Mauritian visa resources
Occupation Permits and Residence Permits Explained
How Mauritius combines the right to work and live into a single Occupation Permit, and the related Residence Permit and Premium Visa options.
Important
Mauritius does not issue separate work and residence documents for most foreign nationals. Instead, the Occupation Permit (OP) is a single combined work-and-residence permit issued by the Economic Development Board (EDB). It comes in three categories — Investor, Professional and Self-Employed — each with its own thresholds and validity.
Alongside the Occupation Permit, non-citizens can live in Mauritius through a Residence Permit (for example the Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit for those aged 50 and above), the Young Professional Occupation Permit for recent graduates, and the Premium Visa for long-stay remote workers whose income comes from abroad. Long-term permit holders who meet the financial and time criteria may progress to a Permanent Residence Permit.
Because thresholds (investment amounts, salaries, annual transfers) and validity periods have changed with recent reforms, always confirm the current figures with the EDB before committing to a route.
Main long-stay routes
- Occupation Permit – Investor (combined work and residence, up to 10 years)
- Occupation Permit – Professional (employment, up to 3 years / contract length)
- Occupation Permit – Self-Employed (up to 10 years)
- Young Professional Occupation Permit (recent graduates)
- Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit (age 50+, up to 10 years)
- Premium Visa (long-stay remote work, one year renewable)
- Permanent Residence Permit (long duration for qualifying holders)
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.