Mauritius · Skilled Worker Visa

Employment Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.8/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Port Louis
Single (monthly)€681
Family (monthly)€1,489
Rent 1BR (center)€319
Groceries€170
Transport pass€64
Quatre Bornes
Single (monthly)€532
Family (monthly)€1,170
Rent 1BR (center)€255
Groceries€149
Transport pass€53
Flic en Flac
Single (monthly)€702
Family (monthly)€1,532
Rent 1BR (center)€383
Groceries€170
Transport pass€64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Employment Permit?

The Employment Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Mauritius. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Employment Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Mauritius?

Yes. Mauritius offers 11 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Mauritius country page.

What is the cost of living in Mauritius?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Port Louis: €681/mo; Quatre Bornes: €532/mo; Flic en Flac: €702/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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