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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

http://ta.gov-mu.org/


GUESTHOUSE – Checklist






- 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


applicable)

5) Non-citizens to submit a business Plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-

mu.org)




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


letter of authorization are also required.


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.




TOURIST RESIDENCE – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)





Local Authority

7) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities as well as

dimensions as appropriate (3 copies)





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











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)




9) Master Plan describing all relevant tourist activities and facilities as well as

dimensions as appropriate (3 copies)





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


2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Non-citizens to submit business Plan (template available)



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


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)


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.






stating the names and nationalities of directors and shareholders, and

respective number of shares






PRIVATE CLUB – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Non-citizens to submit business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-

mu.org)




copies)

8) Preliminary Environment Report (PER) as approved by the Ministry of

Environment


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)




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.




PUB – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-mu.org)




copies)


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)




Note: The Tourism Authority will submit application for clearances to Fire, Health

and Police Authorities to obtain clearances.



RESTAURANT – Checklist













2) Title deed


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)


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)



Local Authority

9) Proposed menu






TABLE D’HOTE – Checklist













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


applicable)



operations such as dining area, bar, kitchen, storage area, toilet facilities, parking,

etc. (4 copies)


7) Proposed Menu (only local cuisine)





ECO-TOURISM ACTIVITIES (nature-based tourism activities or adventure-related tourism activities, or both) - Checklist













(A) In case of activities within a private owned property or an estate:

1) Title deed


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


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)




(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.







OPERATING HELMET DIVING CENTRE – Checklist













2) Title deed


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)


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)




Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for Helmet Diving




KARTING – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)


5) Layout Plan (3 copies)


Local Authority

7) Project write-Up, describing the activity, sites, proposed circuits, etc.


9) Maintenance Plan





OPERATING AQUARIUM DISPLAYING FISH OR MARINE ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Business Plan (template available)




Local Authority

8) Project write-Up describing the activities, list of equipment, personnel to be

employed and their respective roles


10) Clearance from Ministry of Fisheries





OPERATING BEAUTY PARLOUR, INCLUDING HAIR DRESSING, WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist















4) Valid contract with hotel

5) List of KEY employees as well as their qualifications/experience





OPERATING BOAT HOUSE – Checklist















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


11) Maintenance plan





OPERATING CABLE CAR – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)



Local Authority


7) Layout Plan of proposed office (3 copies)

8) Project write-up, describing the activity, sites, proposed circuits, etc.


10) Maintenance Plan

11) Certificate from an International Recognized Body on Security of Equipment and

Operations





OPERATING GOLF COURSE – Checklist











- - List of members of societé specifying their respective

nationalities and certified by the Manager (Gérant)

2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Clearance from Ministry of Tourism and Leisure

5) EIA Certificate to operate the proposed golf course


7) Layout Plan of proposed office (3 copies)

8) Master Plan describing all components of the golf course (club house, lounge,

restaurant, etc.)


Local Authority

10) Project write-Up, describing the activity, site, proposed circuits, etc.






OPERATING HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist















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





OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR BICYCLES – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)




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





OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR BUS, INCLUDING MINIBUS – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)




6) Letter of approval from the National Transport Authority specifying the total number

of bus and/or minibus at proposed address of enterprise


Local Authority





OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR KITE SURF – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)





7) List of equipment

8) Maintenance plan for all equipment, number of employees and their respective roles


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.


Local Authority




Note: Applicants should also comply with guidelines for kitesurfing


OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)

4) Non-citizens to submit a business plan (template available on website http://ta.gov-

mu.org)


6) Master layout plan indicating area (in m2) of all relevant parts pertaining to



Local Authority


9) Maintenance plan of the motorcycles/scooters

10) Copy of the certificate of registration of the motorcycles.







OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR PARAGLIDE – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)






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





OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR QUAD – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)


mu.org)



operations (3 copies), including parking facilities



8) Project write-up, including tracks, safety and security measures, emergency plan and

maintenance plan for quads, etc







OPERATING RENTAL AGENCY FOR WINDSURF – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)


mu.org)






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)




Note: Additional document/information may be requested after finalization of

guidelines




OPERATING SCUBA DIVING CENTRE – Checklist













2) Title deed


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)


mu.org)






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







OPERATING SPA WITHIN HOTEL PREMISES – Checklist














mu.org)




5) Valid contract with hotel

6) Copy of qualifications of Spa therapists







OPERATING TRAVEL AGENCY – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)


mu.org)





Local Authority

8) Letter of intent from an IATA registered travel agency for issuing of tickets.







PROVIDING NON-MOTORISED WATER SPORTS SUCH AS PEDALOES, CANOES, KAYAKS AND LASER – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)


mu.org)





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



15) Maintenance plan.







PROVIDING TOUR OPERATOR SERVICE – Checklist













2) Title deed


applicable)






Local Authority

7) Certificate of Character of applicant OR of at least one of the directors of the

Company or Societe/Partnership, (whichever applicable)




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)



WORKING AS TOURIST GUIDE, INCLUDING TOURIST GUIDE EMPLOYED BY A TOUR OPERATOR – Checklist




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





Note: Applicant may be called for an interview.


DOLPHIN AND WHALE WATCHING – Checklist













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







Documents

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