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Retire to Mauritius on a Retired Non-Citizen residence permit — for applicants aged 50 and over, valid for up to 10 years and renewable.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
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What you getالمزايا
Residence permit for retirees aged 50 and over, valid for up to 10 years and renewable.
Dependents included: spouse, children up to 24, and dependent parents.
Tax-efficient environment for retirees and pensioners.
Safe, multicultural society with a tropical climate.
Access to quality healthcare, banking, and leisure facilities.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Retired Residence Permit application fee
Upon submission · Non-refundable; applies to every Retired Residence Permit application from 1 December 2025.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Age 50 or over for the main applicant.
Transfer retirement or pension income from abroad to a bank in Mauritius as the permit requires; XIPHIAS confirms the current transfer requirement with the EDB for your file.
Clean criminal records for all adult applicants.
Provide proof of legal source of funds and pension documentation.
Who cannot apply
Applicants under 50 years of age.
Failure to maintain the required fund transfers.
Criminal convictions or non-compliance with immigration rules.
The processكيف نعمل
Preliminary Eligibility Check
Verify age, income, and basic eligibility before transferring retirement/pension funds.
Open Mauritius Bank Account
Set up a bank account with a recognized Mauritius bank to receive your pension/retirement funds.
Transfer Retirement/Pension Funds
Transfer your retirement income from abroad as the permit requires, following banking regulations.
Submit Residency Application
Provide all required documents, including proof of fund transfer, to the Mauritius authorities.
Document Verification & Approval
Authorities review submitted documents and verify compliance with program rules.
Residence Permit Issuance
Receive your residence permit, valid for up to 10 years and renewable.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
Certified copies; notarized translations if not in English/French.
- ✦Valid passport (all applicants)
- ✦Birth certificates & marriage certificate (if applicable)
Financial & Pension
Funds must originate from abroad.
- ✦Bank statements and pension/annuity statements
- ✦Source-of-funds/wealth evidence
- ✦SWIFT confirmation of inbound transfer to a Mauritius-recognized bank
Compliance & Health
Required for main applicant and adult dependents.
- ✦Police/morality certificate (≤6 months old)
- ✦Medical certificate & health insurance
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Occupation Permit criteria (current EDB publication): Investor USD 100,000 initial with MUR 5m turnover from year 3 and MUR 8m from year 5; Professional standardised at MUR 50,000 a month; Self-employed MUR 2m from year 3 and MUR 3m from year 5. These supersede the older USD 50,000 / MUR 30,000 / USD 35,000 figures.
These are the Economic Development Board’s current published criteria. The 2025 Act does not amend the Immigration Act and the 2026 amending instrument is still a Bill, so XIPHIAS confirms the criteria in force for each file rather than treating them as law from a particular date.
Property above USD 375,000 under the IRS, RES, PDS or Smart City schemes gives a residence permit valid while you hold the property. The separate USD 500,000 non-citizen property route does not give a residence permit, occupation permit or permanent residence — the EDB guideline says so in terms.
From 13 December 2024, 85% of a qualifying property price must be paid in Mauritian rupees. Local bank financing carries a USD 750,000 threshold.
The Passport and Immigration Office and the EDB publish different permanent residence criteria. XIPHIAS confirms the operative criteria with the EDB in writing for each file.
A new Golden Visa at an aggregate USD 1 million in priority sectors, and an AI City Scheme, appear in the 2026 Bill. Neither is confirmed in force.
A USD 50 non-refundable application fee applies to Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications from 1 December 2025.
Compliance
Occupation Permit durations: Investor and Self-employed up to 10 years, renewable; Professional up to 3 years or the length of the contract.
Property routes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): a residential property above USD 375,000, with spouse and children under 24 included, valid as long as the property is held. Ground-plus-two apartments have a MUR 6m minimum but confer no residence.
Premium Visa: more than six months up to one year, renewable. USD 1,500 a month per adult and USD 500 a month per dependent child, with insurance, accommodation and three months’ statements. Holders must not enter the Mauritian labour market. Open to 114 pre-approved countries.
Retired Non-Citizen permit: age 50 and over, maximum 10 years, renewable.
Permanent residence permits run for 20 years, renewable; the qualifying criteria are confirmed with the EDB for each file.
Citizenship: 12 months’ continuous residence plus 5 of the preceding 7 years; the Minister may accept 2 years’ continuous residence where at least USD 500,000 is invested in Mauritius. Section 9(4) makes renunciation of any other citizenship mandatory.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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The Retired Non-Citizen permit requires regular transfers of retirement income from abroad to a bank in Mauritius. XIPHIAS confirms the current amount with the EDB before you apply.
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