Mauritius Retirement Residence Permit

Many retirees choose to spend their days enjoying Mauritius’s natural splendour and financial benefits. You can retire to Mauritius and apply for a residence permit provided you meet three criteria:

• You must be at least 50 years old when you apply for your Mauritius immigration permit.
• You must meet specific financial requirements. For instance, you must invest at least US$2000.00 monthly or US$24,000.00 annually from sources outside Mauritius into your local bank account.
• You must reside in Mauritius for at least 180 per year.

The financial requirements come from the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.
The cost of living in Mauritius for a retiree is clarified here.

Note: You can’t work or run your own business in Mauritius on the Retirement Resident Permit (RP). This Mauritian visa is strictly for retired living.

The Retirement Residence Permit is valid for up to 5 years and is renewable. You can include your spouse and minor children (under 24) on your Mauritius permit.

There isn’t a clear guideline on whether or not an RP holder must spend at least 50% of the year on Mauritius.
UPDATED – 21/08/2025

The following documents are required for a Mauritius Retirement Visa:

Mauritius Retirement Visa Application Form

Passport and copies of the bio-data page of the passport. The passport must be valid for six months from the date you applied for your Mauritius permit.

Marriage certificate, if applicable.

Four identical colour passport-size photographs that shouldn’t be older than three months.

Original residence permit

Medical certificate from a medical practitioner in Mauritius stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious or contagious disease

Police clearance

Proof that the fee has been paid (POP).

Note: You need two types of visas to secure your retirement to Mauritius: A retirement visa and a tourist visa.

This type of Mauritian visa has clearly defined costs.
Currently, retirement visa applications cost US$50. You must include proof of payment in your application pack.

It could be that there are other hidden fees that you must pay before you can submit your application. Talk to your Mauritius immigration consultant about the exact costs and fees relevant to your Mauritian visa.

Note: Your Mauritian immigration consultant will help you with both types of applications so you can enter the country without any problems

Your Mauritian immigration consultant will walk you through the process you must follow to ensure your application goes as smoothly as possible.

You will already have reviewed the documents and forms you need for this Mauritius permit. Your immigration consultant will have helped you fill in the forms should it have been necessary.

You must ensure that your consultant has all the documentation for the Mauritius permit, which your consultant will send for an in-house quality check.

Next, you must open a Mauritian bank account and transfer at least US$2500 into the account.

Enter Mauritius on your tourist visa and undergo all necessary medical tests.

Your consultant will arrange for an interview with the immigration authorities in Mauritius. If processing your application goes the same way as other retirees applying for this Mauritius permit, your retirement visa will be issued during the interview.