Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit

Requirements

The criteria for applying for a Residence Permit as a Retired Non-Citizen is as follows:

1. A Retired Non-Citizen is defined as a person who is not a citizen of Mauritius and aged 50 years or above.
2. A Retired Non-Citizen should make an initial transfer of at least $1,500 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency at the time of issuance of the OP to his/her local bank account in Mauritius.
3. Thereafter, the Retired Non-Citizen should transfer at least $1,500 monthly or the aggregate of at least $18,000 per year or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency during the 10 years’ validity of the residence permit.

Benefits

• Successful applicant can become a tax resident of Mauritius if (s)he spends at least 183 days in the country per year.
• The applicant can rent and live in any property on the island.
• The applicant can purchase pre-approved properties (properties open to be purchased by foreigners)

Restrictions

• The applicant cannot work.

Renewal

At the end of each year, the Retired Non-Citizen should submit to the Economic Development Board, the evidence of transfer of funds into his/her local bank account.

Path to 20 years Residence Permit (RP)

A holder of an Retired Residence Permit is eligible to apply for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit provided the applicant holds an RP as a Retired Non-Citizen for at least 3 years with transfer of at least $54,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency during the period of 3 years preceding the application.

Residency for dependents

The Dependents of an Occupation Permit holders are eligible to apply for a residence permit. Dependents are defined as spouse (including Common Law Partner of the opposite sex) and children, including step-children or lawfully adopted children, under 24 years of age.

Household import

Individual who is not a citizen of Mauritius and is coming to work in Mauritius (Occupation permit/work permit) is eligible to an exemption from any duty and taxes on Household and Personal Effects.

Household and Personal Effects include items such as: furniture, picture, bedding, linen, cutlery, crockery, silver and plated ware, sewing machine, radio set, television set, musical instrument, refrigerator, cooking stove, heater, perambulator and similar articles for domestic use.

The household and personal effects should have been purchased abroad and should not be intended for sale or transfer, and should be imported within 6 months of the arrival of the passenger.

Pet import

Anyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog, cat, bird etc…) should apply and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Division of Veterinary Services, three to six months prior to departure, depending on their residential country.

Pet will be quarantined for 5 to 30 days depending on origin.

Breeds not allowed into Mauritius:

• American Pit Bull Terrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Staffordshire Terrier
• Blue Nose Pit Bull
• Red Nose Pit Bull
• Japanese Tosa
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brasileiro
• Boerboel