WHAT IS MAURITIUS WORK VISA?
Persons wishing to seek work in Mauritius may only be permitted entry into Mauritius if they have a Residence Permit issued by the Immigration Passport Office and a Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Immigration. and training.
JOB SECTORS IN MAURITIUS
List of the booming sectors in Mauritius.
- Marketing & Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Commercial Bank
- Engineering and Construction.
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Education
BENEFITS OF MAURITIUS WORK VISA
The benefits of having a Mauritius work permit.
- Get Residence in Mauritius as long as you are working for the employer.
- You can sponsor your family.
- Legislate Employee Benefits.
- Affordable cost of living.
- High average salaries or attractive Salaries
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR WORK VISA.
- Applicant must be 18 years old
- The employer needed to have a current business license
- Your work profile needs to be aligned with the employer’s business.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR WORK VISA.
List of the documents required are
- A valid passport.
- Job offer from a Mauritius employer.
- Application form to enter Mauritius signed by officials.
- Police clearance
- Medical certificate.
- Driver’s license.
THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A WORK VISA
- Search for a Job.
- Get the job offer from the employer
- Submit your required documents
- Get work permit for 2 months
- Fly to Mauritius
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR WORK VISA IN MAURITIUS
The application process is as follows.
- Employer applies for labour market opinion
- Employer extends a temporary job offer to foreign workers
- Foreign skilled worker applies for work permit
- Work permit is issued
TIME TAKEN FOR THE APPROVAL OF A VISA FOR WORK
The Work Visa process takes 5 working days for the initial work permits.
Types of Work Visa in Mauritius
There are many types of visas available to citizens of foreign nations who wish to enter Mauritius. However, any individuals who plan to seek gainful employment in the country will need one of the following:
- Work Permit
- Occupation Permit
- Certificate of Exemption
The majority of employees will need a Mauritius Work Permit. Along with this document, they will also need to obtain a Residence Permit.
Occupation permits issued in Mauritius should not be confused with work permits. An occupation permit is a combined work and residence permit that allows foreign nationals to live and work in Mauritius. However, this permit is only available to applicants who fall under one of three subcategories: sponsored professionals, investors, and self-employed workers
Requirements to Obtain Work Visas For Mauritius
To be eligible for a work permit in Mauritius, the applicant should be between 20 and 60 years old. Exceptions to this requirement may be made for workers with specific expertise.
The application for a Work and Residence Permit requires the following documents:
- A completed application form
- Four passport photos
- Copies of the data pages of the applicant’s passport
- A completed data sheet
- Copies of the professional and academic qualifications of the applicant
- A description of the job issued by the employer
- Details of the prior work experience of the prospective employee
- A certificate of health issued to the applicant by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
- A copy of the employer’s Certificate of Incorporation and its business registration card
- The Contract of Employment (COE) that has been approved by the Labour Division with a minimum salary of 30,000 Mauritian Rupees (MUR)
- Proof that the job opening and the number of employees required were posted in two or more newspapers in A5 format
