Work Permit in Mauritius

Occupation Permit - Professional

The Occupation Permit - Professional is the most common category for salaried expatriates in Mauritius. It is intended for foreign nationals who have received a job offer from a company registered in Mauritius. The employing company may be a local company or a Global Business Company.

Eligibility conditions

• Job offer: the candidate must have an employment contract signed with a Mauritian company, for a position corresponding to their qualifications
• Salary threshold: the monthly remuneration must meet the minimum threshold set by the EDB. This threshold may vary according to the sector and qualification level
• Qualifications: the candidate must demonstrate qualifications and/or professional experience consistent with the position offered
• Criminal record: a clean police clearance certificate, apostilled or legalised, is required
• Medical certificate: a fitness certificate issued by an approved doctor

Application process

The Mauritian employer initiates the application with the EDB by submitting the candidate's file together with the employment contract, job description and company supporting documents. The EDB reviews the file and issues approval within 4 to 8 weeks for a complete file. Once approved, the candidate can enter Mauritius and commence their professional activity.

Employer obligations

The employing company must be in compliance with Mauritian labour legislation: registration with the Registrar of Companies, up-to-date tax filings, registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority and the National Savings Fund. The employer is responsible for the alignment between the position offered and the candidate's qualifications.

Young Professional Occupation Permit

The Young Professional Occupation Permit is a specific scheme aimed at young professionals under 30 years of age wishing to gain professional experience in Mauritius.

Specific conditions

• Age: the candidate must be under 30 at the time of application
• Qualification: a higher education degree is generally required (bachelor's degree or equivalent minimum)
• Job offer or project: the candidate must have a job offer or a clearly defined professional project in Mauritius
• Adapted salary threshold: the remuneration threshold is generally lower than that of the standard Professional Occupation Permit, facilitating access for young talent

Objective of the scheme

This programme aims to attract young international talent and foster skills exchanges. Mauritius, as part of its economic development strategy, seeks to build a pool of qualified young professionals in growth sectors: information technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, blue economy, renewable energy, financial services.

Your family and residence in Mauritius

As with the investor permit, Occupation Permit holders (all categories) may include their dependants in their application: spouse and children under 24 years of age. Dependants receive a residence permit allowing them to live in Mauritius.

Housing

Mauritius offers a diverse rental property market, from urban apartments to seaside villas. The areas most popular with expatriates are Grand Baie, Tamarin, Flic en Flac and Moka / Ebene. Rents vary considerably depending on location and standard. We can direct you to trusted real estate agents.

Practical life

Mauritius is a bilingual French-English country, which greatly facilitates integration for French speakers. The road network covers the entire island (75 km from north to south), commercial infrastructure is modern and internet connectivity is reliable. The time difference with Europe is +2h to +3h depending on the season, allowing easy collaboration with European, African, Middle Eastern and Asian markets.