Mauritius Business Investor Residence
Mauritius
Residency
At a glance
Mauritius's investor occupation permit is for entrepreneurs investing at least USD $100,000 in a local business that can meet the current turnover milestones.
- Initial investment
- USD $100,000 under the current investor category
- Year 3 turnover
- MUR 5 million annually
- Year 5 renewal
- MUR 8 million annual turnover
- Permit type
- Combined business and residence authorization
- Family
- Qualifying dependents can apply for residence
- Main obligation
- Maintain a real, performing Mauritius business
Summary
Mauritius's investor occupation permit is for entrepreneurs investing at least USD $100,000 in a local business that can meet the current turnover milestones.
The 2026 rules set a USD $100,000 initial investment, annual turnover of MUR 5 million from year three, and MUR 8 million from year five for renewal. Innovative-startup treatment and other specialized routes can use additional rules.
Eligibility
- You can make the current USD $100,000 initial investment, or fit a specialized innovative-startup framework.
- The business will operate in Mauritius with a credible plan and economic substance.
- You can meet the published turnover or performance milestones as the permit matures.
- You can prove the source of funds and provide the required corporate and personal records.
The issuing authority makes the final decision. A quick check can identify a plausible fit, but it cannot confirm approval or replace the current application guidance.
What This Route Allows
- If approved, you can live in Mauritius while operating the qualifying business.
- Qualifying dependents can apply for residence.
- Strong long-term performance can support renewal and potentially a separate permanent-residence route.
What This Route Is Not
- It is not passive residence from transferring USD $100,000 alone; business performance matters.
- Budget announcements and specialist startup rules should be checked against the live filing category before applying.
Next Steps
- Choose the standard investor or applicable innovative-startup category.
- Prepare the Mauritius business plan, ownership structure, and source-of-funds evidence.
- Model the year-three and year-five performance requirements.
- Apply through the National Electronic Licensing System and track continuing compliance.
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Sources
- Mauritius Economic Development Board - 2026 permit updates - official current investor, professional, and self-employed thresholds.
- Mauritius 2026-2027 budget annex - official policy measures and current permit criteria.