{"id":302,"date":"2026-01-26T15:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/travailler-lile-maurice-2026-visas-permis-travail-guide-complet\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T15:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:16:13","slug":"working-in-mauritius-2026-visas-work-permits-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/blog\/travailler-lile-maurice-2026-visas-permis-travail-guide-complet\/","title":{"rendered":"Working in Mauritius in 2026: Visas and work permits (complete guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Maurice is not someone you can just wing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#039;re looking for how <strong>working in Mauritius<\/strong> In 2026, the key is to choose the <em>good status<\/em> (Occupation Permit, Work Permit, Premium Visa\u2026) then follow the correct procedure (NELS \/ e-Work Permit Portal) with the required supporting documents. This guide clearly explains the options, conditions, official costs, and steps, with concrete examples.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the difference: visa, Occupation Permit, Work Permit and residence<\/h2>\n<p>In Mauritius, people often confuse \u201cvisa\u201d and \u201cright to work\u201d. In practice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The visa<\/strong> (tourism, long stays\u2026) mainly manages the\u2019<em>entrance<\/em> and the <em>length of stay<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Occupation Permit (OP)<\/strong> is the flagship title for <strong>live and work legally<\/strong> in Mauritius in several categories (Professional, Self-Employed, Investor, Young Professional).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Work Permit<\/strong> is another route (Ministry of Labour + Passport &amp; Immigration Office), generally used outside the OP scheme (depending on profiles\/sectors) and relies on a dedicated portal (<em>e-Work Permit Portal<\/em>). (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-gov.mu\/workpermit.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">e-gov.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important point (2026 fees):<\/strong> The EDB indicates that a <strong>Application fee of USD 50 (non-refundable)<\/strong> is in effect <strong>since December 1, 2025<\/strong> for Occupation Permit and Residence Permit applications.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>What status should I choose to work in Mauritius in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the most frequent cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You have been recruited by a company in Mauritius.<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Occupation Permit (Professional)<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>You are a freelance\/consultant (local and international clients)<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>You are starting\/running a business in Mauritius<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Occupation Permit (Investor)<\/strong> (according to the scheme and the revenue\/renewal criteria).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>You come to work remotely, without entering the Mauritian job market.<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Premium Visa<\/strong> (telework). (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>You are a graduate of a Mauritian institution<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Simple rule:<\/strong> if your employer\/clients and your income are <em>Mauritians<\/em>, you are aiming for a <strong>work permit<\/strong> (often via the Occupation Permit). If your income remains <em>abroad<\/em> and that you do not enter the Mauritian market, the <strong>Premium Visa<\/strong> may be sufficient (teleworking only).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Key permits for working in Mauritius in 2026 (conditions + rights)<\/h2>\n<h3>1) Occupation Permit (Professional): employee recruited in Mauritius<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cProfessional\u201d permit is aimed at expatriates <strong>employees in Mauritius<\/strong> (local or multinational company). The official EDB website specifies a <strong>minimum monthly basic salary of 30,000 MUR<\/strong> and a validity that can go <strong>up to 10 years<\/strong> depending on the contract duration.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right to invest:<\/strong> A holder of a \u201cProfessional\u201d OP can invest, but <em>without being employed<\/em> within the company and <em>without perceiving<\/em> salary\/benefits from this company; he may also hold shares in the company that employs him, provided he does not hold a majority stake.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concrete example:<\/strong> You sign a 3-year contract in \u00c9b\u00e8ne (tech\/finance sector). If your base salary is 45,000 MUR\/month, you are above the minimum and can aim for a &quot;Professional&quot; OP aligned with the contract duration.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>2) Occupation Permit (Self-Employed): freelance \/ consultant<\/h3>\n<p>The &quot;Self-Employed&quot; permit is designed for self-employed individuals (service providers). The EDB specifically mentions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum investment:<\/strong> <strong>50,000 USD<\/strong> in professional activity.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial evidence:<\/strong> <strong>3 letters of intent<\/strong>, of which <strong>2<\/strong> of potential local customers.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income criteria:<\/strong> minimum income\/business income of <strong>750,000 MUR from year 1<\/strong>, progressing up to a cumulative amount of <strong>6 million MUR<\/strong> by year 5 (according to the renewal criteria indicated).