Requirements for foreigners

1. Registration Certificates

For the following categories, it is an obligation to register and obtain a Registration Certificate from the Board of Investment:

	Non-Citizen investors, self-employed and professionals who intend to apply for an Occupation Permit;
	Retired Non-Citizens who intend to apply for a Residence Permit;
	Non-citizen investors who wish to acquire immovable property for business purposes;
	Companies who want to benefit from land conversion tax exemption on agricultural land for development;
	Companies manufacturing goods for exports wishing to benefit from special labour and employment provisions;
	Investors with a development project under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS);
	Investors intending to operate in a Freeport Zone.

Guidelines for registration with BOI can be obtained on the following webpage: http://www.boimauritius.com/Resources.aspx

2. Occupational Permit

Foreigners can benefit from an occupation permit, which allows them to reside and work in Mauritius.

There are 3 categories of foreigners eligible for an occupation permit:

	An investor carrying out an economic activity which generates an annual turnover exceeding MUR 3 million;
	A self-employed generating an annual income exceeding MUR 600,000;
	A professional employed under a contract of employment with a basic monthly salary should exceeding MUR 30,000.

Application form regarding Occupation Permit

If not qualified for an Occupation Permit, foreigners have to apply for a Work Permit and a Residence Permit with the Ministry of Labour and the Passport and Immigration Office respectively http://labour.gov.mu; http://passport.gov.mu

More information on doing business can be obtained from BOI:
http://www.boimauritius.com

Address:
Level 10, One Cathedral Square Building
16 Jules Koenig Street, Port Louis

Tel : +230 203 3800 ; Fax : +230 210 8560
Email: contact@investmauritius.com