Mauritius Occupation Permit

Date Shared:

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 17:00

Countries and areas:

Mauritius

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Pathways for Regular Migration, Skilled Migration, Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning, Local Development, Legal Frameworks on Migration, Labor Mobility

Summary:

The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit which allows foreign nationals to work and reside in Mauritius under the following 3 specific categories(Investor, Professional & Self-Employed).

With this facility, if private sector needs are not met, the Government can issue Occupation Permits allowing a company to meet their needs abroad. This facility also covers foreign investors.

Link:

https://www.edbmauritius.org/work-and-live-in-mauritius/occupation-permi...(OP)%20is,Professional%20%26%20Self%2DEmployed).

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 4, Mar. 12th, 2014