🇲🇺 Mauritius · Employer-sponsored work

Residence Permit for Internship — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€184
Minimum annual salaryMUR 120,000
Proof of savings€919
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Educationbachelors
Age range18–35

Costs

Application / consular fee€92

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://passport.govmu.org/passport/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RESIDENCE-PERMIT-FOR-INTERNSHIP-AND-PLACEMENT_0001.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €184.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“The non-citizen who has been granted a Residence Permit for the internship/placement is not allowed to draw a salary or wages in Mauritius. However, the local company in Mauritius may grant the non-citizen a stipend.”

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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.

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