Permanent Residence Permit
PRP
A 20-year permit to live and, except for retirees, work in Mauritius without a separate work or occupation permit. Open to long-term Occupation Permit holders (investors, professionals, self-employed) and Retired Non-Citizen permit holders who meet income or transfer thresholds, plus qualifying USD 375,000 investors and members of the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme. Spouses, common-law partners and dependent children can be included. Applications go to the Residence Permit Section of the Prime Minister's Office.
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
Non-citizens who have held a Mauritius Occupation Permit or Retired Non-Citizen residence permit for several years and met the income, turnover or transfer thresholds, and their families.
Eligibility
InvestorOccupation Permit investors
- At leastMUR 15 million
- for the preceding 5 years or aggregate turnover of MUR 75 million over any consecutive 5-y
- MUR 75 million
- over any consecutive 5-year period before applying
Held an Occupation Permit as Investor for at least 5 years immediately before applying, with annual turnover of at least MUR 15 million for the preceding 5 years or aggregate turnover of MUR 75 million over any consecutive 5-year period before applying (current residency.mu page).
ProfessionalOccupation Permit professionals
- At leastMUR 400,000
- for 5 consecutive years before applying
Held an Occupation Permit as Professional or a valid work permit for at least 5 years, with a basic monthly salary of at least MUR 400,000 for 5 consecutive years before applying; apply within 6 months of meeting the criteria (current residency.mu page).
Self-employedOccupation Permit self-employed
- At leastMUR 3 million
- for 5 consecutive years or aggregate turnover of MUR 15 million over a consecutive 5-year
- MUR 15 million
- over a consecutive 5-year period
Held an Occupation Permit as Self-Employed for at least 5 years, with annual business income of at least MUR 3 million for 5 consecutive years or aggregate turnover of MUR 15 million over a consecutive 5-year period; apply within 6 months of meeting the criteria.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementRetired non-citizen
- Document checklist'Application for Permanent Residence Permit' form
- FeesApplication fee
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