Mauritius retirement visa.

Income needed

USD 2,000 a monthYou must send at least USD 2,000 a month, or USD 24,000 a year, to a bank in Mauritius. The first USD 2,000 must arrive within 60 days of getting the permit.

Plus savings

USD 24,000A bank statement from your home country or country of residence showing at least USD 24,000.

Minimum age

50 or olderYou must be 50 or older.

First permit

10 yearsThe permit lasts up to 10 years.

Renewal

Yes, for another 10 years.

Health insurance

Not publishedThe official guidelines ask for a medical certificate but do not mention health insurance.

Work

Not allowedYou may not take paid work, but you may invest in a business if you are not employed by it. To work in certain sectors you must get a work permit or an Occupation Permit.

Minimum stay

Not publishedThe official guidelines do not give a minimum stay.

Permanent residence

After 5 yearsOn this permit, you can apply for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit if you sent at least USD 200,000 to Mauritius over those 5 years.

Cost

USD 1,000For the 10-year permit, paid after approval in principle. There is also a USD 50 application fee that is not refunded. Each dependant's permit costs USD 400.

Where to apply

Online on the National E-Licensing System of the Economic Development Board (EDB). After approval in principle you go to an appointment in Mauritius to collect the permit.

Family

A spouse, parents and unmarried children who do not work can get residence permits for the same length of time as you.

• You must also tell the authorities about any other homes or tax residences you have, and this is shared with the tax authority.
• You become tax resident in Mauritius if you stay 183 days or more in a year. Foreign income of a resident can then be taxed, and for pensions this depends on tax treaties.

Checked 11 Oct 2026