Occupation and Residence Permit Improvements Forthcoming

Combined Occupation and Residence Permit. The Occupation permit and the Residence permit – both required as part of the work authorization process in the country – will be combined into a single permit, still to be called the Occupation Permit

Foreign nationals will be able to apply for both permits with one application, which will likely reduce the lead time and save costs.

Validity of the Occupation Permit. Permits will be valid for 10 years, with the possibility of renewal. 

Foreign nationals will be able to work for seven more years in Mauritius under one permit than under the current policy.

Dependents. The spouse of an Occupation Permit holder will be allowed to work or participate in investment activities in Mauritius without obtaining an Occupation permit.

The cost and administrative burdens associated with bringing assignees’ families to Mauritius will be reduced since the spouse will no longer require a permit to work.

Real estate schemes. Foreign nationals with a Residence permit under the real estate immigration path will no longer require work authorization to invest or work in Mauritius.

Foreign nationals who have invested under an official real estate program in Mauritius will be able to enter Mauritius with just an entry visa and will see reduced costs and administrative burdens associated with their stay.

Permanent Residence permits. The validity period of the Permanent Residence permit will be doubled from 10 years to 20 years.

Permanent residence in Mauritius provides benefits such as the right to own property in the country.

Investor Visa. The minimum investment amount for obtaining an Investor Visa will be reduced from USD 100,000 to USD 50,000.

Mauritius hopes to attract more investors to the country. Investor Visas provide benefits such as setting up a business or investing in an existing business.