Relocating to Mauritius
As of: August 2026
Six routes to a fixed base in Mauritius – from the free remote-work solution to permanent settlement. Premium, Self-Employed, Investor, Professional, Retired and Permanent Residence, side by side.
No company structure automatically brings residency – incorporating a company and obtaining the right to reside and work are separate processes. Settling permanently always additionally requires one of the six visas or permits compared below.
02 Freelancers
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Target group | Sole proprietors/freelancers who want to serve local and international clients from Mauritius. |
| Requirements | No fixed minimum age; USD 50,000 investment into a Mauritius bank account; income thresholds of around MUR 2m from year 3 and MUR 3m from year 5 (as of 2026, verify with the EDB). |
| Validity & renewal | Up to 10 years, renewable subject to meeting the income thresholds. |
| Local work allowed? | Yes, within the individual's own sole proprietorship. |
| Company/structure required? | Yes – Sole Proprietorship (Entreprise Individuelle), registered via form BRF1. See structures → |
| Family/dependants | Spouse, children and parents can be included as dependants. |
| Path to Permanent Residence | After roughly 5 years of sustained fulfilment of the income thresholds – 20-year Permanent Residence Permit. |
03 Business Owners
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Target group | Founders/investors of a Domestic Company or Global Business Company (GBC). |
| Requirements | Minimum investment USD 100,000 (as of 2026); turnover thresholds of MUR 5m from year 3 and MUR 8m from year 5 for renewal. |
| Validity & renewal | Up to 10 years, renewable subject to meeting the turnover thresholds. |
| Local work allowed? | Yes, as investor/manager of the individual's own company. |
| Company/structure required? | Yes – Domestic Company or GBC. See structures → |
| Family/dependants | Spouse, children and parents can be included as dependants. |
| Path to Permanent Residence | After several years of sustained fulfilment of the turnover thresholds, or separately via a qualifying real-estate investment (typically from USD 375,000) – 20-year Permanent Residence Permit. |
04 Employees
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Target group | Employees of a Mauritian company – including one's own (e.g. as a salaried manager rather than as an investor). |
| Requirements | Standardised minimum basic salary of MUR 50,000/month across all sectors; valid employment contract with a registered Mauritian company. |
| Validity & renewal | Up to 10 years, renewable subject to a continuing qualifying employment contract. |
| Local work allowed? | Yes, within the scope of the relevant employment relationship. |
| Company/structure required? | Yes, but not necessarily one's own – any registered Mauritian company as employer is sufficient. |
| Family/dependants | Spouse, children and parents can be included as dependants. |
| Path to Permanent Residence | Possible with a sustained higher salary over several years; verify the exact salary/duration thresholds with the EDB. |
05 Retirement
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Target group | Individuals aged 50 and above who want to spend their retirement in Mauritius without being locally employed. |
| Requirements | Minimum age 50; proof of USD 24,000 or a guaranteed monthly income of USD 2,000; annual proof of USD 24,000 required at renewal. |
| Validity & renewal | 10 years, renewable for successive periods; processing fee USD 1,000. |
| Local work allowed? | No – investing in businesses is permitted, but being employed by or drawing a salary from them is not. |
| Company/structure required? | Not mandatory – investing is possible, but not a requirement for the permit itself. |
| Family/dependants | Spouse, parents and unmarried, non-working children can obtain their own permits of matching duration. |
| Path to Permanent Residence | After 5 consecutive years – 20-year Permanent Residence Permit. |
06 Long-Term Settlement
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Target group | Holders of an Occupation Permit or Retired Permit seeking a long-term solution less dependent on ongoing thresholds. |
| Requirements | Sustained fulfilment of the relevant income/turnover thresholds over several years (category-dependent), or alternatively a qualifying real-estate investment (typically from USD 375,000). |
| Validity & renewal | 20 years – substantially longer than the underlying 10-year permits. |
| Local work allowed? | Yes, with greater flexibility than under the underlying permits. |
| Company/structure required? | Not directly – but the PR usually builds on an already-existing company structure/activity. |
| Family/dependants | Dependants who already held a permit in the same category can generally be included. |
| Path to Permanent Residence | — (this is already the Permanent Residence Permit). |
Anyone who only wants to work remotely and try Mauritius without commitment starts with the free Premium Visa. Anyone who wants to actively build their own business chooses between the Self-Employed OP (sole proprietorship), the Investor OP (Domestic Company/GBC), or the Professional OP (employment). From age 50 and without the intention to work, the Retired Permit is the appropriate option. All categories except the Premium Visa lead, after several years, to the 20-year Permanent Residence Permit.
This overview is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal, tax or immigration advice. Thresholds, fees and timelines reflect the position as of August 2026 (Economic Development Board, Passport & Immigration Office) and should be reconfirmed with the EDB or licensed Mauritius counsel before being relied on.
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