Investor Occupation Permit in Mauritius in 2026
The Investor Occupation Permit is part of Mauritius's combined work-and-residence framework for non-citizens carrying on investment activity in Mauritius.
Current 2026 entry benchmark
The Economic Development Board's August 2026 update states that a new Investor Occupation Permit applicant requires a minimum initial investment of USD 100,000. The same update publishes MUR 5 million annual turnover from year 3 and MUR 8 million from year 5 for renewal.
Important distinction
The permit is not created simply by incorporating a Mauritian company. Immigration and EDB criteria, company registration, sector licensing, tax and employment obligations are separate layers.
Mauritius also maintains an innovative-start-up pathway within the investor framework. Its evidence and performance conditions should be checked separately from the ordinary investor route.
Related: Mauritius immigration hub, Permanent Residence Permit, methodology, and the legal disclaimer.
Official and supporting sources
- Economic Development Board — August 2026 Occupation Permit updatesgovernment · accessed 2026-09-29
- Passport & Immigration Office — Occupation Permitgovernment · accessed 2026-09-29
- Economic Development Board Act 2025legislation · accessed 2026-09-29