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Mauritius Dependent Residence Permit - Occupation Permit or Retired Holder

9 facts quoted from the official source

For an eligible dependent of an occupation-permit holder or retired non-citizen residence-permit holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependency RequiredThe applicant must qualify as a dependant under the statutory definition.
  • Qualifying Principal Status RequiredThe principal must hold a valid occupation permit or retired non-citizen residence permit.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredFamily and dependency evidence must establish the link to the principal holder.
  • Separate Work Authorisation RequiredA dependant wishing to work must obtain an appropriate work-authorising permit.via passport.govmu.org
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Immigration Act includes dependants of occupation-permit and retired residence-permit holders among residence-permit categories.
  • Official source basisThe Immigration Act includes dependants of occupation-permit and retired residence-permit holders among residence-permit categories.
  • Report summaryThe Immigration Act includes dependants of occupation-permit and retired residence-permit holders among residence-permit categories.
  • Work Authorisation AutomaticDependent residence does not automatically authorise employment.via passport.govmu.org
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity Tied To PrincipalThe dependant's residence cannot exceed the principal holder's permit.via migration.govmu.org
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Mauritius?
The official source states: For an eligible dependent of an occupation-permit holder or retired non-citizen residence-permit holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official lawsofmauritius.govmu.org page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source lawsofmauritius.govmu.orgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Mauritius government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Mauritius

2 other family routes to Mauritius.

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