• Make an initial investment of USD 50,000 (or equivalent in freely convertible currency) in a Mauritian bank account, with proof via a certified bank statement and a written commitment to transfer the funds within 60 days of permit issuance.
• Provide at least 3 letters of intent, including 2 from potential local clients.
• Generate a minimum business income of 750,000 MUR from the first year, with a cumulative target of 6 million MUR by year 5. For renewal from year 6 onwards, the annual business income must reach 1.5 million MUR.
• Employment rules: the permit holder may hire one local administrative staff member.

Family and Dependents
Permit holders can apply for a Residence Permit for Dependents for their spouse (including opposite-sex de facto partners), parents, and children (including stepchildren or legally adopted children), provided they are unmarried and do not engage in any paid employment. The dependent permit duration matches that of the principal permit holder.

Additional Information

• Applications can be submitted entirely online via the National Electronic Licensing System (NELS).
• After 3 years of residence, it is possible to apply for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit (PRP). For self-employed holders, eligibility requires:
  - Holding a Self-Employed OP for at least 5 years.
  - Generating an annual business income of at least MUR 3 million for 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the PRP application, or a cumulative turnover of MUR 15 million over the same period.
  - Submitting the application no later than 6 months after meeting these criteria.
• The permit is intended for professionals running a single-person service business. Hiring of non-administrative staff is not permitted.
• The Self-Employed Permit is intended for professionals operating a one-person business activity. However, recruitment of non-administrative staff is allowed.
• NELS applications are free; only the statutory fees prescribed by law are payable to the Mauritian government upon approval.