If I am eligible for permanent residence, will my family be eligible?

The spouse and children under 18 of a Permanent Residence holder are eligible for permanent residence. An unmarried spouse will not obtain permanent residence, but will obtain a residence permit renewable every six months.

I understand that a permanent residence is for 10 years. What happens after 10 years?

After 10 years, you may apply for another 10-year permanent residence.

If I obtain permanent residence, do I need to continue satisfying the criteria for Occupation Permit or Residence Permit?

Yes, you should continue to satisfy the criteria. For example, if you are a professional, you should continue to earn a salary of at least Rs 150,000 per month. As an investor, you should continue to generate over Rs 3 million turnover per year. As a self employed, you should continue to derive an annual income exceeding Rs 600,000. As a retired non-citizen, you should continue to bring a minimum of 40,000 USD per year to Mauritius.

How does the Board of Investment check whether permit holders are respecting the criteria and conditions of the permit?

All professionals, self-employed or investors have to file an annual tax return with the Mauritius Revenue Authority. All employers have to register their employees with the tax office. We are therefore able to check whether your annual returns are in line with our criteria with regards to income/turnover. We may also ask you to provide information in the form of audited company accounts, pay slips, etc. The Tracking Team of the Passport and Immigration Office, on its side, is very active in field monitoring. The Team may check with employers whether the professionals employed under an Occupation Permit are working as per the conditions specified. Retired non-citizens on the other hand, will be requested to produce a certificate from their bank to show the amount of funds transferred to Mauritius annually.