a Visa debit card, and a dedicated point of contact from start to finish.

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✓ Fully managed & compliant
✓ USD, EUR, GBP & more
✓ Flat fee — USD 500

1Dedicated adviser guiding every step

6+Currencies available on a single relationship

100%Remote — no travel to Mauritius required

Why Mauritius & AfrAsia

A stable, well-regulated home for your money.

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Trusted jurisdiction

Mauritius is a politically stable, well-regulated international financial centre with a mature banking sector and strong investor-protection framework.

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Multi-currency by default

Hold and transact in USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR, CHF and more from one relationship — ideal for internationally mobile individuals.

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Non-resident friendly

AfrAsia Bank welcomes non-resident personal clients. The entire process can be completed remotely with certified documents.

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Modern digital banking

Internet banking with OTP security, e-statements and a Visa Signature debit card for worldwide access to your funds.

Account options

Choose the account that fits you.

AfrAsia offers a range of personal accounts in local (MUR) and foreign currencies. We'll help you select the right combination during onboarding.

Local currency (MUR)

Classic Savings AccountEveryday saving in Mauritian rupees.
Spinnaker Savings AccountA premium tier savings relationship.
Private Remunerated Current AccountCurrent account with cheque book, interest-bearing.

Foreign currency

Currency Current AccountTransact in USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR, CHF and others.
Investment AccountHold funds for investment purposes (MUR / USD / EUR).
Visa Signature Debit CardOptional — worldwide ATM & point-of-sale access.

Account availability is at the sole discretion of the Bank and subject to its standard due-diligence and acceptance criteria.

How it works

Four simple steps to your account.

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Enquire

Tell us a little about yourself using the form below. We'll confirm eligibility and send you the tailored document checklist.
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Complete the forms

Fill in the AfrAsia account-opening form (and debit-card form if you'd like a card). Leave the account-number field blank — the Bank completes it.
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Certify your KYC

Provide certified copies of your passport, proof of address, bank reference, CV and proof of source of funds. We review everything before submission.
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We submit & manage

We lodge your file with AfrAsia and liaise with the Bank through to account opening — keeping you updated at every stage.

KYC requirements

What the Bank will need from you.

To satisfy AfrAsia's due-diligence requirements, please prepare the following. All documents must be certified copies, and proof of address, bank reference and source-of-funds items must be dated within the last 3 months.

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Certified copy of passportValid, clear, full-page copy.
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Certified proof of addressUtility bill or bank statement — dated less than 3 months.
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Certified bank reference letterFrom your existing bank — dated less than 3 months.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)A current professional CV / résumé.
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Certified proof of source of fundse.g. payslip or 6 months' bank statements.

This is an indicative checklist — the Bank may request additional documents depending on your profile and residency status.

Fees & charges

Transparent, upfront pricing.

Our service fee

USD 500

A single flat fee for assisting with the opening of your personal AfrAsia bank account — from document review to submission and follow-up with the Bank.

Get started

Selected AfrAsia bank tariffs (Non-Resident, eff. 15 June 2024)

Inward electronic transfers	Free of charge
Outward transfer by TT (E-Channel)	0.2% · min USD 30 / max USD 60
Visa Signature debit card — monthly	USD 8.50
ATM withdrawal (outside Mauritius)	2% · min USD 6
Card replacement	USD 25
Bank reference letter	USD 30

Illustrative only. Bank fees are set by AfrAsia and may change. See the full tariff guide below for complete terms.

Forms & documents

Download what you need.

Complete the account-opening form to apply. Add the debit-card form if you'd like a card. Please leave the account-number field blank — the Bank inserts it once your account is opened.

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