How to find a job in Mauritius as a foreigner?

Mauritius is known to have a lot of opportunities for foreign workers looking for a job whether you are an investor, a professional or self-employed. Learn more on the different type of permits, how to apply for work visas allowing you to get a job and live in Mauritius as a foreigner and where to find jobs related to your expertise.

What are the permits allowing non-residents to work in Mauritius?

Foreigners can work and live in Mauritius through various permits namely the Occupation and Residence Permit, Permanent Residence Permit and Young Professional Occupation Permit

Occupational and Residence Permit

It is both a work and residence permit that allows foreigners to work and live in Mauritius. The self-employed and investor’s occupational permit is issued for a maximum period of ten years and is renewable. While for professionals, the permit shall be issued for a maximum period of three years or, depending on the duration of the contract of employment, and is renewable. Dependents of occupational permit holders may also apply for residence permits for the same duration as the main holder.

Permanent Residence Permit

This permit allows foreigners to work and live in Mauritius for a period of 20 years and is renewable for another 20 years depending. To be eligible for a Permanent Residence Permit, you need to:

1. Investor: 

• Holder of an occupational permit for at least 3 years
• Have a minimum annual gross income of at least 15 million Mauritian Rupees for 3 succeeding years prior to the application for permanent residence

2. Professional: 

• Holder of an occupational permit for at least 3 years
• Have a basic monthly salary of at least 150,000 Mauritian Rupees for 3 succeeding years prior to the application.

 3. Self-Employed: 

• Holder of an occupational permit for at least 3 years
• Have an annual business income of at least 3 million Mauritian Rupees for the 3 succeeding years prior to the application.

Young Professional Occupation Permit

This permit is available to foreign students who studied in any tertiary institution in Mauritius. It is valid for a maximum period of 3 years, depending on the duration of the contract of employment. The foreign student needs to meet the following criteria to be eligible for a Young professional occupation permit:

• Undergraduate degree completion in any tertiary institution in Mauritius, recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
• International recognized professional certification completion similar to at least an undergraduate degree in a registered institution in Mauritius.
• The permit application must be submitted within 6 months after the date of publication of the results.
• Field of study:

1. AI
2. Architecture and Design
3. Biotechnology
4. Communication and Media
5. Engineering
6. Fintech
7. Financial Services
8. Information Technology
9. Logistics and Supply Chain
10. RoboticsFinding a job in Mauritius as a foreigner
11. Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

How to apply for permits in Mauritius?

For more info and to apply for an occupation and residence permit, visit the National E-licensing System at https://business.edbmauritius.org

For the young professional occupation permit, the employer must submit the application of the concerned individual by email at op@edbmauritius.com.

Work Visas to get a job in Mauritius as a foreigner

Since 2020, Mauritius has introduced a new travel visa, the Premium Visa, to any foreigner who wishes to stay in Mauritius as a professional along with his/her family to carry out business or work remotely from Mauritius. The visa is valid for one year and is renewable.

To be eligible for a Premium Visa, foreigners need to show proof of their long stay plans and have enough travel and health insurance for the period of stay and abide by the following:

• Non-citizens cannot enter the Mauritius Labour market;
• Place of business and source of income and profits should be on an international level
• Provide evidence to support the application such as reasons for visiting, accommodation etc
• Meet the immigration requirements.

For more info and to apply for a premium visa, visit https://business.edbmauritius.org

Find a job in Mauritius as a foreigner

At Proactive, we aim to accelerate the development & employment opportunities for both Mauritian and non-citizens talents to make them future-proof. As the leading recruitment agency, we streamline your job search and ensure you find employment opportunities to push your career forward. 

Visit our job portal www.careers.proactive.mu to find available vacancies in the Finance, Auditing, Marketing, Engineering, IT and construction industry.

Written by Karishma Pattoo, Content Specialist at Proactive Talent