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Occupation Permit (Investor)

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Work and residence permit for non-citizens investing in and running a business in Mauritius.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyIssued for up to 10 years and renewable, subject to meeting ongoing turnover conditions.
Processing time
Indicative only; applications are filed through the EDB residency portal. Confirm current timelines on the official page.
Government fees
Indicative only; statutory processing and application fees apply to successful applicants. Confirm current fees on the official EDB page.
Typical duration
Issued for up to 10 years and renewable, subject to meeting ongoing turnover conditions.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes

In short

As of 1 August 2026, the Occupation Permit (Investor) for Republic of Mauritius is an unsponsored Mauritius immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Mauritius government pages, reviewed 1 August 2026.

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What is the Occupation Permit (Investor) in Republic of Mauritius?

Occupation Permit (Investor) is an unsponsored Mauritius route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only; statutory processing and application fees apply to successful applicants. Confirm current fees on the official EDB page; indicative processing time is Indicative only; applications are filed through the EDB residency portal. Confirm current timelines on the official page; typical duration is Issued for up to 10 years and renewable, subject to meeting ongoing turnover conditions. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Economic Development Board (Mauritius) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

The Occupation Permit in the Investor category lets a non-citizen establish and operate a company in Mauritius on the basis of a qualifying initial investment and ongoing business turnover. It is administered by the Economic Development Board and can lead toward longer-term residence for investors who meet sustained thresholds.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Document the qualifying investment and a business plan for the activity to be carried on in Mauritius.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Submit the Investor Occupation Permit application via the EDB residency portal with proof of funds.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    After approval-in-principle, incorporate the company and transfer the investment to a local bank account.

  4. After approval

    Collect the Occupation Permit and run the business, meeting turnover targets to support renewal.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Occupation Permit (Investor), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Mauritius. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Occupation Permit (Investor) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Occupation Permit (Investor).

    Economic Development Board (Mauritius) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What ongoing business performance is required to keep the Investor permit?+

The EDB sets minimum annual and cumulative turnover targets that the business must meet over the permit term to qualify for renewal. Confirm the current turnover figures on the official page before committing.

Can an Investor permit holder buy residential property?+

Non-citizens may acquire residential property under approved schemes such as IRS, RES, PDS or the Smart City Scheme. Eligibility and thresholds are set separately; verify them on the official EDB guidance.

What is the minimum investment for the Mauritius Investor Occupation Permit?+

The route requires transferring a qualifying minimum investment, starting from USD 50,000, into a Mauritius business account, alongside registering and operating a company in a qualifying business activity. Confirm the current minimum and transfer requirements on the official EDB page before committing funds.

Can the Investor Occupation Permit lead to long-term or permanent residence?+

The Investor Occupation Permit is issued for up to 10 years and is renewable, and it can lead toward longer-term residence for investors who meet sustained thresholds. Verify the current conditions for longer-term residence on the official EDB page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Economic Development Board (Mauritius)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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