Mauritius · Retirement Visa

Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-21 · Our methodology
3.3/10 diff
Moderate

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
120 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes
Time to Citizenship5 years

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 Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit?

The Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Mauritius. It falls under the Retirement Visa category.

Can the Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit lead to permanent residency or citizenship?

Yes. Holders of this visa can work toward citizenship in approximately 5 years, subject to meeting residence and other conditions.

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

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

Data last verified: 2026-06-21 · See our methodology

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