Retiring in Mauritius is possible.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for a practical guide on the procedures<\/strong> (visa\/permit), the budget<\/strong> And taxation<\/strong> For retire in Mauritius<\/em>, You've come to the right place: residency status, financial requirements, administrative steps, key figures for 2023\u20132026, tax residency rules, and points to consider depending on your country (e.g., France). The goal: to help you avoid costly mistakes and plan your move with peace of mind.<\/p>\n For personalized support (permits, settling in, real estate, etc.), you can also explore the services of\u2019Expat Mauritius<\/a> (free evaluation). <\/p>\n Mauritius attracts many French-speaking retirees thanks to its climate, quality of life, multicultural environment, and healthcare infrastructure (particularly private). On the practical side, the island offers residence status<\/strong> clearly identified (including the Retired Non-Citizen<\/em>) and a tax framework that deserves to be understood in detail, especially if your retirement income comes from abroad (pensions, dividends, rents, etc.).<\/p>\n The official residency portal in Mauritius states that a non-citizen aged 50 or over<\/strong> can apply for a residence permit as a retiree (\u201cRetired Non-Citizen +50 years\u201d).residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n From a legal standpoint, the\u2019Immigration Act<\/strong> provides for the principle of applying for a \u201cretired non-citizen\u201d residence permit through the competent authority (historically via the Board of Investment \/ EDB).attorneygeneral.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n THE Budget 2025\u20132026<\/strong> (and its reference notes\/annexes) announced a strengthening of the conditions for non-citizen pensioners, including:<\/p>\n These elements appear in widely used budget summary documents (PwC annexes) and \u201cBudget Highlights 2025\/26\u201d.pwc.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Practical tip:<\/strong> The official pages may be updated gradually. To ensure your application is successful, base your planning on the requirements of the 2025\u20132026 Budget (transfers + 180 days\/year) and have your strategy validated (attendance schedule, pension plan, bank) before submitting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Budget documents for 2025\u20132026 also indicate a reduction of certain driving licence durations to 5 years<\/strong>, with possible renewal (measure cited for investors \/ self-employed \/ retirees).onelink.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n At the same time, the \u201cResidency\u201d portal still mentions 10-year terms on some pages (with funding requirements), which illustrates the importance of checking the version applicable to your filing date.residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n Note: the official portal specifies that the application on NELS is announced as free<\/strong> (no EDB processing fees) and only successful candidates pay the statutory fees<\/strong> to the Government of Mauritius.residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n The exact list depends on your situation, but the \u201cRetired Non-Citizen +50 years\u201d page provides a useful reference. It includes, among other things:<\/p>\n Refer to the official list at the time of submission (formats, validity dates, translations, originals to be submitted).residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n THE dependents<\/strong> (depending on the definitions and required evidence) may obtain a permit to reside in Mauritius for the duration of the primary permit holder's stay. The official page also specifies that the application for a "dependent" permit is processed by the Passport and Immigration Office<\/strong>. (residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n The official portal indicates that a \u201cretired non-citizen\u201d holder can invest in an activity<\/strong> provided that not to be employed there<\/strong> and not to receive salary\/benefits<\/strong> related to employment.residency.mu<\/a>)<\/p>\n To give you an idea of the orders of magnitude, Statistics Mauritius<\/strong> indicates that in 2023, the average monthly expenditure<\/strong> households were Rs 41,870<\/strong> (all positions combined), and the average monthly income<\/strong> of Rs 55,600<\/strong>. The main expenditure items included, in particular food<\/em> (25%), transportation<\/em> (16%) and housing\/energy<\/em> (10%). (statsmauritius.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n Regarding inflation, Statistics Mauritius, for example, published a point indicating a \u201cheadline\u201d inflation rate of 2,9%<\/strong> over the 12 months ending in June 2025 (vs. 4.5% a year earlier).statsmauritius.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n Useful reading:<\/strong> These figures describe an \u201caverage\u201d Mauritian household (not an expatriate lifestyle). For a foreign retiree, the number one variable remains the accommodation<\/strong> (area, standard, sea view, secure residence, etc.), then the car<\/strong> and the health\/insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For operational benchmarks, collaborative price databases like Numbeo publish regularly updated price ranges. For example, in Port Louis (update displayed on March 24, 2026), one can find approximate prices for rent, utilities, transport, etc.numbeo.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n The table below is used to build your budget<\/strong> based on specific items. Rents\/charges are very sensitive to the area (North, West, Central) and the type of property.<\/p>\nWhy choose Mauritius for your retirement?<\/h2>\n
Procedures: How to obtain the right to reside in Mauritius as a retiree?<\/h2>\n
The most common status: \u201cRetired Non-Citizen\u201d (50 years and older)<\/h3>\n
Financial conditions: minimum transfers (updated Budget 2025\u20132026)<\/h3>\n
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Driving licence duration: be aware of recent reforms<\/h3>\n
Application steps (overview)<\/h3>\n
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Documents to prepare (administrative checklist)<\/h3>\n
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Family: spouse and dependents<\/h3>\n
Is it possible to invest (without working) with a retired person's permit?<\/h3>\n
Budget: How much does it cost to live in Mauritius in retirement?<\/h2>\n
\u201cMacro\u201d benchmarks (public sources) to help you frame your budget<\/h3>\n
Indicative prices for 2026 (concrete examples)<\/h3>\n
Table \u2013 Example of an indicative monthly budget (2026)<\/h3>\n