Mauritius · Investor / Golden Visa

Occupation Permit

Official name Occupation Permit (Investor and Self-employed)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

The Occupation Permit is a combined work and residence permit; for the Investor and Self-employed categories it is issue…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

The Occupation Permit is a combined work and residence permit; for the Investor and Self-employed categories it is issued for a maximum period of ten years, renewable thereafter.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
120 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age RangeUnder 100
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

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 Occupation Permit (Investor and Self-employed)?

The Occupation Permit is a combined work and residence permit; for the Investor and Self-employed categories it is issued for a maximum period of ten years, renewable thereafter.

Can the Occupation Permit (Investor and Self-employed) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

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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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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