Permanent Residence Permit - Professional

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What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

A permanent residence permit, issued to a non-citizen who satisfies the criteria in Part IV of the First Schedule to the Economic Development Board Act 2017.

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https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=SW1taWdyYXRpb24gQWN0IDIwMjI%3D&doctype=act
(1) A non-citizen may be issued with a permanent residence permit where he – Signed by: Attorney-General's Office Location: Port-Louis, Mauritius Contact Info: (230) 203-4740 15 Date:22/09/2026 13:27:32 (a) (i) satisfies the criteria specified in Part IV of the First Schedule of the Economic Development Board Act 2017;

What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

At least 5 years. The official source does not state when the period begins.

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Limits of the record

When the period begins is not stated.

https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=RWNvbm9taWMgRGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQgQm9hcmQgQWN0IDIwMTc%3D&doctype=act
Holder, for at least 5 years, of

Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

Time spent as holder of an occupation permit as professional, or of a valid work permit issued under the Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act, counts. The official source does not state whether other residence types count fully, partially or not at all.

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Limits of the record

Whether other permits count fully or partially is not stated.

https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=RWNvbm9taWMgRGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQgQm9hcmQgQWN0IDIwMTc%3D&doctype=act
(a) an occupation permit as professional; or (b) a valid work permit issued under the Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act

What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

Answer not available

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

Besides the qualifying period, a monthly basic salary of at least 400,000 rupees for a consecutive period of 5 years immediately preceding the application. Application is made to the Minister; the permit is issued on payment of the prescribed fee and on conditions, and is valid for 20 years from issue. The official source does not state renewal, retention or loss rules.

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Limits of the record

Renewal after the validity period and specific retention/loss rules are not stated beyond the general grounds in ss.18-19.
The PIO Occupation Permit page still shows older criteria (3 years; MUR 150,000 monthly salary), superseded by the EDB Act as amended w.e.f. 13 August 2026.

https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=RWNvbm9taWMgRGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQgQm9hcmQgQWN0IDIwMTc%3D&doctype=act
(2) Monthly basic salary of at least 400,000 rupees for a consecutive period of 5 years immediately preceding the application
https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=SW1taWdyYXRpb24gQWN0IDIwMjI%3D&doctype=act
(3) (a) An application for a permanent residence permit shall be made to the Minister in such form and manner as the Minister may determine. (b) Where, on an application made under paragraph (a), the Minister is satisfied that the non-citizen meets the requirements of this Act, the Minister may, on payment of the prescribed fee, issue the non-citizen with a permanent residence permit on such conditions as he may impose.
https://lawsofmauritius.govmu.org/portal/viewlegislationdocument/web/?docnumber=&doctitle=SW1taWdyYXRpb24gQWN0IDIwMjI%3D&doctype=act
(4) A permanent residence permit issued pursuant to subsection (1)(a) shall be valid for a period of 20 years as from the date of issue of the permit.

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Permanent Residence Permit - Professional

What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

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