Are employers in Mauritius free to chose foreign
employees?
Regardless of whether it is a national or an international
investor, the employer must show that the skills required of the
expatriate are not available on the domestic labour market in order
for a foreign employee to be eligible for employment in
Mauritius.
Do foreign employees require work permits and/or
residence permits?
Non-citizens of Mauritius may opt to apply for a Work or an
Occupation Permit to work and live in Mauritius.
A work permit is required for foreign employees with a
prospected basic salary of less than MUR 30,000. It is the future
employer who has to apply for the required work permit.
An Occupation Permit ("OP"), which is a combined work
and residence permit, is required for professionals with a
prospected basic salary of MUR 60,000, or MUR 45,000 for
professionals in the Information and Communication Technology
("ICT") Sector.
