Mauritius Residency: Live, Work, Invest and Retire in Mauritius

Mauritius is more than an international financial centre. It has also become an attractive destination for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, retirees and families looking for a stable base combining business opportunities with a high quality of life.

The Mauritius residence and occupation permit framework provides several pathways depending on an applicant's circumstances.

Investor Occupation Permit

The Investor Occupation Permit is intended for non-citizens establishing and operating qualifying business activities in Mauritius.

Following the latest 2026 policy and regulatory updates, the Investor Occupation Permit criteria include an initial investment requirement of USD 100,000, together with prescribed business turnover requirements as the business develops.

This route can be attractive for entrepreneurs who wish to establish genuine operations in Mauritius while residing in the country.

Professional Occupation Permit

Foreign professionals employed by qualifying Mauritius businesses may apply under the Professional category.

Under the latest 2026 framework, the minimum basic monthly salary threshold has been standardised at MUR 50,000 across sectors, subject to applicable rules and eligibility requirements.

Self-Employed Occupation Permit

The Self-Employed category provides a pathway for qualifying foreign entrepreneurs and professionals carrying out business activities for their own account.

Applicants must satisfy the applicable criteria and ongoing business-income requirements.

Residence for Retired Non-Citizens

Mauritius also offers a dedicated residence framework for qualifying retired non-citizens.

This route has made Mauritius particularly attractive for individuals looking to spend their retirement in a stable, internationally connected island jurisdiction with access to private healthcare, financial services, property opportunities and an established expatriate community.

Dependants

Depending on the principal applicant's permit and circumstances, eligible dependants may also be able to obtain residence status.

This makes Mauritius relevant not only to individual applicants but also to families considering a longer-term relocation.

Why Mauritius?

AcuFin Relocation Support

Relocating involves considerably more than submitting a permit application.

Our objective is to provide clients with a coordinated solution combining residency, business structuring and financial services rather than treating each requirement in isolation.

Disclaimer: Immigration criteria are subject to legislation, regulations and government policy and may change. Applications remain subject to approval by the relevant Mauritius authorities.