Looking for job in mauritius

Hi Melanie,

Welcome to expat-blog!

Please note that a new topic was created from your post on the Mauritius forum, for better visibility.

I invite you to post an advert on the Jobs in Mauritius, with details, and his skills. And look at the jobs already posted. Hope this might help. 

Thank you,

David.

Hi

Can anyone give me factual information on Mauritius residency requirements for longer than one year?

Thanks very much,
Suzanne

Hi Suzanne

The tourist visa is valid for 6 months and I am not quite sure if it can be renewed more than once. However there are 4 schemes under which you can apply for an occupation permit that will allow you to reside in Mauritius for 3 years and which can be renewed depending on prevailing conditions and immigration laws.

1) Investor: The business activity should generate a turnover exceeding MRU 4 million annually with an initial investment of USD 100,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency. If there is more than one investor in the same company applying for an Occupation Permit, the turnover criteria should apply in respect of each applicant (i.e MRU 8 million for two applicants, MRU 12 million for three applicants, and so on)

2) Professional: Basic salary should exceed MRU 45,000 monthly. However, the basic salary for the category Professional in the ICT Sector should exceed MRU 30, 000 monthly.

3) Self-employed: Income from the business activity should exceed MRU 600,000 annually with an initial investment of USD 35,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency.

4) Retirement
A residence permit for retired non-citizens allows an eligible person to reside in Mauritius for three years. To be eligible for a retired permit, a retired non citizen must be 50 years of age or above and must undertake to transfer to his/her local bank account in Mauritius at least USD 40,000 annually, or its equivalent in any convertible foreign currency so as to meet his/her own living expenses in Mauritius. The applicant must make an initial transfer of USD 40,000 at the time of application.

You must decide which one you best relate to.

Hope that helps and should you have any query, do not hesitate.