Relocate to Mauritius

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Relocation Options

Relocating to Mauritius is now easier than ever. No matter what your requirement is, we are here to help you make your move a pleasant one.

Retirement Scheme

Foreign nationals, above the age of 50 years, may choose to retire in Mauritius under a Residence Permit. A Residence Permit is issued for a maximum period of three years, renewable thereafter as per established criteria. If you intend to not stay retired, you can convert the Residence Permit to an Occupation Permit and start working immediately.

Premium Travel Visa

The Premium Travel Visa has now been made available to any non-citizen who intends to stay in Mauritius for a period of one year, as a tourist, retiree or a professional willing to come with his/her family and carry out his business or work remotely from Mauritius. The visa can be renewed after the first year.

Occupation Permit

This option provides a combined work and residence permit that allows foreign nationals to work and reside in Mauritius through an initial investment of $100,000 in a business activity that should generate an annual turnover of at least MUR2 million (circa $58,000) for the first year and cumulative turnover of at least MUR10 million for the subsequent two years.

Residence Permit

A residence permit allows foreign nationals to reside in Mauritius through the acquisition of a residential property under the Property Development Scheme (PDS) when he/she has invested more than $500,000 or its equivalent in any freely convertible foreign currency.

Permanent Residence Scheme

Foreign nationals investing more than $500,000 into the Permanent Resident Investment Fund (PRIF) for a period of 10 years are eligible for permanent residence, along with their spouse and children under 18 years of age. For children over 18, an additional deposit of $100,000 per person is required. Read more about various available options below.

    Retirement Scheme

    • A Retired Non-Citizen is defined as a person who is not a citizen of Mauritius and aged 50 years or above.
    • A Retired Non-Citizen should make an initial transfer of at least USD 1,500 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency to his/her local bank account in Mauritius.
    • Thereafter, the Retired Non-Citizen should transfer at least USD 1,500 monthly or the aggregate of at least USD 18,000 per year or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency during the 10 years’ validity of the residence permit.
    • At the end of each year, the Retired Non-Citizen should submit to the Economic Development Board, the evidence of transfer of funds into his/her local bank account.

    Right to Invest by Retired Non-Citizen

    A holder of Residence Permit as Retired Non-Citizen may invest in any business provided that:

    • He/she is not employed in the business.
    • He/she does not manage the business.
    • He/she does not derive any salary or employment benefits from the business.

    Dependents of an OP or RP holder

    The Dependents of an Occupation or Residence Permit holders are eligible to apply for a residence permit. Dependents are defined as spouse (including Common Law Partner of the opposite sex), parents of OP/RP holder and children, including stepchildren or lawfully adopted children, under 24 years of age.

    • The dependent should ensure that he/she has a valid tourist visa. If the visa is not valid, the application will not be processed.
    • In case the dependent wishes to work in Mauritius, he/she will have to apply either for a Work Permit or an Occupation Permit.

    Premium Travel Visa

    Mauritius, has introduced a Premium Travel Visa, valid for a period of one year, renewable, to welcome esteemed travellers seeking to prolong their feeling of wellness arising from the gorgeous turquoise blue sea with silky sand beaches, tropical lagoons, the lush greens, the warmth and friendliness of locals, all in a COVID-safe destination.

    To qualify for this visa, interested visitors should produce proof of their long stay plans and sufficient travel and health insurance for the initial period of stay while meeting the following criteria:

    • Applicants should not enter the Mauritius Labour Market.
    • Main place of business and source of income and profits should be outside Mauritius.
    • Documentary evidence to support application such as purpose of visit, accommodation, etc.
    • Other basic immigration requirements.

    Occupation Permit

    The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit which allows foreign nationals to work and reside in Mauritius under the following 3 specific categories:

    • Investor.
    • Professional.
    • Self-Employed.

    An Investor, as defined under the Immigration Act, is a shareholder and director in a company incorporated in Mauritius under the Companies Act 2001. An investor is eligible to apply for an Investor OP under the following options:

    Option 1

    An initial transfer of USD 50,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible currency in the bank account of the company under which the application will be made.

    Option 2

    Net asset value of at least USD 50,000 or its equivalent its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency, for existing businesses and businesses inherited and a cumulative turnover of at least 12 million rupees during the 3 years preceding the application.

    For renewal of an OP Investor, the company should generate a minimum gross income of 4 million rupees per year as from the third year of registration.

