Mauritius Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit

Key requirements

We use a conservative monthly transfer figure for planning because published amounts have changed before. Always match current rupee or USD guidance.

• Income we use for estimates~$1,500 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesPension, Passive income
• Remote work allowedNo
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)Often weeks to a few months (documentation and banking setup)

Renewals depend on continued transfers and valid cover. Start bank certification early because it often takes longer than filling forms.

1. 1

   Check age and income type

   Confirm you meet the retiree age threshold and your income is pension or annuity style, not active salary dressed up as passive income.

2. 2

   Gather pension or annuity proof

   Get official letters, payment schedules, and tax forms showing lawful, recurring offshore retirement payments.

3. 3

   Open a Mauritian bank account

   Use a bank that issues immigration-grade transfer certificates and understand minimum deposit and how often you must certify transfers.

4. 4

   Buy compliant medical insurance

   Choose a policy that meets published benefit minimums and continuity rules for the permit term.

5. 5

   Secure lease or ownership papers

   Prepare a long enough lease or title bundle to satisfy address checks similar to other long-stay permits.

6. 6

   Complete medical certificate if required

   Use a clinic familiar with immigration medical formats if a health check is mandatory.

7. 7

   Submit through official channel

   File the complete pack (income, bank, insurance, housing, police clearance) with EDB or Passport and Immigration per current routing.

8. 8

   Enter and follow permit rules

   Travel on approved validity, keep copies of stamps and letters, and avoid activities outside your permit scope.

9. 9

   Prepare first renewal file

   Before expiry, refresh bank certifications, insurance certificates, and lease continuity to avoid gaps in status.

10. 10

    Plan tax separately from immigration

    Work with a tax adviser on Mauritius versus home-country tax exposure. Immigration approval does not replace tax planning.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Mauritius retiree permit rules, thresholds, and banking practice can change. Verify with EDB and official government portals before you apply.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-06-15

Citizenship & nationality

Retired Non-Citizen permits target retirees with predictable offshore pensions or annuities who meet published age limits. Premium Visa and Occupation Permit solve different goals. Do not assume one qualifies you for the other.

• •Income is usually tested as a monthly transfer into a Mauritian bank account in your name, with bank letters immigration accepts on a set schedule.
• •Medical insurance must meet published minimum benefits. Local and international policies both work, but read exclusions carefully.
• •Housing is usually shown with a lease or ownership papers that match address checks used on other long-stay permits.
• •Renewal and maximum stay depend on continuing to meet money and health rules. Long-term tax residence is a separate topic for an adviser.

Use Economic Development Board and Government of Mauritius residence portals for the active Retired Non-Citizen checklist, age limit, and income figures before you move large sums.

Best for

• •Passive or stable recurring income from pensions, rent, or dividends
• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Yes
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Long-stay renewals can strengthen your residence position over time. Citizenship is not automatic and follows separate nationality law.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Medium because of bank certification steps, insurance compliance, and keeping transfer proof clean across renewals.