Application For Permanent Residence Permit
Professional Occupation
Permit
Mauritius now attracts qualified foreign employees for very concrete reasons: an economic framework oriented towards international business, advantageous taxation, and one of the most accessible entry thresholds in the region (a minimum monthly basic salary of 50,000 MUR, across all sectors).
The country has created a dedicated scheme for salaried professionals recruited by a multinational or local company, whilst requiring each holder to have genuine activity, a local tax declaration, and lasting economic ties to Mauritius.
Key figures of your project
50 000
MUR
Minimum monthly basic salary
harmonised for all sectors
10
Years
Maximum validity period
of the permit (renewable)
300 to 1 000
USD
Statutory processing fees
staggered according to the duration of the permit
400 000
MUR / month
Salary threshold after 5 years
to access the 20-year permanent residence
Who is it for?
The Professional Permit vs. Other pathways
Mauritius offers several schemes depending on the candidate's profile:
Remote work
Premium Visa (Digital Nomad)
Free of charge, it allows remote work for 1 year (renewable) for a foreign employer, subject to proving an income of at least 1,500 USD per month from external sources. It does not permit working for a Mauritian company.
Established employee
Professional Permit
Aimed at executives, specialists, and qualified employees recruited by a multinational or local company, holding an employment contract with a monthly basic salary of at least 50,000 MUR. This is the pathway for sustainable settlement as an employee.
Business setup
Investor and Self-Employed permits
Reserved for those setting up a local structure or operating as sole traders, with significantly higher investment or turnover requirements.
Fresh graduate in Mauritius
Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
intended for foreign students who graduated from a higher education institution in Mauritius (minimum bachelor’s degree or recognised international professional certification). It allows sustainable settlement with an employment contract carrying a monthly basic salary of at least 25,000 MUR (for a maximum duration of 3 years).
Requirements
Regulatory framework and eligibility requirements
In line with the Economic Development Board (EDB) reforms aimed at clarifying and harmonising the recruitment of international talent, the scheme relies on several criteria:
01
Salary threshold
Regardless of the sector of activity, the foreign professional must receive a minimum basic salary of MUR 50,000 per month. This standardised threshold provides greater clarity for employers recruiting international talent.
02
Employment contract
The contract, signed by both parties, must clearly state the candidate's full name (as it appears on the birth certificate), the company name, the job title, the duration of the contract and the monthly basic salary.
03
Regulated professions
Regulated professions (banking, engineering, medicine, health professions, etc.) require approval, a licence or clearance from the competent authority before employment begins or within a defined timeframe after the start of employment. This requirement is a condition for obtaining the permit.
04
Secondments
Employees seconded by a foreign company to its Mauritian subsidiary must provide the secondment agreement between the two companies, along with a supporting letter specifying the position, contract duration and monthly salary.
05
Investment freedom
The permit authorises its holder to invest in other local businesses, provided they do not exercise any salaried or management function there. They are also authorised to hold shares in the company that employs them, provided they are not a majority shareholder.
Taxation and capital freedom
Why Mauritius?
Attractive and clear taxation
annual declaration of emoluments to the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) under the progressive income tax scale. In cases of secondment with taxation in the country of origin, a tax certificate suffices for the renewal of the permit, avoiding double taxation.
Absence of capital frictions
No wealth tax or inheritance tax, and the free movement of capital facilitates transfers back to the country of origin.
Right to residential property
The holder can acquire a property under the IRS, RES, PDS, or Smart City schemes, as well as an apartment located in a building of at least ground floor + 2 storeys. A non-citizen residing under PDS/IRS is furthermore exempt from an Occupation Permit to invest and work in Mauritius.
Cost of living
An estimated cost of living between 37% and 45% lower than that of France, allowing an employee paid in hard currency to maximise their savings.
Infrastructure and work environment
Europe-Friendly time zone (GMT+4)
Only a 2 to 3-hour time difference with Paris or Brussels, enabling near real-time collaboration with European teams.
High-speed FTTH connectivity
Near-total fibre coverage in professional and residential areas (Moka Smart City, Grand Baie, Ébène) thanks to investments in the LION, SAFE, and METISS submarine cables.
Recognised business hub
An environment ranked among the safest and easiest in Africa for doing business, with preferential access to 68% of the world's population via free trade agreements.
Duration, fees, renewal, and permanent residence (PRP)
Duration and processing fees
The permit is issued for a maximum duration of 10 years, with statutory fees staggered according to the requested duration:
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Permit Duration Fees
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Short-term OP ( 9 months) 300 USD
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Short-term extension ( 3 months) 150 USD
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Up to 2 years 400 USD
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2 to 3 years 500 USD
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3 to 5 years 800 USD
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5 to 10 years 1 000 USD
Renewal
Renewal is conditional upon the renewal of the employment contract, still at the minimum monthly basic salary in force.
After 5 years · 20-year residency
Transition to Permanent Residence (PRP)
After 5 years of holding an OP in the Professional category with a monthly basic salary of at least 400,000 MUR for 5 consecutive years, the holder may apply for a 20-year permanent residence permit. The application must be submitted within 6 months following the fulfilment of the criteria.
Procedure and family settlement
I
Submission of the application
Once the complete file is submitted online by the employer, the processing time by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) is generally between 2 and 4 weeks before obtaining the approval in principle.
II
Supporting documents
Immigration services require a file divided into two stages:
Before approval
Company documents, contract and job description, diplomas (with sworn translation if necessary), CV, birth certificate, passport, and standard photographs.
After approval
Medical certificate less than six months old, marriage or divorce certificate where applicable, visa pages, and processing fees.
III
Family reunification
The local framework allows you to associate your loved ones with your expatriation project via the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO).
Who can be attached?
The spouse (or opposite-sex de facto partner), parents, and unmarried children (biological, stepchildren, or adopted) who are without gainful employment obtain a residence permit aligned with the duration of your primary title.
Professional activity of dependents
The dependent permit is residential and does not authorise taking up salaried employment locally. If your spouse wishes to work, they simply need to obtain their own Occupation Permit, facilitated by a harmonised salary threshold.
Investor
Permit
Self-employed Permit
Professional Occupation Permit
Retired
Permit
Dependent
Permit
Premium
Travel Visa
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Obtaining a Professional Permit and settling your family in Mauritius relies on the proper coordination of administrative procedures: analysis of your employment contract, preparation of the file with your employer, translation compliance, and synchronized processing of dependent visas. Magellan takes care of all your procedures.