🇲🇺 Mauritius · Employer-sponsored work
Residence Permit for Employment — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | MUR 500 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | None–24 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=557.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Any person who wishes to seek employment in Mauritius may not be allowed to enter Mauritius unless he/she is the holder of a Residence Permit issued by the Passport Immigration Office and a Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour ... Letter of sponsor from the company (RS 500 is a fee; no salary threshold)”
“APPLICATION FOR NEW / RENEWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMIT – FOR EMPLOYMENT IN MAURITIUS (renewable employment residence permit; silent on permanent residence)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.