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 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.
