MAURITIUS WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMIT

Mauritius offers an investor and hassle-free business environment to start and operate an economic activity. In addition, Mauritius welcomes non-citizens to acquire immovable property and to work and live in Mauritius. Prime Villas Ltd acts as a facilitator in the whole process.

IRS BUYERS

Buyers of villas and other properties under the Integrated Resort Scheme automatically obtain a Mauritius Residence Permit upon purchase of immovable property.

OCCUPATION PERMIT IN MAURITIUS

Investors, Self-employed and professionals are eligible for a Work and Residence Permit, called the Occupation permit, enabling them to work and live in Mauritius for at least 3 years. The Occupation Permit is issued by Mauritius Government within only 3 working days. The eligibility conditions are as follows:

(1) Investors- Investors should generate an annual turnover exceeding MUR 3 Million;

(2) Professionals- The basic salary of professionals should exceed MUR 30, 000 monthly;

(3) Self-employed- The business income of the self-employed should exceed MUR 600,000 annually.

NON-CITIZEN RETIREES

Non-Citizen retirees are eligible for a Residence Permit provided that they can show proof of sufficient funds transfer  (US$ 40,000 annually) made to their local bank account to cover living expenses in Mauritius.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN MAURITIUS

Investors, professionals, self-employed and non-citizen retirees are eligible for a Permanent Residence Permit in Mauritius valid for 10 years and renewable thereafter, provided that they satisfy the following conditions:

• Investors must have generated an annual turnover exceeding MUR 15 million for 3 consecutive years;
• Self-employed must generate an annual income exceeding MUR 3 Million for 3 consecutive years;
• The professional must have earned a basic monthly salary exceeding Rs 150,000 for 3 consecutive years
• The non-citizen retiree must have transferred at least USD 40,000 every year for at least 3 years.