Retired Non-Citizen +50 years

1. a minimum amount of USD 18,000; or
2. a guaranteed minimum income of USD 1,500 per month.

You can start the application process online without having to travel to Mauritius. The National Electronic Licensing System is a dedicated online platform that caters for the whole process: from submission of application until issue of the approval in principle letter.

For security and identification purposes, you will be required to register prior to the use of the online platform, accessible on the following link https://business.edbmauritius.org/.

As a foreign national, you may acquire a residential property developed under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS) or Smart City Scheme (SCS). The foreign national is also allowed to acquire an apartment located in a building of at least ground plus two floors.
In addition, a non-citizen who has a residence permit under IRS/RES/PDS is exempted from the requirement to hold an Occupation or Work Permit to invest and work in Mauritius.

Immigration policies in Mauritius strongly promote family reunion/reunification. Dependents of Occupation Permit holders and/or Retired non-citizens are eligible to apply for a residence permit, allowing them to live in Mauritius for the same duration as the main holder.

Dependents are referred to as spouse (including Common Law Partner of the opposite sex), parents and children (including stepchildren or lawfully adopted children) who are unmarried and not engage in any gainful activity.

Application for a Residence Permit as dependent is made to and determined by the Passport and Immigration Office.

Foreign income means income derived from outside Mauritius. It shall include emoluments, directors’ fees, annuity, and pension in respect of past services, business income, rental income, investment income and interest income. The foreign income is taxable in the hand of the resident.

When a person stays a period of 183 days or more: or for an aggregate period of 270 days or more in the 2 preceding income years.

This will depend on the pension provisions of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, and whether income is remitted to Mauritius.

1. Birth Certificate – original (either in English or French) If not, a certified/sworn translated copy by a competent authority should be submitted.
2. Passport – Biodata page
3. Certificate of Character /Police Clearance covering the last ten years – less than six months old
4. 1 recent colour passport size digital photograph – dimensions 3.5cm (413 pixels) x 4.5cm (531 pixels) (less than six months old)
5. Signed undertaking – to be filled and signed by the applicant.
6. Copy of any other permit, if applicable– Occupation Permit/Work/Residence Permit

1. Bank statement (Evidence of funds available on the certified bank statement from the retired non-citizen’s country of origin or residence)
2. Marriage Certificate / Divorce Certificate– original (either in English or French) If not, a certified/sworn translated copy by a competent authority should be submitted.
3. Medical Certificate and reports – less than six months old
4. Last entry visa pages
5. Copy of any other permit, if applicable– Occupation Permit/Work/Residence Permit
6. Processing fee
7. Any other document as may be required.

1. Certificate of morality for the last 3 years in Mauritius – less than six months old
2. Passport – Biodata page
3. Bank statement (Evidence of transfer of funds from abroad to a local bank account)
4. 1 recent colour passport size digital photograph – dimensions 3.5cm (413 pixels) x 4.5cm (531 pixels) (less than six months old)
5. Copy of Residence Permit
6. Signed undertaking – to be filled and signed by the applicant

1. Processing fee
2. Any other document as may be required.