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important point to note:<\/strong> The EDB specifies that the initial transfer of funds (USD 50,000) must be carried out <strong>within 60 days<\/strong> following the issuance of the permit.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>3) Occupation Permit (Investor): entrepreneur \/ manager<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cInvestment of USD 50,000\u201d (EDB) scheme is an entry point for entrepreneurs. Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum investment:<\/strong> <strong>50,000 USD<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> <strong>10 years<\/strong>, renewable.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revenue targets:<\/strong> <strong>1.5 million MUR<\/strong> minimum from year 1, and <strong>20 million cumulative MUR<\/strong> by year 5; then <strong>5 million MUR\/year<\/strong> from year 6 (renewal criterion mentioned).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Starting a business:<\/strong> EDB refers to the <em>Corporate and Business Registration Department<\/em> (CBRD) via the business registration platform. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>4) Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP): young graduates in Mauritius<\/h3>\n<p>The YPOP is aimed at foreign students who have graduated from a higher education institution in Mauritius (or hold a recognized professional qualification), with a <strong>minimum monthly basic salary of 25,000 MUR<\/strong> and a maximum validity indicated at <strong>3 years<\/strong> according to the contract.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>5) Premium Visa: live in Mauritius and work remotely (without a local job)<\/h3>\n<p>THE <strong>Premium Visa<\/strong> (EDB) allows you to stay <strong>more than 6 months and up to 1 year<\/strong>, renewable, for tourist, retired or professional profiles in <strong>telework<\/strong>. Key conditions include: not entering the Mauritian labor market, having one&#039;s source of income outside Mauritius, and possessing travel\/health insurance for the initial period. The visa is indicated. <strong>free<\/strong> (no processing fee).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taxation (teleworking):<\/strong> The EDB mentions a principle of taxation &quot;on a remittance basis&quot; for certain Mauritian income of a Premium Visa holder and specifies conditions regarding sums deposited in a Mauritian bank account. (To be validated on a case-by-case basis with a tax advisor.)<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Summary table 2026: permits, criteria and official fees (overview)<\/h2>\n<h3>Quick comparison of options for working in Mauritius<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<th>For whom?<\/th>\n<th>Main criteria (official extracts)<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Fees (excluding additional costs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>OP Professional<\/td>\n<td>Employee recruited in Mauritius<\/td>\n<td>Minimum monthly base salary. <strong>30,000 WALLS<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Until <strong>10 years<\/strong> according to contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Depending on duration: up to <strong>1,000 USD<\/strong> (price list on the EDB page) + <strong>50 USD<\/strong> application fees (since 01\/12\/2025) (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OP Self-Employed<\/td>\n<td>Freelance \/ consultant<\/td>\n<td><strong>50,000 USD<\/strong> + 3 letters of intent (including 2 local ones) + minimum income. <strong>750,000 MUR<\/strong> from year 1 (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>10 years<\/strong> renewable (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>1,000 USD<\/strong> \u201cupon approval\u201d + <strong>50 USD<\/strong> application fees (since 01\/12\/2025) (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OP Investor (USD 50k)<\/td>\n<td>Entrepreneur \/ manager<\/td>\n<td><strong>50,000 USD<\/strong> + revenue targets (1.5M MUR year 1; 20M cumulative year 5; 5M\/year from year 6 onwards) (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>10 years<\/strong> renewable (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>1,000 USD<\/strong> \u201cupon approval\u201d + <strong>50 USD<\/strong> application fees (since 01\/12\/2025) (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>YPOP<\/td>\n<td>Young graduate in Mauritius<\/td>\n<td>Minimum monthly base salary. <strong>25,000 MUR<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Max <strong>3 years<\/strong> according to contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>150 to 300 USD<\/strong> depending on duration (scale on the EDB page) + <strong>50 USD<\/strong> application fees (since 01\/12\/2025) (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Premium Visa<\/td>\n<td>Remote work \/ long stay<\/td>\n<td>Income earned outside Mauritius, no access to the labor market, insurance (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>From &gt;6 months to <strong>1 year<\/strong>, renewable (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Free<\/strong> (no processing fee indicated)<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Steps: How to obtain a work permit in Mauritius (operational checklist)<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1 \u2014 Validate the category and the correct channel (NELS vs e-Work Permit)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For most expatriate profiles \u201cexecutives \/ entrepreneurs \/ freelancers\u201d: career path <strong>Occupation Permit<\/strong> via the official platform (NELS \/ Business EDB).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>For a journey <strong>Work Permit<\/strong> (Ministry of Labour): filing via the\u2019<strong>e-Work Permit Portal<\/strong>, with a request for <strong>Residence Permit<\/strong> managed by the Passport &amp; Immigration Office.