Mauritius Self-Employed Residence
Mauritius
Residency
At a glance
Mauritius's self-employed occupation permit is for an individual professional running a Mauritius service business that can meet the current income milestones.
- Who it suits
- Independent professionals running a Mauritius service business
- Year 3 income
- MUR 2 million annually
- Year 5 renewal
- MUR 3 million annual business income
- Permit type
- Combined self-employment and residence authorization
- Family
- Qualifying dependents can apply for residence
- Main obligation
- Operate a real professional business and meet the milestones
Summary
Mauritius's self-employed occupation permit is for an individual professional running a Mauritius service business that can meet the current income milestones.
The 2026 framework expects annual business income of at least MUR 2 million from year three and MUR 3 million from year five for renewal. Applicants should verify the live initial-capital and local-business requirements before filing.
Eligibility
- You will personally run a qualifying professional service activity in Mauritius.
- You can establish the required local business form and meet the live initial conditions.
- The business can reach MUR 2 million annual income from year three and MUR 3 million from year five.
- You can provide business, client, financial, identity, and professional evidence.
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 reside in Mauritius and conduct the approved self-employed activity.
- Qualifying dependents can apply for residence.
- Sustained qualifying performance can support renewal and a potential later permanent-residence application.
What This Route Is Not
- It is not a permit for taking ordinary employment with a Mauritius company.
- A business registration alone is insufficient if the activity and income do not meet the continuing rules.
Next Steps
- Confirm that the planned activity fits the current self-employed category.
- Check the live initial-capital, registration, and local-client evidence requirements.
- Prepare a financial plan for the year-three and year-five income milestones.
- Apply through the National Electronic Licensing System and retain continuing business records.
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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.