Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Mauritius Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals to live, work, or retire long-term in Mauritius, subject to meeting specific investment, professional, self-employment, or retired non-citizen criteria, generally after 3 years of continuous qualifying residence.
Eligibility: Key categories include investors (e.g., meeting high income/turnover targets), professionals (high salary), self-employed, and retired non-citizens (income transfers). Generally requires 3 years of qualifying residence.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Visa Duration: 120 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.edbmauritius.org/work-live-play/permanent-residency
Summary: A path to long-term residency in Mauritius, primarily for investors, skilled professionals, self-employed individuals, or retirees meeting specific financial and residency requirements, offering a stable environment and island lifestyle.