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Mauritius Residence Permit Linked to Ordinary Work Permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a non-citizen employed under an ordinary Mauritius work permit rather than an occupation permit.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependants Need Separate Work AuthorisationA dependant who intends to work needs a work permit or other work-authorising status.
  • Employer Sponsorship RequiredThe employer provides the support letter and work-permit application evidence.
  • Job offerThe route requires employment by a Mauritius employer.
  • Residence Permit RequiredThe non-citizen requires residence status alongside the work permit.
  • Work Permit RequiredThe residence application must be supported by the ordinary work-permit process.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Passport and Immigration Office requires proof of the work-permit application and states that a tourist or business visitor may not take employment.
  • Family members coveredEligible dependants under age 24 may apply for linked residence.
  • Official source basisThe Passport and Immigration Office requires proof of the work-permit application and states that a tourist or business visitor may not take employment.
  • Report summaryThe Passport and Immigration Office requires proof of the work-permit application and states that a tourist or business visitor may not take employment.
  • Tourist Or Business Status Conversion AllowedA person admitted as a tourist or business visitor may not take employment.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredEligible dependants under age 24 may apply for linked residence.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Employer Annual Charge AppliesThe service page records the employer annual charge introduced under the Finance Act 2025.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Mauritius?
The official source states: For a non-citizen employed under an ordinary Mauritius work permit rather than an occupation permit.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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.

See the 0 open points

Validity 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 passport.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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