Residence Permit as Dependent of an Occupation or Residence Permit holder
Dependants of Occupation Permit (OP) and Residence Permit (RP) holders can apply for a residence permit. Dependants are a spouse (including an opposite-sex common-law partner), parents, and unmarried dependent children up to 24, including stepchildren and adopted children. Applications are made online on the National E-Licensing System and decided by the Passport and Immigration Office. The permit costs USD 400 per dependant, lasts no longer than the main holder's permit, and does not allow work.
Life in Mauritius
Money
3
Currency
Mauritian Rupee
MUR
Mauritian Rupee
Cost of living
44
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
0% on first Rs 500,000, 10% on next Rs 500,000, 20% above; plus 15% Fair Share Contribution for net income above Rs 12m (income years to 30 June 2028).
Living
1
Happiness
#71 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Spouses, common-law partners, parents and unmarried children (up to 24) of foreign nationals holding a Mauritius Occupation Permit or Residence Permit.
Eligibility
Family relationship
Spouse (including a common-law partner of the opposite sex), parents, and dependent unmarried children not over 24, including stepchildren and lawfully adopted children.
Main holder
The sponsor holds an Occupation Permit or a Residence Permit.
Tourist visa at application
The dependant should hold a valid tourist visa when applying.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementNo work
- Document checklistSigned undertaking (Annex 3)
- FeesDependent permit fee
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Other routes to Mauritius
- Visit & tourismTourist visa and entry as a visitor
- StudyStudent Entry/Residence Permit
- Work permitsOccupation Permit - Professional
- Permanent residencePermanent Residence Permit
- Status in-countryResidence Permit for Retired Non-Citizens
- Investors & entrepreneursMauritius Premium Visa
Family in other countries
- MaldivesDependent Visa
- NigeriaDependant (Minor) visa (R2C) and dependant residence permit
- NetherlandsResidence permit to stay with a partner
- NorwayFamily immigration with a spouse, cohabitant or partner
- NepalNon-Tourist Marriage and Relationship Visa
- PakistanFamily visit visa for foreigners of Pakistani origin and their spouses/children
