Dependent Residence Permit
Mauritius
Last updated: December 26, 2025
10 years
$400
2-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your family members (spouse, children, parents) live with you in Mauritius if you already have a residence or work permit there. Your family members don't need their own job or money—you support them. It's a way to keep your family together while you live in Mauritius. Your family members can stay as long as you do. When your permit ends, theirs ends too. This is a family visa, not a work visa—they can't work unless they get a separate work permit.
Key Benefits
- Family can live together legally
- Children can attend local and international schools
- Travel freely in and out of Mauritius
- Can buy property or own a home
- Can invest in businesses (but cannot work)
- Access to private healthcare
- Path to Mauritian citizenship after 5+ years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Spouse, children (under 24, unmarried), or parents of visa sponsor
- Sponsor must have valid Mauritius work or residence permit
- No serious criminal record (not imprisoned 6+ months)
- Must pass medical examination (no serious infectious disease)
- Dependent children must be wholly dependent on sponsor
- Must have valid family relationship documentation
Financial Requirement
No specific minimum amount. You must sign a statement promising to support them financially. No minimum balance or salary threshold required.
Documents
- Application FormStandard government form for entry to Mauritius
- PassportValid for at least 6 months
- Family Relationship ProofBirth certificate, marriage certificate, or adoption papers
- Medical Exam ResultsLess than 6 months old: HIV test, Hepatitis B test, chest X-ray, blood tests
- Passport PhotosFour color photos, passport-sized
- Tourist VisaIf required by your nationality (10 countries require this)
- Financial ProofBank statements or employment letter showing you can support dependents
- Signed UndertakingWritten promise that you will pay for their upkeep and support
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.