Republic of Mauritius visas
Mauritius routes most foreign work and residence applications through the Economic Development Board (EDB) via its residency portal, with the Passport and Immigration Office issuing the underlying permits. The headline routes are the Occupation Permit (Professional, Investor and Self-Employed categories), the Premium Visa for long-stay remote workers, the Young Professional Occupation Permit, and the Residence Permit for retired non-citizens aged 50 and over.
6 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 4 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
EDB Mauritius — Live, Work & Invest ↗ · Economic Development Board (Mauritius)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Mauritius Bar Association (MBA) — Professional body for barristers in Mauritius, constituted under the Mauritius Bar Association Act 1957.
Visa routes (6)
Occupation Permit (Professional)
Combined work and residence permit for foreign professionals employed in Mauritius under a local or multinational employment contract.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Occupation Permit (Investor)
Work and residence permit for non-citizens investing in and running a business in Mauritius.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)
Work and residence permit for a non-citizen running a one-person professional services activity in Mauritius.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Premium Visa
Long-stay multi-entry visa for remote workers, retirees and extended visitors whose income arises outside Mauritius.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
Work and residence permit allowing recent graduates of Mauritian tertiary institutions to take up local employment.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Residence Permit for Retired Non-Citizens (50+)
Long-validity residence permit for non-citizens aged 50 and over who can demonstrate a qualifying regular income transferred to Mauritius.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Mauritius have?+
We cover 6 Republic of Mauritius visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, investor, entrepreneur, digital nomad, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Mauritius visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 6 Republic of Mauritius routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Mauritius visas lead to permanent residence?+
4 of the 6 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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