    Residence Permit

    The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit which allows foreign nationals to work and reside in Mauritius under the following 3 specific categories:

    • Investor.
    • Professional.
    • Self-Employed.

    Investor

    An Investor, as defined under the Immigration Act, is a shareholder and director in a company incorporated in Mauritius under the Companies Act 2001. An investor is eligible to apply for an Investor OP under the following options:

    Option 1

    An initial transfer of USD 50,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible currency in the bank account of the company under which the application will be made.

    Option 2

    Net asset value of at least USD 50,000 or its equivalent its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency, for existing businesses and businesses inherited and a cumulative turnover of at least 12 million rupees during the 3 years preceding the application.

    For renewal of an OP Investor, the company should generate a minimum gross income of 4 million rupees per year as from the third year of registration.

    Investor in high technology machines and equipment

    An Investor, as defined under the Immigration Act, is a shareholder and director in a company incorporated in Mauritius under the Companies Act 2001.

    An investor is eligible to apply for an Investor OP under the following options:

    Investment in high technology machines and equipment

    An initial investment of USD 50,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible currency, of which:

    1. A minimum transfer of at least USD 25,000 to the bank account of the company under which the application will be.
    2. The equivalent of the remaining value in high technology machines and equipment, subject to such criteria as the Chief Executive Officer may determine, such as:
      • The high technology machines and equipment will be evaluated based on the invoice issued by the supplier and a report from a recognized Chartered Valuator in the country of origin.
      • In case the high technology machines and equipment is yet to be shipped to Mauritius, the investor should submit the bill of lading to the Occupation Permit Unit at time of submission of the application.
      • Investment in high technology machines and equipment must be in a qualifying activity including but not limited to agro-industryaquaculturehealthcareICT-BPO, fin-tech, life sciences,biotechnology, manufacturing, ocean economy and renewable energy.

    Investor for innovative start-ups

    Foreign nationals are eligible to apply for an innovator OP under the following 2 options:

    Option 1:
    No minimum investment required and submission of an innovative project to the Economic Development Board.

    Option 2:
    Registered with an incubator accredited with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council.

    Eligibility

    • The business plan should clearly depict all expenditures related to R&D activities.
    • The scheme applies to companies conducting R&D in qualifying sectors including but not limited to life and health sciences, technology, ICT, fintech, biotechnology, nanotechnology, light manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and design.
    • The R&D expense component should constitute of at least 20% of total operational expenditure during the research phase.
    • The Economic Development Board will assess, on a case to case basis, each project on its own merit to determine its eligibility to the scheme.

    Qualifying Expenditures

    The following costs may qualify as Research and Development:

    • Direct R&D staff costs.
    • Subcontracted R&D costs.
    • Externally provided R&D staff.
    • Clinical trial volunteer costs.
    • Prototypes.
    • Software directly used in R&D.
    • Consumable items.
    • Any other expenditure deemed to have been incurred with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding.

    For greater clarity, the following costs will not be considered as R&D expenditure:

    • The production and distribution of goods and services.
    • Capital expenditure.
    • The cost of land.
    • Expenditures incurred for the use and the creation of patents and trademarks, as these are the cost of protecting the completed R&D.

    Permanent Residence Scheme

    A non-citizen also has the opportunity to acquire high-end residential properties under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and the Real Estate Scheme (RES). The non-citizen and dependents are eligible for a residence permit by virtue of the acquisition under the IRS, RES and PDS schemes when he has invested a minimum amount of USD 375,000. The owners may rent the property, become tax resident in Mauritius and face no restriction on the repatriation of funds or revenue raised from the sale or renting of the property.

    Property Development Scheme (PDS)

    The Property Development Scheme (PDS), which has replaced the IRS and RES, allows the development of a mix of residences for sale to non-citizens, citizens and members of the Mauritian Diaspora.

    A non-citizen is eligible for a residence permit upon the purchase of a villa under the PDS scheme when he has invested more than USD 375,000 or its equivalent in any freely convertible foreign currency.

    Smart City Scheme

    The Smart City scheme which revolves around the work, life and play concept, incorporates mixed use developments in cosmopolitan conurbations with smart technology and pioneering innovation at their core. The focus is to deliver a happier lifestyle through the development of self-sufficient cities offering integrated sustainable solutions and ensuring minimum wastage and maximum comfort for the long-term benefit of all citizens and the future generations irrespective of social and economic class. Non-citizens may acquire built-up residential properties comprising villas, houses, townhouses, apartments and duplexes.

    Make your move. Moving to Mauritius is now easier than ever.