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The success and rapid expansion of
Mauritius as an attractive business
centre coupled with its idyllic
touristic touch has seen the demand
for skilled expatriates and
investors soared. The government has
accordingly responded by relaxing
the law and introducing the ‘Occupation
Permit’ and ‘Permanent
Residence’ allowing eligible
non-citizen to reside and work in
the island.
Who can apply for an
‘Occupational Permit’ and
‘Permanent Residence’?
An foreign investor or self-employed
shall first apply for an
Occupational Permit (OP) and
thereafter may apply for a
Residence Permit (PR) if the
criteria below are met. (Any
non-citizen not meeting the criteria
below can alternatively apply for a
‘Work Permit’)
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OP eligibility |
Validity of OP |
PR eligibility |
Validity |
Documents req. (OP/PR) |
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Investors |
Annual turnover from business to
exceed Rs 3 million
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3 years max. |
Business generating annual t/o
of Rs 15 million during first 3
years
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10 years
as from date of expiry of OP |
Passport copy, birth
certificate, medical
certificate, |
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Self-employed |
annual income from business must
be over
MUR 600,000
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3 years max. |
Business generating gross annual
income exceeding Rs 3 million
during first 3 years |
10 years
as from date of expiry of OP |
bank guarantee, 4 passport sized
photographs |
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Professionals |
the minimum basic monthly salary
exceeding
MUR 30,000
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3 years max. |
Not
eligible |
N/A |
Employment contract, undertaking
from employer |
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Processing time for OP
by the authorities: within 3
working days of filing
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Dependents can apply for ‘Residence
Permit’ or ‘Permit for
Retired Non-Citizen’
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Spouse of holder of an OP can work
in Mauritius (must apply separately
for a Work Permit)
How can Moore Stephens help?
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Provide advice and guidance
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Fill the OP/PR application form and
submit application to authorities
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Liaise with Board of Investment and
Passport Office and make
representations
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Set-up your business (company
formation, consultancy, audit, tax
& secretarial services)
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Application for naturalisation
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