Mauritius Investor Permit:
USD 100,000 Investment Route
Build More Than Business, Create a Life in Mauritius Through Investment.
Mauritius stands at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, offering a strategic base for international investment. Its location, combined with a network of favourable treaties, positions it as a gateway to global business opportunities.
To encourage foreign investment and expertise, the government offers a 10-year Investor Occupation Permit, an invitation to build lasting value in a welcoming and business-friendly environment.
The USD 100,000 Investor Occupation Permit offers a higher-investment entry point with more relaxed annual turnover requirements in the early years. Where the USD 50,000 route requires MUR 1.5 million in annual turnover from Year 1, the USD 100,000 route starts at just MUR 1 million, giving your business more time to establish itself before hitting growth targets.
This route is particularly attractive to investors who plan to operate in capital-intensive sectors where initial revenues take longer to materialise, or who want the flexibility of lower early-stage turnover pressure while still gaining full Mauritius residency and work rights.
Are you ready to make your move?
Minimum Investment
US$100,000
Validity - Renewable
10 Years
Government Fee
US$1,000
Minimum Turnover
MUR5,000,000
Year 6+
Key Requirements & Business Turnover Criteria
To qualify for an Investor Occupation Permit, you must:
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Establish or invest in an existing company in Mauritius and serve as its director.
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Transfer a minimum of USD 100,000 (or its equivalent in freely convertible currency) from abroad into the company’s Mauritian bank account.
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Achieve a minimum annual turnover of MUR 1 million as from year 1 of registration with progressive growth to achieve a cumulative turnover of MUR 15 million by year 5 of registration.
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The renewal criteria is a minimum annual turnover of MUR 5 million as from year 6 of registration.
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Pay a non-refundable government fee of USD 1,000.
For those focused on highly innovative R&D projects, you may apply for an Innovator Occupation Permit. Your project must be submitted to the Economic Development Board or registered with a recognised incubator approved by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council.
Accuracy matters when applying for an Investor Permit in Mauritius. Even small mistakes can slow things down. With our expert support, you can move forward with confidence knowing your application is in good hands from start to finish.
Finance Act 2025 Changes Affecting Both Investor Routes
Under the Finance Act 2025, both the USD 50,000 and USD 100,000 Investor Permits are now subject to a Year 5 compliance review by the EDB. Permits may be revoked if turnover targets are not met. Additionally, funds must be transferred to a Mauritius bank account within 60 days of permit issuance (previously there was no fixed deadline). The previously available options based on net asset value or investment in high-tech equipment have been removed — only cash investment remains as a qualifying route. A USD 50 non-refundable application fee applies from December 2025.
Key Difference: USD 50,000 vs USD 100,000
Both permits are valid for 10 years, both lead to the same Permanent Residency pathway, and both allow you to live and work freely in Mauritius.
The primary differences are the initial investment amount and the Year 1–5 turnover requirements.
The USD 100,000 route requires MUR 1 million from Year 1, growing to a cumulative MUR 15 million by Year 5.
The USD 50,000 route requires MUR 1.5 million from Year 1, growing to a cumulative MUR 20 million by Year 5.
From Year 6 onwards, both require MUR 5 million annually.