Mauritius Investment Permit

You can invest in Mauritius and apply for an Occupation Permit (OP), provided you set up a new business or invest in an existing business. You must invest a minimum of US$50 000 in your company to qualify for this Mauritius permit.

An alternative way to qualify for this Mauritius permit is to invest in a start-up deemed innovative by the Economic Development Board of Mauritius or registered with an incubator accredited by the Research and Innovation Council. This type of investment has no cash requirement and is ideal for people who like to be on the cutting edge but don’t have the fortune investing in a start-up usually requires.

Contact IBN Immigration Solutions, and we’ll assign a specialist in Mauritius immigration to oversee your application process. Your consultant starts working for you immediately, as they help you determine precisely which Mauritian permit suits you best.

Note: The Mauritius OP is valid for up to 10 years, after which you can submit renewal applications.

The following criteria must be met:
• Years 1–5: The company must achieve a minimum turnover of MUR 1.5 million in
  year 1, with progressive growth to reach a cumulative turnover of MUR 20 million by
  the end of year 5.
• From Year 6 Onwards: Renewal of the permit requires an annual turnover of at least
  MUR 5 million

Renewals are at the discretion of Mauritius Immigration.
This Mauritian permit allows for a route to Permanent Residence.
UPDATED – 21/08/2025

To qualify for an Investment Permit(Including Work Authorisation), the following requirements must be met:

The company must be founded and established and must be of the type defined in investors’ applications. In most cases, local trading is required, so it’s a good idea to opt for a domestic company.

You must complete the forms necessary to open a Mauritius bank account and transfer at least US$50 000 or more into the company’s business account.

If you’re starting a business or investing in a start-up in Mauritius, you must submit a comprehensive business plan to the Board of Investment (BOI). The plan should follow a clear structure with clear criteria that are addressed. One of the requirements is that some undertakings should be signed.

The bare minimum you can invest into existing businesses in Mauritius is currently US$50 000. The company must have a turnover of at least 12 million rupees for three consecutive years before you can apply for an investor occupation permit.

Alternatively, you can invest US$25 000 in cash with an additional investment of high-tech equipment to the value of at least US$25 000. The equipment’s value is calculated according to invoices or bills of lading.

The investor OP provides a path to permanent residence.

Forms and documents required:

The following types of documents are required for an Investment Permit:

• Application form
• Business plan
• Birth certificate, marriage certificate
• A written undertaking to transfer the USD 50,000 to your Mauritian bank
  account within 60 days of your Occupation Permit issuance
• Business registration card, certificate of incorporation
• Proof of investment funds
• A Certified Bank Statement from your home country showing sufficient funds.
• Medical certificate
• Passport and passport-sized photos
• Register of shareholders and directors
• Appropriate licenses
• Resume/CV
• Brief on the activities of the company
• Education and professional experience documents (Professional)
• Contract of employment and job description (International students)

There are two categories of costs for this type of Mauritian permit:

Mauritius Investment visa applications are US$3000

Applications for permanent residence visas for investors, professionals, and dependents are US$2000

Your Mauritius immigration consultant will review all the costs with you, detailing which fees are payable and when. They’ll also point out where different types of miscellaneous expenses could potentially come from.

You can budget for your Mauritius permit based on these figures.

Your Mauritius immigration consultant will help you through the application process step-by-step. They will tell you exactly what forms and documents are required and will help you obtain and complete them if necessary.

Once all the documentation is complete, your consultant will send your Mauritian permit application for an in-house quality check.

Next, you must open a Mauritius bank account and transfer at least US$50 000 into the relevant company’s account.

Complete an online form to obtain an investment permit.

Then it’s a matter of waiting to see if your application for your Mauritian permit is approved.