To further open up Mauritius to foreign skills and expertise and to spur better integration and collaboration between local and foreign students, a 'Post-Study Work Visa' will be introduced soon to allow international students to work 3 YEARS in Mauritius after completion of undergraduate studies in sectors where there is scarcity of skills such as ICT, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology.
Additionally, under the 'Recruitment of International Faculty Scheme', 20 more international lecturers will be employed in public tertiary institutions.
More details on these 2 measures will follow soon.
Budget 2019-2020: Post-Study Work Visa for international students
WinstonH
12 June 2019 21:36:36
910
hans831
14 June 2019 08:40:00
82
This Post-study work option had been on the cards since a decade ago. However, it may well meet the same fate as the proposal to sell passports for 1M USD, that was announced in the previous budget. The rising unemployment among fresh graduates (most are underemployed or lumped into 'training programs') may be a serious barrier to this otherwise laudable initiative.
WinstonH
14 June 2019 09:17:42
910
Not really, international students in Mauritius are already given internships and job placements and many others are already working part time. This new budgetary measure only extends the program to 3 years in some selects fields. Easy implementation.
And this one is not controversial as the passport and citizenship measures which were about monetary gains in the end.
hans831
14 June 2019 09:28:04
82
Students are indeed allowed to park part-time during their studies as is the case in many developed nations. But they are not allowed to stay and work after graduation, This announcement is a marked departure from current legislation.
WinstonH
14 June 2019 09:40:42
910
From working part time to working full time after their studies, I see no drastic changes. The students were already acclimated to the local environment and working culture. Mauritius is only following an international trend.
A far cry from the passport scheme where complete strangers would have been granted constitutional rights in return for money.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in Mauritius
Occupation Permit in Mauritius
Are you looking to settle and work or start a business in Mauritius? If so, you will probably need an occupational ...
Become a permanent resident in Mauritius
Foreigners wishing to stay in Mauritius for an extended period can apply for a resident permit. Below are the ...
Work permit for Mauritius
In order to legally work in Mauritius, foreign professionals need some type of permit that allows them to do ...
Student visa for Mauritius
If you're looking to move to Mauritius as an international student, you will probably need a student visa ...
Internship visa in Mauritius
The internship visa is intended for non-residents wishing to complete practical training in Mauritius as part of ...
Premium Visa in Mauritius
Are you a digital nomad who's looking to relocate to Mauritius? Thanks to the Premium Visa, foreign remote ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"