Retiring in Mauritius: the visa situation
As of our last check, Mauritius offers a dedicated retirement route: the Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit.
The income requirement is in the middle of the range we see for retirement visas. Applicant aged 50+ must show a guaranteed minimum income of USD 2,000 per month, or transfer at least USD 24,000 per year into a Mauritian bank account.
Residence permit is valid for 10 years and renewable; the qualifying funds must be transferred into a Mauritian bank account, with the income proven via certified bank statements.
Verified against passport.govmu.org, last checked 2026-07-03.
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Applicant aged 50+ must show a guaranteed minimum income of USD 2,000 per month, or transfer at least USD 24,000 per year into a Mauritian bank account.
Residence permit is valid for 10 years and renewable; the qualifying funds must be transferred into a Mauritian bank account, with the income proven via certified bank statements.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Mauritius scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 79/100, ranked 5 of 40 countries on the default weights.