Mauritius•AfricaFamily Occupation Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
50 USD
Stay Duration
10 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work and residence permit for family units. Allows applicant, spouse, dependent children, parents, and domestic staff to work and reside together. Valid for 10 years.
The Family Occupation Permit is a unique program allowing entire family units to establish business operations in Mauritius with combined work and residence authorization. This is ideal for family businesses where multiple family members actively participate in the enterprise.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
250,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passports
For all family members, minimum 6 months validity
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificates, birth certificates for children
Business plan
Detailed family business proposal and structure
Police clearance
For principal applicant from home country
Financial statements
Personal or business financial capacity proof
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Advantages
- Entire family can work together
- 10-year validity
- Includes spouse, children, parents, and staff
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Renewable options
- Flexible business structure
Considerations
- Requires family business structure
- All members must be documented
- Business income requirements for renewal
- Complex application process
- USD 50 application fee
Application Process
Determine business activity
Identify family business or professional activity in Mauritius
Prepare family documentation
Gather passports, relationship proofs, business plan, financial records
Apply to EDB
Submit Family Occupation Permit application
Business evaluation
EDB assesses family business structure and viability
Approval
Family Occupation Permit issued for 10 years
Application Forms
Family Occupation Permit Application
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