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Relocation Services in Mauritius

Permits, residency, and the practical work of moving to Mauritius.

Mauritius Occupation Permits, permanent residence, and the practical work of relocating to Mauritius. Drawing on AcuFin's offices in Mauritius and South Africa.

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Types of Permit

Mauritius offers several permit categories under the Occupations Permits Act and related regulations. Each permit type has specific eligibility thresholds, documentation requirements and renewal conditions.

Occupation Permit (Professional)

  • 01

    Employed by a Mauritius-registered company or operating as a self-employed professional

  • 02

    Minimum monthly salary of at least Rs 30,000

  • 03

    Must hold a valid employment contract with a Mauritius employer

  • 04

    Relevant academic qualifications or professional experience in the field

  • 05

    Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued employment

Occupation Permit (Investor)

  • 01

    Minimum capital investment of $100,000 in a Mauritius-registered business

  • 02

    Must incorporate or have incorporated a company under the Companies Act 2001

  • 03

    Submission of a detailed business plan to the Economic Development Board (EDB)

  • 04

    Must create employment for Mauritians (number depends on activity type)

  • 05

    Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to business performance

Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)

  • 01

    Minimum investment of $100,000 in a qualifying business activity

  • 02

    Must provide at least two letters of intent from potential clients or customers

  • 03

    Submission of a detailed business plan demonstrating viability and local economic contribution

  • 04

    Activity must fall within approved categories (consulting, IT, creative, etc.)

  • 05

    Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued activity

Retired Non-Citizen Permit

  • 01

    Minimum monthly income or transfer of USD 2,000 (or equivalent) into Mauritius

  • 02

    Must not engage in any employment or business activity in Mauritius

  • 03

    Valid proof of pension, investment income, or savings to support residency

  • 04

    Must hold comprehensive health insurance covering Mauritius

  • 05

    Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable

Permanent Residence Permit

  • 01

    Must have held a valid Occupation Permit for a continuous period of at least 5 years

  • 02

    Must demonstrate genuine ties to Mauritius (residence, family, community)

  • 03

    Application submitted to the Passport and Immigration Office

  • 04

    Valid for 20 years, renewable

  • 05

    Provides greater stability and fewer reporting obligations than Occupation Permit

Premium Visa

  • 01

    Proof of regular passive income or remote employment of at least USD 1,500 per month, or investment of USD 50,000+ in Mauritius

  • 02

    Valid health insurance covering Mauritius

  • 03

    Valid passport and police clearance

  • 04

    Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued eligibility

Property-Linked Residence

  • 01

    Purchase of residential property worth USD 375,000 or more in an approved property development

  • 02

    Valid title deed or sale agreement as proof of property investment

  • 03

    Proof of funds for the property purchase

  • 04

    Initial validity of 10 years, renewable as long as property is retained

Dependant Permits and Family Reunification

  • 01

    Available to spouse and dependent children (under 18, or under 24 if in full-time education)

  • 02

    Main applicant must hold a valid Occupation Permit or Permanent Residence Permit

  • 03

    Dependant permit is valid for the duration of the main applicant's permit

  • 04

    Spouse may apply for separate work authorization if eligible

  • 05

    Required documentation: marriage certificate, birth certificates, passport copies

Thresholds and requirements are subject to change under Mauritius law. Contact us for current regulatory details.

Designed For

Investors and entrepreneurs

Relocating to Mauritius under the Investor Occupation Permit threshold.

Professionals

Cross-border hires moving to Mauritius for employment.

Retirees

Non-citizens choosing Mauritius for retirement under the dedicated permit.

HNW families

Multi-generational moves with schooling, banking and tax considerations.

How we work

  1. 01

    Eligibility

    Permit category chosen against the client's profile.

  2. 02

    Documentation

    Application pack, supporting evidence, and pre-vetting before submission.

  3. 03

    Submission

    Filing with the Economic Development Board or Passport Office.

  4. 04

    Decision

    Follow-up with the authority through to approval.

  5. 05

    Settlement

    Banking, tax residence, accommodation, schooling, day-one logistics.

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