Mauritius

Occupation Permit

Mauritius Occupation Permit, an island situated in the Indian Ocean, is a highly attractive destination for foreign investment owing to its sustained economic expansion and hospitable business climate. 

Population

Around 1.3 million inhabitants

Languages

English, French, Mauritian Creole

Economy

Diverse economy with key sectors including tourism, textiles, sugar, and financial services

Currency

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Visa-Free Travel

146 countries.

Mauritius Residence Permit 4

Advantage

  • Right to Live, Work, and Retire in Mauritius.
  • Dependent Inclusion: Ability to include common-law partners of the opposite sex, parents, and dependent children.
  • Work Permission: Permission to work in Mauritius without applying for a Mauritius Occupation Permit or Work Permit.
  • Generous Tax System: Opportunities for tax optimization within a generous tax system.
  • Safe and Secure Environment
  • Access to High-Level Education Institutions

Requirements

  • Financial Guarantee: A bank guarantee or undertaking by the employer (depends on the investment type).
  • Medical Certificate: A medical certificate issued by a doctor in Mauritius, along with required test reports.
  • Language of Documents: Provide all required documents in English or French (or authorized translated copy).
  • Qualifying Investment: Make a qualifying investment where applicable.

Investment Option

Investor:

  • Normal: Invest a minimum of USD 50,000 from abroad in the bank account of the company in Mauritius.
  • Net Asset Value: Invest a minimum net asset value of at least USD 50,000 for existing/inherited businesses, having achieved a cumulative turnover of approximately USD 263,000 over the 3 years preceding the application.
  • High-Technology: Invest at least USD 50,000 in high-tech machinery and equipment with a minimum transfer of at least USD 25,000 from abroad into the company’s Mauritian bank account, as part of a business activity that generates cumulative turnover in Mauritius, subject to certain conditions.
  • Innovative Start-Up: No investment criteria, aimed at encouraging investments in innovative start-ups engaged in research and development (R&D) across various sectors.

Professionals:

  • Be employed in Mauritius by a multinational or a local company with a monthly basic salary of at least USD 700.

Self-Employed:

  • Non-citizen, registered with the Registrar of Businesses as a one-person company, minimum initial transfer of USD 35,000 to a local Mauritian bank account.

Retired Non-Citizen:

  • Non-citizens aged 50 years or above must make an initial transfer of at least USD 1,500 per month to a local bank account in Mauritius. Following the initial transfer, they must continueto transfer at least USD 1,500 per month or a total of at least USD 18,000 per year throughout the 10 years’ validity of the residence permit.
Mauritius Residence Permit 5

Process (2-6 months)

  • Eligibility Assessment: Ensure eligibility for the Occupation Permit (OP) category.
  • Prepare Documentation: Collect necessary documents, including proof of investment, financial statements, and medical certificates.
  • Application Submission: Submit the application through the Economic Development Board (EDB) online portal or in person.
  • Approval Notification: Receive a letter of approval from the EDB.
  • Entry into Mauritius: Enter Mauritius and schedule an appointment with the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO).
  • PIO Appointment: Attend the appointment to provide original documents and complete biometric data collection.
  • Issuance of OP: Receive the OP, typically valid for 3 years, subject to renewal.
  • Residence in Mauritius: Reside in Mauritius and comply with ongoing requirements for your OP category.
  • Renewal: Submit a renewal application with updated documentation before the current OP expires.

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