Residency by retirement in Mauritius

If you are over 50 you can secure Residency with relatively little investment.

Criteria to qualify for a Retirement Permit

Over 50

If you are over 50 you should consider Residency by Retirement.

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The retirement visa in Mauritius is compelling and flexible. If you are over 50 you can benefit from residency in Mauritius and all the enjoyment and opportunity that gives for relatively very little investment and with no minimum stay requirements.

Income or Savings

You need over USD 24,000 in savings or a USD 2,000 monthly income.

Further Information?

Applicants must show either a monthly income of USD 2,000 or savings of USD 24,000 in a bank account in their country of residence.

Local Bank Account

Initial, and ongoing, transfer requirements into a local bank account.

Further Information?

Once the permit is issued, holders must transfer at least USD 2,000 into a Mauritian bank account within 60 days.

Holders must continue transferring either USD 2,000 per month or USD 24,000 per year into their Mauritian bank account for the duration of the permit.

Why Mauritius?

Find out why more HNWI are choosing Mauritius than ever before.

Benefits of a Retirement Permit in Mauritius

No Minimum Stay

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One of the most practical advantages of the Mauritius retirement visa is that there is no minimum stay requirement, making it a realistic second residency option for those who split their time between countries.

Remote Work

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Holders can work for foreign employers or clients while living in Mauritius, without needing an additional work permit.

Right to Invest

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Holders of the retirement visa are allowed to invest in Mauritius-based businesses, provided they do not draw a salary or employment benefits from those businesses.

Include Dependents

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Spouses and dependent children can be included in the application at a fee of USD 400 per dependent. Dependent children of up to 24 years can be added as long as they are not married or working.

Pathway to long-stay

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The retirement permit is a renewable 10-year permit.

After 5 years on the retirement permit and having transferred at least USD 200,000 to Mauritius during that period, holders become eligible to apply for a 20-year long-stay permit.

Funds can be brought in as monthly, quarterly, or lump-sum payments, giving holders flexibility in how they meet this requirement.

Quality of life

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Mauritius has a well-regarded private healthcare system, a low crime rate, a stable political environment, and a well-established expat community. English is widely spoken and the cost of living, while not the cheapest in the region, is reasonable relative to the lifestyle on offer.

Relocation Services

Our relocation advisors support you through every single step relating to relocation to Mauritius. 

Or, consider a Mauritius Premium Visa 

Another option to residency through retirement is the renewable 1-year Mauritius Premium Visa.

Real Estate

Our estate agency and well connected property team are best placed to help you find your perfect property.

Other routes to residency on Mauritius

Residency by Investment

Investment in a property scheme or business activity.

Residency by Occupation

Qualify for an occupation permit you also get residency.

Digital Nomad Residency

A renewable visa that qualifies you for residency during its term.

How We Can Help You?

Our British Barrister led teams based on the ground in Mauritius are best placed to help you.

Submit your application

The application is submitted through the EDB online portal. We prepare and review all your documents, pre-empting any potential issues and ensuring everything meets the EDB’s requirements before submission. We also time the application carefully around your planned arrival date in Mauritius, so the 90-day travel window works in your favour and your application stays valid throughout the process. We also verify the documents of your dependents.

Approval in principle

Processing typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. Once successful, the EDB will issue an approval in principle. We keep you updated throughout this period and handle any follow-up queries from the EDB on your behalf.

Travel to Mauritius within 90 days

Once you receive approval in principle, you must travel to Mauritius within 90 days. We help you plan your travel and arrival, and can assist with accommodation arrangements for your visit.

Upload documents to the EBD

Before your in-person appointment, updated documents including a recent medical report, bank statements, and visa stamp must be uploaded to the EDB portal. We manage this step for you, including arranging for a medical appointment and make sure everything is in order before your appointment.

Attend your EBD appointment

We accompany you to your in-person appointment at the EDB office where your original documents are verified. Once completed, your 10-year retirement permit is issued. We also assist with your dependents’ application at the EDB.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure that the information given is accurate, the information on this site does not contain legal, tax or any other professional advice. We accept no responsibility or liability due to any information or representation, whether accurate or not, relied upon in the contents. It is an information guide to provide the reader with a useful general, but basic understanding of the different considerations. You must seek local legal, tax or other professional advice before relying on the contents of this site.

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