Mauritius is a popular premium island resort. But unlike other resorts, Mauritius is perfect not only for an unforgettable holiday, but also for permanent residence, both for active young people and families, and for retirees. That is why Mauritius is becoming an increasingly popular destination for relocation in 2025! About the reasons for moving to Mauritius for permanent residence read in this article.
Tourist visa in Mauritius
Mauritius is a popular premium segment resort. All tourists arriving on the island receive a tourist visa for up to 60 days. For tourists from most countries, a visa is not required in advance; at passport control, they will check your accommodation booking confirmation, as well as a return ticket, after which you will receive a tourist visa for 30 or 60 days. If your vacation in Mauritius exceeds 60 days, you will need to extend your tourist visa at the Immigration Office in Port Louis. With confirmation of accommodation booking and funds in your bank account, you can stay in Mauritius as a tourist for up to 180 days. Visa extension is free of charge, and the officer makes a decision immediately upon application, so you will not have to wait long.
Premium visa in Mauritius
If you would like to stay in Mauritius for more than 6 months a year, you need to apply for one of the types of residence permits. The easiest and most accessible way for most people is to obtain a premium visa. A premium visa in Mauritius is a temporary residence permit that is issued for a period of 6 months to 1 year and, if necessary, can be extended an unlimited number of times. To obtain a premium visa in Mauritius, you need to confirm the availability of funds to finance your stay in Mauritius, as well as, booking of accommodation and return tickets from the island. Yes, booking return tickets is a mandatory condition for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Mauritius. In this case, this booking can be with free cancellation. The residence permit application process is completed entirely online, which is designed for your convenience, and you can apply for a premium visa both while you are already in Mauritius and while you are outside the island.
Permanent Residence for Property Owners in Mauritius
Purchasing real estate on the island of Mauritius worth over 375,000 US dollars gives the buyer the right to apply for permanent residence, i.e. permanent residence permit for themselves and their family members. The application can include not only the spouse and minor children, but also the parents of both spouses and even adult children. Obtaining permanent residence permit in Mauritius through the purchase of real estate is one of the most common ways to obtain a permanent residence permit in Mauritius. The validity period of permanent residence permit in Mauritius for property owners is equal to the period of ownership of the property. That is, if you sell the property on the basis of which you have obtained permanent residence permit, then within a year you must purchase another property worth at least 375,000 dollars to maintain the status of a permanent resident of the island.
Retirement visa in Mauritius
If you have reached the age of 50 and want to live in Mauritius, then a special type of residence permit has been developed especially for you – a retirement visa. This visa in Mauritius is issued for a period of 10 years, after which it can be extended for another 20 years. To apply for a retirement visa, you must confirm the availability of funds, a pension or a permanent passive income in the amount of 18,000 US dollars per year and transfer them to your bank account in Mauritius. Holders of retirement visas can also apply for a residence permit for their family members, which makes this type of residence permit in Mauritius very popular among those who do not plan to purchase real estate on the island.
Work visa in Mauritius
If you want to live and work in Mauritius, you need to obtain a work visa or occupation permit. A work visa is issued for representatives of blue-collar jobs, and an occupation permit is issued for skilled workers and investors. There are special restrictions for work visas for most jobs. Moreover, work visas are not immigration visas, i.e. they are not extended after their expiration and do not apply to your family members. An occupation permit for skilled workers is issued for a period of 6 months to 10 years. To obtain it, it is mandatory to have high education and work experience in the specialty. An occupation permit, unlike work visas, is an immigration visa, i.e. you can extend it indefinitely, and also bring your entire family to Mauritius.
Investor visa in Mauritius
You can obtain an investment visa (i.e. occupation permit as a business owner) for 10 years, provided that you contribute at least $50,000 to the share capital of your Mauritian company. In this case, you can be the sole founder of the company, and the contributed funds can be used the next day after their contribution to finance the activities of your company or even transferred to your own bank account or withdrawn in cash. The occupation permit applies to all members of the investor’s family, which is very convenient, and after the 10-year period has expired, it can be extended an unlimited number of times.
Other ways to immigrate to Mauritius
In addition to the above, there are many other ways to obtain a residence permit in Mauritius. In particular, a residence permit in a simplified manner is issued to spouses of Mauritian citizens, representatives of the Mauritian diaspora, i.e. descendants of Mauritians born on the island or outside it, who are not citizens of Mauritius. Also, some benefits and special conditions are provided to citizens of the Commonwealth – other countries – former British colonies.
Our company provides a full range of services for registration of various types of residence permits, permanent residence permits and work visas on the island. So, if you are planning to reside in Mauritius – contact us, we will be happy to answer all your questions about immigration to Mauritius, as well as, take on the preparation of all necessary documents and bureaucratic procedures.