Professional Occupation Permit in Mauritius in 2026
The Professional Occupation Permit is an employer-linked combined work-and-residence permission for qualifying non-citizen professionals employed in Mauritius.
Current salary threshold
The Economic Development Board's August 2026 update harmonises the minimum basic monthly salary at MUR 50,000 across sectors.
A qualifying salary does not itself create immigration status. The employment relationship, employer-side application requirements and immigration approval remain necessary.
Work-permit route is separate
Mauritius also has employment cases using a Work Permit plus a Residence Permit for Employment rather than a Professional Occupation Permit. The correct route depends on the job and applicable permit framework.
Related: Work Permit + Employment Residence, Mauritius hub, and 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