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-gov.mu\/workpermit.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">e-gov.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2 \u2014 Prepare the documents that most often cause problems<\/h3>\n<p>According to the EDB pages, the files frequently require (depending on category):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> (Biodata page), civil status records (birth, marriage\/divorce if applicable).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment contract + job description<\/strong> (for OP Professional\/YPOP). (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Degrees \/ qualifications<\/strong> (and certified translations if documents are not in English\/French).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business evidence<\/strong> : letters of intent from clients (Self-Employed); company documents (Investor\/Professional via employer).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical certificate<\/strong> (often requested after \u201cApproval-In-Principle\u201d, dated less than 6 months ago on the YPOP page).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/young-professional-occupation-permit-ypop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3 \u2014 Online submission, \u201cApproval-In-Principle\u201d, then finalization<\/h3>\n<p>The EDB pages indicate that the application can be initiated online without immediate travel, then finalized with originals\/supporting documents after the agreement in principle.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specific case of investor\/self-employed:<\/strong> Anticipate the account opening and the transfer of the required funds (the EDB mentions a delay of <strong>60 days<\/strong> (after delivery for the initial transfer).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Costs in 2026: how much to expect (without inventing a \u201cpackage\u201d)<\/h2>\n<p>To estimate a realistic budget, separate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The official permit fees<\/strong> (e.g., USD 1,000 \u201cupon approval\u201d for Investor\/Self-Employed; rates based on duration for Professional\/YPOP).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The application fee<\/strong> : <strong>50 USD non-refundable<\/strong> in force since <strong>December 1, 2025<\/strong> for OP\/RP (according to the EDB\/Residency website).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional costs<\/strong> (Variables): medical examinations, sworn translations, certified copies, any bank documents, etc. (Amounts not universally published: they depend on your country and your service providers.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Employment taxation in Mauritius: what an expat needs to understand<\/h2>\n<p>If you are employed in Mauritius, taxes are generally managed through the system <strong>PAID<\/strong> (withholding tax): the tax authorities publish a scale with <strong>0% on the first 500,000 MUR<\/strong>, <strong>10% out of the following 500,000 MUR<\/strong>, Then <strong>20% on the rest<\/strong> (MRA table). (<a href=\"https:\/\/mra.mu\/index.php\/employers\/paye\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mra.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The MRA also specifies that a <strong>Fair Share Contribution<\/strong> may apply to high incomes, collected under PAYE <strong>from July 1, 2025<\/strong> and up to <strong>June 30, 2028<\/strong> (subject to the conditions\/thresholds indicated).<a href=\"https:\/\/mra.mu\/index.php\/employers\/paye\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mra.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>For teleworking under <strong>Premium Visa<\/strong>, The EDB details taxation principles related to sums &quot;remitted&quot; (spent\/transferred) in Mauritius and bank deposits (to be validated with a tax specialist depending on your situation).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Coming as a family: dependents, schooling, spouse&#039;s right to work<\/h2>\n<p>Family reunification is clearly encouraged, but <strong>the right to work<\/strong> The spouse\/dependent&#039;s residence permit is not automatic: on the &quot;Professional&quot; page, the EDB describes the dependents (spouse, children, parents, etc.) and indicates that the application for dependent residence permits is made to the <strong>Passport and Immigration Office<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Permanent residence (PRP): when can one \u201csettle down\u201d permanently?<\/h2>\n<p>For those aiming for a longer term than permit renewals, the EDB presents the <strong>Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)<\/strong> with a <strong>validity of 20 years<\/strong> and a prerequisite of <strong>5 years<\/strong> on an eligible permit, with demanding financial criteria (e.g., professional: <strong>400,000 WALLS<\/strong> of basic monthly salary over 5 consecutive years; investor: revenue thresholds; retiree: <strong>USD 200,000<\/strong> over 5 years).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/permanent-residence-permit-prp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Official resources to consult (useful links)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EDB \/ Residency.mu \u2013 Occupation Permit (Professional)<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EDB \/ Residency.mu \u2013 Self-Employed Entrepreneurs<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EDB \/ Residency.mu \u2013 Investment of USD 50,000<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EDB \/ Residency.mu \u2013 Mauritius Premium Visa<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/mauritius-premium-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-gov.mu\/workpermit.