Live and work

Residence Permit through Real Estate Acquisition

Eligible investment: purchase of a residential property under IRS/RES/PDS/Smart City/Ground+2 schemes ≥ USD 375,000 (≈ MUR 17 million).
Beneficiaries: the buyer + spouse + dependent children (≤ 24 years old) are granted a residence permit valid as long as the property is owned.
Benefits: unlimited residency with no minimum stay requirement, freedom to open a bank account and engage in non-salaried activities.
Exit: sale of the property = automatic termination of the permit (the buyer may obtain a new one if they meet the threshold).

Beneficiaries: any foreign employee recruited by a Mauritian company (age 20–60)
⁠Salary threshold: base monthly salary ≥ MUR 22,500 (new minimum for 2024–2025 for a “Professional” Occupation/Permit). PLCJ
⁠Duration: residence and work authorization valid for up to 3 years (aligned with contract duration), renewable.
Limitations: change of employer ↦ new permit required; resale of permit prohibited; exit from the country mandatory at the end of the contract or in case of revocation.
Recent relaxations: retirees holding a “Retired Residence Permit” may now work without an additional permit for limited assignments (≤ 30 hrs/week).
Main benefits: legal status to live and work, eligibility of spouse & children (< 24 years old) through dependent permit, access to local banking services.

Eligible profile: service provider operating under their own name (one-person business) in a liberal profession or consulting activity.
Initial investment: transfer of at least USD 35,000 (or equivalent) to a Mauritian bank account after project approval.
Renewal criteria: generate an annual income ≥ MUR 800,000 from the 3rd year onward (approx. €18,000).
Duration & benefits: 10-year Occupation Permit (residency + right to work), renewable; spouse and dependent children ( < 24 years old) are eligible for a dependent permit.
Procedure: online application to the EDB (business plan, KYC, medical certificate, client letters of intent); processing time ~2 weeks.
Possible upgrade: after 3 years and meeting income thresholds, application for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit.

Entry ticket: create or purchase a Mauritian company and inject ≥ USD 50,000 (min. USD 25,000 in cash + USD 25,000 in high-tech equipment possible) – or USD 0 for the “Innovator OP” approved by the EDB.
Granted status: 10-year Occupation Permit – Investor (work + residence) for you, your spouse, and children ≤ 24 years old, renewable.
Sustainability threshold: from the 3rd year onward, the company must generate ≥ MUR 4 million in annual revenue to maintain or renew the permit.
20-year upgrade: access to the “Permanent Residence Permit” after 3 years if revenue ≥ MUR 15 million/year (or MUR 45 million over 3 years), or direct investment ≥ USD 375,000 in an eligible sector.
Tax advantage: company and personal income taxed at 15%; no capital gains or dividend tax.

Who? Non-citizen aged ≥ 50 years.
Entry ticket: initial transfer of USD 1,500 to a Mauritian bank account, then USD 1,500/month or USD 18,000/year for the entire duration of the permit.
Duration & family: 10-year residence, renewable; includes spouse and dependent children ≤ 24 years old.
20-year upgrade: after 3 years + cumulative transfers ≥ USD 54,000, access to the 20-year “Permanent Residence Permit (PRP).”
Investing yes, working no: the holder may invest or hold shares but cannot be employed or receive a salary; a separate Work/Occupation Permit is required to carry out any professional activity.

Eligible profile: long-stay tourist, digital nomad, retiree, or remote professional. No paid activity for a Mauritian employer is allowed; the business base and source of income must remain outside Mauritius.
Proof of financial means: stable income ≥ USD 1,500/month for the main applicant (+ approx. USD 500/month per dependent) or equivalent savings transferred regularly.
Duration & cost: free visa valid for 12 months, renewable indefinitely as long as the conditions are met (stay > 6 months/year; otherwise, regular tourist visa applies).
Taxation: not considered a tax resident as long as funds remain outside Mauritius; only amounts repatriated to a Mauritian bank account are taxable. Expenses via foreign bank cards are not considered repatriation. No MRA declaration required unless funds are deposited locally.
Key benefits: multiple entries, includes spouse & children ≤ 24 years old, possible conversion to long-term permit (Investor, Retired, etc.) without leaving the country, zero government fees.