Mauritius residence (Occupation Permit, Premium Visa, property): sourced answers
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Citizenship, visa or residence programme
Does the status give the right to work in the country (employed or self-employed) without a separate permit
An Occupation Permit combines residence and work rights for an investor, professional or self-employed person
Occupation Permit
«Occupation Permit - Passport and Immigration Office Skip to content Passport and Immigration Office Main Menu Home Who We are Menu Toggle About Us Director General of Immigration Key Staff Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Overseas Organisational Structure Certifications Legislations Contact Us Mauritius Passport Menu Toggle Application Guide Application for New Passport Renewal of Passport Amending Data Of Present Passport Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passport Passport for Citizens Abroad The Law Permits Menu Toggle Occupation Permit Residence Permit for Internship Residence Permit for Employment Residence Permit as Spouse for Mauritius Citizen Student Permit Visa in Mauritius Menu Toggle Visa Requirements Application for Visa Extension of Visa Premium Visa Wedding Visa Extension of Wedding Visa Customs Memo Travel Info Menu Toggle Travel Requirements Domestic Travel Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form News Downloads Occupation Permit Foreign nationals may opt to invest, work, live or retire in Mauritius through various avenues namely the Occupation Permit, the Residence Permit, Young Professional Occupation Permit or the Permanent Residence Permit. …»
Source: passport.govmu.org · source copy as of 2026-10-03
No. The Premium Visa is designed for a long stay and remote work or business sourced outside Mauritius. Local employment requires the appropriate work status, usually an Occupation Permit or another work-and-residence permission authorised by law.
Premium Visa
«1 Stay in Mauritius under Premium Visa FAQs About the Visa The Premium Visa aims at encouraging foreign nationals to come for a long stay as a tourist, a retiree or a professional willing to come with his/her family and work remotely from Mauritius, in a COVID-safe destination. It allows a non -citizen to stay in Mauritius for a period exceeding six (6) months up to one (1) year with an option to renew. Who are eligible? Any non-citizen from the list of countries listed in Annex is eligible to apply for a Premium Visa. Note: Foreign nationals from countries not listed below can still enter Mauritius on a Tourist Visa and submit their online application for the Premium Visa during their stay in Mauritius. What is the validity period? The Premium Visa is valid for a period exceeding six months up to one year and is renewable. A premium visa is required for those who intend to stay in Mauritius for a period exceeding 180 days in a calendar year. For those staying for less than180 days, a tourist visa is granted on arrival to Mauritius. …»
Source: edbmauritius.org · source copy as of 2026-10-03
«Occupation Permit - Passport and Immigration Office Skip to content Passport and Immigration Office Main Menu Home Who We are Menu Toggle About Us Director General of Immigration Key Staff Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Overseas Organisational Structure Certifications Legislations Contact Us Mauritius Passport Menu Toggle Application Guide Application for New Passport Renewal of Passport Amending Data Of Present Passport Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passport Passport for Citizens Abroad The Law Permits Menu Toggle Occupation Permit Residence Permit for Internship Residence Permit for Employment Residence Permit as Spouse for Mauritius Citizen Student Permit Visa in Mauritius Menu Toggle Visa Requirements Application for Visa Extension of Visa Premium Visa Wedding Visa Extension of Wedding Visa Customs Memo Travel Info Menu Toggle Travel Requirements Domestic Travel Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form News Downloads Occupation Permit Foreign nationals may opt to invest, work, live or retire in Mauritius through various avenues namely the Occupation Permit, the Residence Permit, Young Professional Occupation Permit or the Permanent Residence Permit. …»
Source: passport.govmu.org · source copy as of 2026-10-03
Does the status itself make the holder tax resident on worldwide income
No. Immigration status and tax residence are tested separately.
«Foreign Income - Mauritius Revenue Authority About Us Taxes & Duties Legislations Procurement Media Centre Forms Feedback / Complaint Contact Us DIRECTOR-GENERAL'S PROFILE HOME INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS VAT CUSTOMS e-SERVICES MEDIA CENTRE ABOUT US CONTACT US LEGISLATIONS TAXES & DUTIES FAQs FEEDBACK / COMPLAINT FORMS PROCUREMENT Foreign Income Foreign income means income derived from outside Mauritius. It shall include emoluments, directors' fees, annuity, and pension in respect of past services, business income, rental income, investment income and interest income. The foreign income is taxable in the hand of the resident. Residence Resident individual ,means a person who has his domicile in Mauritius unless his permanent place of abode is outside Mauritius or has been present in Mauritius in that income year, for a period of, or an aggregate period of 183 days or more; or for an aggregate period of 270 days or more in the 2 preceding income years. When the residence rule criteria is satisfied then the resident individual will be subject to income tax in Mauritius on all his income derived in Mauritius or remitted to Mauritius. …»
Source: mra.mu · source copy as of 2026-10-03
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