Simple guides to Mauritius visas and permits. We collect the rules from official sources, check them against our own experience of moving here, and put everything in one place.
Live in Mauritius for up to a year while you work remotely or live on savings from abroad. Guide coming soon.
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Residence through property
Buy a home from USD 375,000 and get a residence permit for as long as you own it. Guide coming soon.
Spouse of a Mauritian citizen
Residence for foreign husbands and wives of Mauritian citizens. Guide coming soon.
Professional Occupation Permit
Work for a company in Mauritius. Includes the Young Professional permit for local graduates. Guide coming soon.
Retired Residence Permit
Retire in Mauritius from the age of 50 with a regular transfer of funds from abroad. Guide coming soon.
Investor Occupation Permit
Run your own company in Mauritius with an investment from USD 100,000. Guide coming soon.
Self Employed Occupation Permit
Offer services in Mauritius on your own with an investment from USD 50,000. Guide coming soon.
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A short overview of the main ways to stay in Mauritius, based on the official rules of the Economic Development Board and the Passport and Immigration Office. Rules can change, so always check the official sources before you apply.
Status;Can you work locally?;Main requirement;Duration
Tourist visa;No;Return ticket, booked accommodation, enough funds for your stay;Up to 6 months per calendar year
Premium Visa;No;Income or savings from abroad: USD 1,500 a month per adult, USD 500 per dependent under 24;1 year, renewable
Professional Occupation Permit;Yes, for your employer;Employment contract with a basic salary from MUR 50,000 a month;Up to 10 years
Young Professional Occupation Permit;Yes, for your employer;Degree from a local university, salary from MUR 25,000 a month, application within 6 months of your results;Up to 3 years
Investor Occupation Permit;Yes, in your company;Investment from USD 100,000 in your own company;Up to 10 years
Self Employed Occupation Permit;Yes;Investment of USD 50,000, services only, letters of intent from clients;Up to 10 years
Retired Residence Permit;No;Age 50 or older, USD 24,000 in the bank, then USD 2,000 a month to a local account;Up to 10 years
Residence through property;Yes;Home bought for USD 375,000 or more under an approved scheme;As long as you own the property
MauPartners started from personal expat experience in Mauritius. Getting the right documents turned out to be harder than expected: the information is spread across different official websites, and forums often repeat old rules.
That is why MauPartners collects the rules in one place, checks them against the official sources and adds practical tips from real life on the island.
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Official sources
Every rule comes from an official source, with a link you can check.
Real experience
Practical tips come from our own life on the island.
