Be employed in Mauritius by either a local or multinational company under an employment contract, with a current minimum basic monthly salary of MUR 30,000.

Your employer can initiate the application process online, so there’s no need for you to be in Mauritius to get started.

A non-regulated activity does not require any registration, licence, or clearance to begin working. In contrast, regulated activities—such as those in banking, engineering, medicine, and veterinary services —require prior approval or a licence from the relevant public authority or recognised professional body, either before employment begins or within a specified period afterward.

You will be notified if registration, clearance, or a licence is required once your Occupation Permit application has been submitted. Obtaining this approval is necessary for the permit to be issued.

As a foreign national, you are allowed to purchase residential property in Mauritius under specific schemes such as the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS), or Smart City Scheme (SCS). You may also acquire an apartment in a building with a minimum of three levels (ground plus two floors).

Additionally, if you hold a residence permit under the IRS, RES, or PDS, you are not required to obtain a separate Occupation or Work Permit to invest or work in Mauritius.

Dependents of Occupation Permit holders or Retired Non-Citizens can apply for a residence permit, allowing them to stay in Mauritius for the same period as the main permit holder. Eligible dependents include a spouse (or opposite-sex common law partner), parents, and unmarried children, including stepchildren and legally adopted children, provided they are not involved in any paid work.

Yes, the permit can be renewed as long as your employment contract with the company is extended. The renewal process follows the same steps as applying for a new permit.

No, you cannot. One Occupation Permit is tied to one employer. Your Professional Permit is specifically linked to your Mauritian employer and does not allow you to work for others.

If your contract has ended, your Professional Occupation Permit will be cancelled. You will have 30 days to either leave Mauritius or update your status—such as by applying for a new permit or switching to another category.

If you are actively looking for a new job, you can apply for a 6-month extension from the authorities, which allows you to stay in Mauritius while you search for new employment.

To qualify, an applicant must have held an Occupation Permit as a Professional or a valid work permit for at least five years.

During this period, the applicant must have earned a basic monthly salary of not less than MUR 400,000 for five consecutive years.

The application for the Permanent Residency Permit must be submitted no later than six months after meeting these conditions.