Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit
Mauritius
Last updated: December 26, 2025
10 years (renewable)
$220
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you retire in Mauritius. If you're 50+ with steady income, you can live there for 10 years without working. You'll enjoy a tropical island lifestyle with tax benefits and low living costs. This visa is special because anyone from any country can apply—there are no nationality restrictions. It costs less than many other retirement programs worldwide.
Key Benefits
- Live 10 years in Mauritius, renewable forever
- Bring spouse and children under 24 years old
- No income tax on money you don't bring into Mauritius
- Buy property and rent it for income
- Invest in businesses without employment
- Travel freely in and out whenever you want
- After 3-5 years: apply for permanent residency
- After 7 years: become a Mauritius citizen
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 50 years old or older
- Must have $2,000/month income OR $24,000/year OR $24,000 in savings
- No serious criminal record
- No infectious diseases (TB, HIV, Hepatitis B)
- Must be retired (not currently employed)
- Must spend at least 180 days per year in Mauritius
- Healthy enough to pass medical tests
- Valid passport required
Financial Requirement
Minimum $2,000/month income OR $24,000/year OR $24,000 in savings. You must transfer $2,000 to a Mauritius bank account every month (or $24,000 per year) for all 10 years.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 6+ more months
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Passport photos4 recent photos
- Police recordProving no serious crimes covering last 10 years
- Bank statementsShowing $24,000 or more
- Pension letterIf applicable
- Income proofFrom investments or business
- Medical examFrom Mauritius doctor
- HIV testRequired in Mauritius
- Hepatitis B testRequired in Mauritius
- Chest X-rayRequired in Mauritius
- Marriage certificateFor spouse dependents only
- Birth certificatesFor children dependents only
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.