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Mauritius Self-Employed Residence

Mauritius Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Mauritius's self-employed occupation permit is for independent professionals who will personally run a service business there. You need USD $50,000 in initial funds, evidence of likely clients, and a plan to meet the business's future income requirements.

Initial funds
USD $50,000, transferred within 60 days after permit issuance
Income from year 3
At least MUR 2 million a year
Year 5 renewal
At least MUR 3 million in annual business income

Summary

Mauritius’s Self-Employed Occupation Permit lets a qualifying independent business owner live and work in the country. The application needs USD $50,000 in initial funds and three client letters, including two from prospective local clients. Annual business income must reach MUR 2 million from year three and MUR 3 million from year five for renewal.

Could this pathway work for you?

Eligibility

Register as a self-employed service provider or a one-person company carrying out a qualifying professional service. You must transfer USD $50,000 from abroad to your Mauritius bank account within 60 days after the permit is issued.

You need at least three letters of intent—letters from people or businesses planning to hire your services. At least two must be from prospective clients in Mauritius.

Under the 2026 rules, annual business income must reach MUR 2 million from year three and MUR 3 million from year five for renewal. Prepare business, client, financial, identity, and professional records to support your application. Approval is not automatic.

Working for yourself in Mauritius
  1. Plan your service business Confirm the category and gather the required client letters.
  2. Apply and transfer funds Transfer USD $50,000 within 60 days after issuance.
  3. Meet the income targets Plan for MUR 2 million from year three and MUR 3 million from year five.

You must personally run the approved business and meet its continuing requirements.

What This Route Allows

If approved, you can live in Mauritius and carry out the authorized self-employed activity. Eligible dependent family members can apply for residence.

Meeting the ongoing business requirements can support renewal and may help you qualify for a later, separate permanent-residence application.

What This Route Is Not

This permit does not let you take an ordinary job with a Mauritius company. Registering a business is not enough; its activity and income must continue to meet the rules.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm that your service business fits the self-employed category.
  2. Check current registration, initial-funds, and client-letter requirements.
  3. Prepare a financial plan for the year-three and year-five income targets.
  4. Apply through the National Electronic Licensing System and keep records of your transfers, clients, and business income.

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