Occupation Permit – Professional
Occupation Permit – Professional is a residence route in Mauritius (Arbeid). Job offer with basic salary ≥MUR 50,000/month in all sectors (ProPass/Expert Pass merged Aug 2026); valid for contract term, max 10 yrs. Young Professional OP for recent graduates; lower-paid jobs need Work Permit (Ministry of Labour). PRP after 5 yrs at ≥MUR 400,000/month. Fee USD 1,000 + USD 50.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 10'400. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Arbeid |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 840 |
| Inntekt / år | CHF 10'400 |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | 0 |
| PO | 5 |
| Statsborgerskap | 7 |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | all |
| Skatt | Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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