Understanding Mauritius Occupation & Residence Permits (2025–2026 Guide)

Getting to know the Mauritius Permit Options

Mauritius offers one of the world's most flexible and attractive residency frameworks. Whether you want to work, invest, or retire, you will apply under one of the island’s two main permit types:

1. The Occupation Permit (OP) – for investors, professionals, and the self-employed

2. The Residence Permit (RP) – for retirees, property buyers, and dependents

We break down each category clearly below.

1. The Occupation Permit (OP)

A combined work and residence permit for foreign nationals.

Investor OP

Two options:
• USD 50,000 investment → Year 1 turnover MUR 1.5M → cumulative MUR 20M by Year 5
• USD 100,000 investment → Year 1 turnover MUR 1M → cumulative MUR 15M by Year 5

Permit validity: 10 years, renewable.

Self-Employed OP

For one-person service businesses.
• USD 50,000 investment
• Minimum turnover MUR 750,000 in Year 1
• Cumulative MUR 6M by Year 5

Permit validity: 10 years, renewable.

Professional OP

For foreign nationals employed by a Mauritian company.
• Minimum salary: MUR 30,000 per month
• Valid up to 10 years

2. Residence Permits (RP)

Retired Non-Citizen
• Age 50+
• USD 24,000 funds OR USD 2,000 income monthly
• Transfer USD 24,000 per year

Residency Through Property Acquisition
Buy property under PDS/RES/IRS or G+2 from USD 375,000.

3. Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)

A 20-year residency for those meeting 5-year criteria in turnover, income, or fund transfers.

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