How to become a permanent resident in Mauritius

When are you eligible for a resident permit in Mauritius?

If the stay does not have an end date, the traveler must apply for a residence permit:

• If he/she simply wishes to live annually in Mauritius.
• If he/she wishes to start a business and work in Mauritius.

Permanent residence permits in Mauritius

Non-residents wishing to work and live in Mauritius may apply for a 20-year residence permit, renewable for a further 20 years. This option is available to investors, retirees, professionals, independent contractors, and their families.

Resident permit for retirees in Mauritius

Applicants under retired status have to comply with the following conditions:

With a monthly revenue of 1,500 USD for 3 consecutive years, retired non-residents become eligible for the 10-year residence permit and then the 20-year permanent residence permit.

In addition, the retired resident permit holder is allowed to invest in any business, provided they are not employed and do not receive any salary or benefit from the business. They also have to meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 50 years old and commit to transferring a minimum of 1,500 USD, or the equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency, to a bank account in Mauritius.
• Submit, at the end of each year, proof of transfer of funds to their local bank account to the Economic Development Board, and provide the Mauritius Revenue Authority with information on other residences they may have in other jurisdictions, including tax residences.

Read also Retiring in Mauritius

Resident permit for foreign professionals in Mauritius

Applicants under salaried status must have received a monthly basic salary of at least Rs 150,000 for 3 consecutive years preceding the application for permanent residence.

Resident permit for foreign entrepreneurs in Mauritius

Applicants under entrepreneur status have to meet the following requirements:

• Under the Business Registration Act 2002, the self-employed foreigner is self-employed in the service sector and is registered with the Corporate and Business Registration Department.
• Requires an annual income of at least Rs 3 million for 3 consecutive years preceding the application for permanent residence.

Resident permit for foreign investors in Mauritius

For applicants under investor status have to meet the following requirements:

• A turnover of Rs 15 million annually or a total of Rs 45 million for 3 consecutive years preceding the application for permanent residence.
• A foreign national who has invested at least 375,000 USD in a qualifying activity is also eligible for the 20-year residence permit. Sectors eligible: agribusiness, audiovisual, film and communication, banking, construction, education, environmentally friendly and ecological energy products, financial services, fishing and marine resources, freeport, information technology, infrastructure, insurance, leisure, manufacturing, marina development, tourism and warehousing, initial public offerings.

For applicants under real estate investor status:

A foreign national who has invested at least 375,000 USD in a property in Mauritius under the RES, IRS or PDS programs may apply for and enjoy residency as long as they remain the owner of the property in question.

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