Getting residence in Mauritius
Mauritius offers occupation permits (professional, investor, retiree) then permanent residence after years of stay.
The essentials · reside · July 2026
For comparing a residence title: timeline, cost, limits.
2–4 months
Occupation Permit, professional
$500–$3,000
2–6 months
Occupation Permit, investor
$50,000–$100,000
3–8 months
Permanent residence (after 3 years OP)
$500–$2,500
The routes
- Occupation Permit, professional — 3-year renewable permit
- Occupation Permit, investor — Renewable investor permit
- Permanent residence (after 3 years OP) — Mauritius PR
Who it fits
- Occupation Permit, professional — High salary minimum (MUR threshold. Verify EDB)
- Occupation Permit, investor — Minimum investment (~USD 50k indicative. Verify)
- Permanent residence (after 3 years OP) — 3 years valid occupation permit
Paths by category
Indicative thresholds, timelines and fees. Verify with official sources and local counsel.
Work / employment
Occupation Permit, professional
Work / employment
Residence permit
Temporary
Process steps
- Mauritius contract
- EDB dossier
- Permit
- Renewal
Sources: eda.govmu.org
Residence by investment
Occupation Permit, investor
Residence by investment
Residence permit
Temporary
Process steps
- Investment plan
- Fund transfer
- EDB
- Permit
Sources: eda.govmu.org
Naturalisation / long stay
Permanent residence (after 3 years OP)
Naturalisation / long stay
Permanent residence
Permanent
Process steps
- Continuity dossier
- PR application
- Decision
Sources: eda.govmu.org
How to read the paths
Each card combines a category (how you qualify), an outcome (what you get) and duration (renewable title or permanent). RBI ≠ CBI: the first grants residence, the second a passport.
- EU free movement : EU/EEA citizens register their stay. A consular visa is a different route.
- Work / employment : Status tied to a local employer or qualifying contract.
- Entrepreneur / company : Activity or company setup: the visa follows the project. A passport is a different outcome.
- Passive income / retirement : Stable income (pension, dividends, rent) without local employment.
- Nomad / remote : Remote work for an employer or clients outside the country.
- Residence by investment : Investment or financial threshold leads to residence. A passport is a different outcome.
- Citizenship by investment : Investment or contribution → passport (programmes often restricted).
- Naturalisation / long stay : After years of legal stay: PR, ILR, C permit, etc.
- Other : Visit, transit or routes outside the frames above.