The Mauritius Occupation Permit (OP) is issued to non-citizens who wish to live and work in Mauritius. The OP allows individuals to engage in gainful employment, establish businesses, or invest in the country. It is granted for 10 years and can be renewed under certain conditions.
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Normal: Invest a minimum of USD 50,000 from abroad in the bank account of a company in Mauritius.
Net asset value: Invest a minimum net asset value of at least USD 50,000 for existing/inherited businesses, having archived a cumulative turnover of approx. USD 263,000 over the 3 years preceding the application.
High-Technology: Invest at least USD 50,000 in high-tech machinery and equipment with a minimum transfer of at least USD 25,000 from abroad into the company’s Mauritian bank account that generates cumulative turnover in Mauritius, subject to certain conditions.
Innovative Start-Up: No investment criteria, aimed at encouraging investments in innovative start-ups engaged in research and development (R&D) across various sectors. Investors can choose between two options:
Be employed in Mauritius by a multinational or a local company with a monthly basic salary of at least USD 700 per month.
Non-citizen, registered with the Registrar of Businesses as a one-person company, minimum initial transfer of USD 35,000 to a local Mauritian bank account.
Non-citizens aged 50 years or above must make an initial transfer of at least USD 1,500 per month to a local bank account in Mauritius. Following the initial transfer, they must continue to transfer at least USD 1,500 per month or a total of at least USD 18,000 per year throughout the 10 years’ validity of the residence permit.
Processing time 2-6 Months
Choose the relevant category and submit application with all required supporting documents and applicable fees.
The Applicant receives the Mauritian Residence Permit.
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The Mauritius Occupation Permit (OP) is a 10-year residence and work authorisation issued to non-citizens who wish to live, work, invest, or establish a business in Mauritius. It combines a residence permit and work permit into a single document and can be renewed under certain conditions. It is issued under four main categories: Investor, Professional, Self-Employed, and Retired Non-Citizen.
There are four categories of the Mauritius Occupation Permit: the Investor category (for those investing in or establishing a business in Mauritius), the Professional category (for those employed by a local or multinational company), the Self-Employed category (for independent professionals operating as a one-person company), and the Retired Non-Citizen category (for those aged 50 and above who transfer regular income to a Mauritian bank account).
The Investor category offers four pathways. The Normal pathway requires a minimum investment of USD 50,000 transferred from abroad into a Mauritian company bank account. The Net Asset Value pathway requires a minimum net asset value of USD 50,000 for existing or inherited businesses with a cumulative turnover of approximately USD 263,000 over the preceding 3 years. The High-Technology pathway requires at least USD 50,000 invested in high-tech machinery and equipment, with a minimum transfer of USD 25,000 from abroad. The Innovative Start-Up pathway has no minimum investment requirement and is available to businesses engaged in R&D, either by submitting an approved innovative project to the Economic Development Board or by registering with an accredited incubator where R&D expenditure constitutes at least 20% of total operational costs.
To qualify under the Professional category, the applicant must be employed in Mauritius by a local company or multinational with a minimum monthly basic salary of at least USD 700. A bank guarantee or employer undertaking is also required as part of the application.
Self-Employed applicants must be non-citizens registered with the Registrar of Businesses in Mauritius as a one-person company, and must make a minimum initial transfer of USD 35,000 from abroad into a local Mauritian bank account.
Applicants must be non-citizens aged 50 years or above. They must make an initial transfer of at least USD 1,500 per month to a local Mauritian bank account and continue transferring at least USD 1,500 per month — or a total of at least USD 18,000 per year — throughout the full 10-year validity of the permit.
Yes. Occupation Permit holders can include their common law partner of the opposite sex, parents, and dependent children in their application. Dependants are granted the right to live and work in Mauritius without needing to apply for a separate Occupation Permit or Work Permit.
The Mauritius Occupation Permit grants the right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius for up to 10 years. Key benefits include access to Mauritius's generous tax system with opportunities for tax optimisation, a safe and secure living environment, access to high-quality educational institutions, and the ability for included dependants to work without a separate work permit.
All applicants must provide a medical certificate issued by a doctor in Mauritius along with the required test reports, a bank guarantee or employer undertaking depending on the investment category, and all supporting documents in English or French (or an authorised translated copy). Category-specific documents are also required, such as proof of investment, employment contract, or proof of income depending on which permit category is being applied for.
The typical processing time for a Mauritius Occupation Permit is 2 to 6 months. Once approved by the Prime Minister's Office, an Approval in Principle is issued, valid for 90 days. Applicants then pay the non-refundable processing fees and attend an appointment with the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) for personal identification and document verification.
Harvey Law Group has over 30 years of international immigration experience. Each client receives a personalised eligibility assessment and category recommendation based on their specific financial profile, professional background, and long-term goals in Mauritius. The firm manages the full application process — from document preparation and due diligence to liaising with the Economic Development Board and Passport and Immigration Office — to ensure a smooth and compliant application.
The Mauritius Occupation Permit (OP) is valid for 10 years, allowing non-citizens to work, start businesses, or invest in Mauritius, and is renewable under specific conditions.
Non-citizens looking to work, invest, or start businesses in Mauritius are eligible for an Occupation Permit, subject to meeting category-specific criteria.
Occupation Permit categories in Mauritius include:
Investor
Professional
Self-Employed
Occupational
Retired Non-Citizen
Investment requirements for Mauritius Occupation Permits vary:
Investor: Minimum USD 50,000 investment
Professional: Minimum monthly salary of USD 700
Self-Employed: Initial transfer of USD 35,000 to a local bank
Retired Non-Citizen: Minimum monthly transfer of USD 1,500
Dependents such as spouses, parents, and unmarried children can be included in the Occupation Permit application.
Occupation Permits are renewable by meeting ongoing criteria such as maintaining minimum business income or employment.
Working in Mauritius requires a valid Occupation Permit; working without one is illegal.
The processing time for an Occupation Permit in Mauritius ranges from 2 to 6 months.
For a comprehensive list of required documents for an Occupation Permit application, please consult the appropriate legal or governmental resources.
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