Which has lower income requirements: Mauritius or Spain?

Mauritius requires $1,500/mo; Spain requires $3,050/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Mauritius or Spain?

Check the Insurance required row in the comparison table above.

Last Updated: Feb 2026

Side-by-side comparison of tax rules, income requirements, and visa difficulty.

Criteria	Mauritius	Spain
Income	$1,500/mo	$3,050/mo
Savings Option	N/A	N/A
Visa Fee	Free	$85
Processing	48 hours	20-40 days
Validity	1 year (renewable)	3 years (renewable)
Cost Tier	Medium	Medium-High
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$2,100/mo	~$3,100/mo
1BR Rent	~$750	~$1300
Internet	45 Mbps	180 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	4/10	8/10
Tax trigger	183 days	183 days
Insurance required	Yes	Yes
Pet Catch (2026)	Imports from 'low-risk' zones like the UK/EU are straightforward, but 'high-risk' countries face strict quarantine.	New 2025 Animal Welfare laws in Spain have made it even easier to travel with pets, though some 'Potentially Dangerous Dog' (PPP) breeds require local registration and insurance.