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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.
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)
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Employed by a Mauritius-registered company or operating as a self-employed professional
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Minimum monthly salary of at least Rs 30,000
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Must hold a valid employment contract with a Mauritius employer
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Relevant academic qualifications or professional experience in the field
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Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued employment
Occupation Permit (Investor)
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Minimum capital investment of $100,000 in a Mauritius-registered business
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Must incorporate or have incorporated a company under the Companies Act 2001
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Submission of a detailed business plan to the Economic Development Board (EDB)
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Must create employment for Mauritians (number depends on activity type)
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Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to business performance
Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)
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Minimum investment of $100,000 in a qualifying business activity
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Must provide at least two letters of intent from potential clients or customers
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Submission of a detailed business plan demonstrating viability and local economic contribution
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Activity must fall within approved categories (consulting, IT, creative, etc.)
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Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued activity
Retired Non-Citizen Permit
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Minimum monthly income or transfer of USD 2,000 (or equivalent) into Mauritius
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Must not engage in any employment or business activity in Mauritius
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Valid proof of pension, investment income, or savings to support residency
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Must hold comprehensive health insurance covering Mauritius
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Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable
Permanent Residence Permit
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Must have held a valid Occupation Permit for a continuous period of at least 5 years
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Must demonstrate genuine ties to Mauritius (residence, family, community)
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Application submitted to the Passport and Immigration Office
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Valid for 20 years, renewable
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Provides greater stability and fewer reporting obligations than Occupation Permit
Premium Visa
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Proof of regular passive income or remote employment of at least USD 1,500 per month, or investment of USD 50,000+ in Mauritius
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Valid health insurance covering Mauritius
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Valid passport and police clearance
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Initial validity of up to 10 years, renewable subject to continued eligibility
Property-Linked Residence
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Purchase of residential property worth USD 375,000 or more in an approved property development
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Valid title deed or sale agreement as proof of property investment
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Proof of funds for the property purchase
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Initial validity of 10 years, renewable as long as property is retained
Dependant Permits and Family Reunification
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Available to spouse and dependent children (under 18, or under 24 if in full-time education)
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Main applicant must hold a valid Occupation Permit or Permanent Residence Permit
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Dependant permit is valid for the duration of the main applicant's permit
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Spouse may apply for separate work authorization if eligible
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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
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Eligibility
Permit category chosen against the client's profile.
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Documentation
Application pack, supporting evidence, and pre-vetting before submission.
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Submission
Filing with the Economic Development Board or Passport Office.
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Decision
Follow-up with the authority through to approval.
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Settlement
Banking, tax residence, accommodation, schooling, day-one logistics.
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