🇲🇺 Mauritius · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €906 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Work%20Permit/AboutWP.aspx.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €906.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Work%20Permit/AboutWP.aspx · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Work%20Permit/AboutWP.aspx · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Work%20Permit/AboutWP.aspx · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“The Work Permit Unit is responsible for the issuance of permits to foreign workers — pagina silente sobre PR”
https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Work%20Permit/AboutWP.aspx · verified 2026-06-24
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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.