Working in Mauritius
Work permits for expatriate professionals (Occupation Permit), Employer of Record and residence permits for the family. DI-Africa (Mauritius) can employ your people on your behalf and files their application on the official platform.
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The right route for each profile
| Profile | Route |
|---|---|
| Professional employed in Mauritius, basic salary of at least MUR 50,000 a month | Professional Occupation Permit, up to 10 years depending on the contract, renewable. |
| Assignment of a few months | Short-term Occupation Permit, up to 9 months, extendable once by 3 months. |
| You have no entity in Mauritius | DI-Africa (Mauritius) employs the person (Employer of Record) and files the permit application. |
| Spouse, children, dependent parents | Dependant residence permit, for the same term as the employee's permit. |
| Remote work from Mauritius for a business based abroad | Premium Visa, from 6 months to 1 year, renewable and free of charge; it does not give access to the Mauritian labour market. |
| Retiree aged 50 and over | 10-year residence permit, with a transfer of at least USD 1,500 a month. |
An online application, filed by the employer
1. Approval in principle
- The employer, registered on the platform, files the application
- Employment contract, job description, degrees, CV, passport and photo
- Approval in principle issued
2. Permit issued
- Medical certificate and reports under 6 months old
- Marriage certificate where relevant, copies of previous visas and permits
- Payment of fees and permit issued; family files with the Passport and Immigration Office
Good to know — the approval in principle is not a visa. While the file is processed, the employee enters Mauritius on a business visa and the family on a tourist visa.
Official sources: residency.mu (Occupation Permit) · Premium Visa · EDB, August 2026.
From Mauritius, we manage the whole cycle
- Employment of your staff by DI-Africa (Mauritius), if you have no local entity
- Eligibility and contract check before filing
- Preparing and filing the online application, follow-up until issue
- Spouse and children's files
- Payroll, social declarations and renewal alerts
Frequently asked questions
What salary is needed for a work permit in Mauritius?
For a Professional Occupation Permit, a monthly basic salary of at least MUR 50,000, whatever the sector. Holders of a current permit issued under the former MUR 30,000 threshold get one renewal on that criterion.
Can we employ someone in Mauritius without a company there?
Yes. DI-Africa (Mauritius) becomes the legal employer (Employer of Record), files the permit application and runs payroll; you keep direction of the work. It is the typical case of a client sending two or three people for a few months.
Can the employee work while the file is processed?
No. They can enter on a business visa while the file is processed, but only start work once the permit is issued.
Can the family come along?
Yes. The spouse, unmarried children and dependent parents obtain a residence permit for the same term as the employee's permit.
How much does a permit cost?
Official fees depend on the category and term of the permit, plus a fee per dependant. Our quote itemises official fees and DI-Africa fees.
A project in Mauritius?
Tell us the role, duration and salary: we tell you the right permit and send an itemised quote.
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