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Republic of Mauritius (e-Gov) \u2013 e-Work Permit Portal (Work Permit)<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-gov.mu\/workpermit.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">e-gov.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mra.mu\/index.php\/employers\/paye\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mauritius Revenue Authority \u2013 PAYE<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/mra.mu\/index.php\/employers\/paye\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mra.mu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ \u2013 Working in Mauritius: Frequently Asked Questions (2026)<\/h2>\n<h3>Which permit should I choose to work in Mauritius as a freelancer?<\/h3>\n<p>For a freelancer (consultant, designer, developer, coach, etc.), the most structured path is generally...\u2019<strong>Occupation Permit \u201cSelf-Employed\u201d<\/strong>. The EDB indicates a <strong>minimum investment of USD 50,000<\/strong> and the supply of <strong>3 letters of intent<\/strong> (of which <strong>2<\/strong> of potential local customers), as well as a goal of <strong>earned income<\/strong> (at least <strong>750,000 MUR<\/strong> (from the first year). Also plan for the transfer of funds into the <strong>60 days<\/strong> after the permit has been issued.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/self-employed-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>What is the minimum wage to obtain an Occupation Permit (Professional) in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>According to the EDB page dedicated to the driving licence <strong>Professional<\/strong>, THE <strong>The minimum basic monthly salary is 30,000 MUR<\/strong>. This is a sticking point: if the contract is below the threshold, the application is very likely to be refused or require a change of category. The EDB also specifies that the duration can be up to <strong>10 years<\/strong> according to the contract. In practice, check that your contract clearly states the <em>basic salary<\/em> (not just bonuses).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>Is it possible to come to Mauritius and then look for a job there?<\/h3>\n<p>Coming to Mauritius does not mean you can start working immediately. To work locally, you need a suitable qualification (often a <strong>Occupation Permit<\/strong> or a <strong>Work Permit<\/strong>). On the other hand, the EDB indicates that, for a \u201cProfessional\u201d permit, <strong>The employer can start the online process without you having to travel.<\/strong> initially. If you are in <strong>Premium Visa<\/strong> (teleworking), the EDB reminds you that you do not have to enter the Mauritian job market, but you can later switch to a permit if your project evolves.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/work\/professional-employed-in-mauritius-by-a-multinational-or-a-local-company\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>How much does a work permit cost in Mauritius (official fees)?<\/h3>\n<p>Fees vary depending on the category and duration. For example, EDB displays <strong>1,000 USD<\/strong> \u201cUpon approval\u201d for certain schemes (Investor, Self-Employed) and time-based rates for \u201cProfessional\u201d (up to 10 years) or \u201cYPOP\u201d permits. Also, note: the EDB\/Residency website indicates a <strong>Non-refundable application fee of USD 50<\/strong> <strong>effective from December 1, 2025<\/strong> for Occupation Permit and Residence Permit applications. Then add the additional costs (medical, translations, etc.).<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/invest\/investment-of-usd-50000\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to apply for permanent residence (PRP)?<\/h3>\n<p>According to the EDB, the <strong>Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)<\/strong> is a residence of <strong>20 years<\/strong> (renewable), accessible after <strong>5 years<\/strong> on an eligible permit, but with high financial criteria. Examples given: a \u201cProfessional\u201d must demonstrate a basic monthly salary of at least <strong>400,000 WALLS<\/strong> on <strong>5 consecutive years<\/strong> ; an \u201cInvestor\u201d must reach turnover thresholds (e.g. <strong>15 million MUR\/year<\/strong> over 5 years or <strong>75 million MUR<\/strong> (agr\u00e9g\u00e9s); a retiree must transfer <strong>USD 200,000<\/strong> over 5 years.<a href=\"https:\/\/residency.mu\/live\/permanent-residence-permit-prp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>And now ?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to move quickly (and avoid errors in category, documents, or timing), EXPAT MAURITIUS can assist you with the procedures related to... <strong>visas and permits<\/strong>, but also on setting up a business (housing, schools, banking, insurance), real estate, and starting a business. Start by consulting the page <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/\" target=\"_self\">Living in Mauritius: turnkey expatriation and real estate<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/guides\/\" target=\"_self\">expatriation guides<\/a>. You can also request initial guidance via the\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/\" target=\"_self\">free evaluation on the site<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maurice ne s\u2019improvise pas. Si vous cherchez comment travailler \u00e0 l\u2019\u00eele Maurice en 2026, l\u2019essentiel est de choisir le bon statut (Occupation Permit, Work Permit, Premium Visa\u2026) puis de suivre la bonne proc\u00e9dure (NELS \/ e-Work Permit Portal) avec les justificatifs attendus. Ce guide vous explique clairement les options, les conditions, les co\u00fbts officiels et [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=302"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}