Occupation & Residence Permits in Mauritius - 2025 Guide

Answer-First Summary

• Best for: Investors, executives, consultants, retirees
• Not for: Those unable to meet capital/turnover/salary tests.
• Fees: USD 300–1,000.
• 3 reasons: 10-year permits; clear thresholds; PRP after 5 years (criteria).
• 3 quick alternatives: Property ≥ USD 375k → RP, Short-Term OP (≤9+3 months), Innovative Start-up.
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Summary about Occupation & Residence Permits in Mauritius

Mauritius Occupation & Residence Permits - Offering 10-year residency for investors, professionals, self-employed, and retirees.

Introduction to Occupation & Residence Permits in Mauritius 

This guide gives a direct, rule-by-rule map to live, work, invest, or retire in Mauritius. You’ll find exact thresholds (capital, turnover, salary), durations (typically up to 10 years), fees, medical tests, AIP timelines (90/30 days), and PRP pathways after 5 years for qualifying holders. It’s built for investors (USD 50k/100k; MUR 1.5m–20m & 1.0m–15m tracks), professionals (≥ MUR 30k / ≥ MUR 250k), self-employed (USD 50k + 3 LOIs; MUR 750k → 6m; 1.5m/yr from Y6), and retirees (USD 2k initial + USD 24k/yr).

Background and overview

Legal framework & agencies

The Occupation Permit (OP) combines work + residence under Investor, Professional, Self-Employed categories; RP – Retired Non-Citizen is separate. Applications are assessed jointly (EDB + PIO; chaired by PMO).

Latest guideline (2025)

Current criteria reflect the 19 Aug 2025 guideline, including Investor option-wise thresholds, Self-Employed income targets, ProPass/Expert Pass salary bands, AIP validity, and medical tests rules.

Best Picks

• Best Value: ProPass (≥ MUR 30k salary) — lower fees and straightforward employer-driven process.
• Best for Growth: Investor USD 50k — clear Year-1 and 5-year targets; PRP track later.
• Best Lifestyle: Retired Non-Citizen RP — 10-year stay with investment allowed (no salary).

Core rules and key requirements

Medical tests

• Mandatory tests; Hep B, HIV, chest X-ray must be done in Mauritius; tests ≤ 6 months old; X-ray signed by radiologist.

Professionals — right to invest

• May invest but no employment/benefits from that investment; can hold shares where employed, not majority.

Retired Non-Citizen — right to invest/work

• May invest (no salary); to work later, obtain OP or Work Permit.

Property route

• Buy eligible residential property or apartment in building ≥2 floors above ground for ≥ USD 375,000 → RP; exempt from OP/Work Permit to reside.

Who should choose which route?

Families

• Investor USD 50k/100k — dependents included; schooling stability via 10-year OP.

Business

• ProPass/Expert Pass — employer-backed, contract-linked duration; fast to deploy teams.

Couples

• Retired RP (50+) — USD 24k/yr transfer; investing allowed; calm relocation.

Solo consultants

• Self-Employed — USD 50k + 3 LOIs; service-only; MUR 750k Y1 runway.

Applicant journey

Arrive with the correct visa, submit on requested platform, and receive an acknowledgement email. The Joint Committee (EDB, PIO, chaired by PMO) assesses your file. If approved, you receive AIP (valid 90 days, renewals 30 days) to finish payments and book your ID/originals appointment. On the day, bring passports, medicals (with Hep B/HIV/X-ray done in MU and ≤ 6 months old), employer or company papers, and fee proof. After checks, EDB registers you and PIO issues your OP/RP. If a role ends and you plan to switch, file the required cancellations and follow the shifting category process before reapplying.

Best Picks

• Best Value: ProPass (≥ MUR 30k salary) — lower fees and straightforward employer-driven process.
• Best for Growth: Investor USD 50k — clear Year-1 and 5-year targets; PRP track later.
• Best Lifestyle: Retired Non-Citizen RP — 10-year stay with investment allowed (no salary).

Alternatives by persona

• Tech founder (pre-revenue): Innovative Start-up — EDB/MRIC route; renewal by EDB CEO.
• Senior expat exec: Expert Pass — ≥ MUR 250k salary; contract-linked OP.
• Freelancer/consultant: Self-Employed — USD 50k + 3 LOIs; MUR 750k Y1.
• Property-led mover: Property ≥ USD 375k → RP — apartment ≥ 2 floors above ground allowed.

People also ask (direct answers)

1. What capital do I need for an Investor OP?
   USD 50k or USD 100k transferred within 60 days of OP issue.
2. What’s the Investor turnover requirement?
   50k route: MUR 1.5m Y1 → MUR 20m by Y5; 100k route: MUR 1.0m Y1 → MUR 15m by Y5; from Y6 MUR 5m/yr.
3. Can dependents work?
   Not under a dependent RP; they must obtain a Work Permit or OP.
4. What is the PRP route?
   After 5 years, meet Investor/Professional/Self-Employed/Retired thresholds (e.g., Investor: MUR 15m/yr ×5 or MUR 75m aggregate) for a 20-year PRP.

FAQs (short Q&As)

What are Professional fees?
Employer pays USD 400/500/800/1,000 depending on contract length.

What are Short-Term OP fees?
USD 300 first issuance (≤9m); USD 150 extension (≤3m, once).

Do retirees have work rights?
Not by default; to work, apply for OP or Work Permit.

What are dependent rules?
Spouse/CLP, parents, unmarried children; no gainful activity; USD 400 fee.

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