{"id":33368,"date":"2022-09-26T13:20:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T09:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.villa-vie.com\/?p=33368"},"modified":"2022-11-03T08:49:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T04:49:46","slug":"the-different-types-of-residence-permit-to-live-work-invest-and-retire-in-mauritius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-vie.com\/en\/2022\/09\/the-different-types-of-residence-permit-to-live-work-invest-and-retire-in-mauritius\/","title":{"rendered":"The different types of residence permit to live, work, invest and retire in Mauritius"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mauritius <\/a>is a well-known destination for a great number of expatriates, especially French expats, thanks to its numerous natural assets. Over the years, the island has attracted an increasing number of tourists, but also non-citizens willing to live in<\/a> <\/a>Mauritius<\/a> as workers, investors or retirees. Different types of visas and residence permits have been available to them by the Mauritian authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Visas and residence permits<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Foreigners arriving in Mauritius should hold the appropriate visa which clearly indicates the reason for their visits. Non-citizens wishing to work and live in Mauritius<\/a> should request a business visa valid for a maximum of 120 days during a civil year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists and non-citizens applying for an occupation permit as foreign retirees or dependent, are eligible for a tourist visa valid for a maximum of 180 days during a civil year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mauritian Occupation Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Occupation Permit (OP)<\/a> is a mix of work permit and residence permit, granted to a non-citizen to work and live in Mauritius as investors, professionals or self-employed.
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Young Professional Occupation Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Foreign students having completed at least an undergraduate degree in a tertiary education institution in Mauritius are eligible for a Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP). The YPOP is valid for a maximum period of 3 years depending on the duration of the contract of employment. In the case where an employer still requires the service of the foreign employee after the 3 years, the employer may apply for an Occupation Permit as Professional on behalf of the employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Permanent Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed for non-citizens seeking to work and live in Mauritius, the Mauritian Permanent Residence Permit <\/a>is a 10-year residency, open to foreign investors, retirees, professionals, self-employed entrepreneurs, and their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n