Mauritius Retired Non-Citizen Visa
The Retired Non-Citizen Permit is the official retirement pathway to Mauritius. Applicants aged 50 and over with USD 1,500/month foreign pension or investment income qualify for a 10 year residency permit, including spouse as dependent. It is one of the most popular routes for UK, French and South African retirees.
Eligibility
You must be aged 50 or over and demonstrate USD 1,500/month, or USD 18,000/year, of foreign source income. Acceptable income includes state and private pensions, rental income from property abroad, dividends from investments and interest from foreign bank accounts. The income must be paid into a Mauritian bank account on a regular basis.
- Aged 50 and over
- USD 1,500/month or USD 18,000/year foreign income
- Income paid into a Mauritian bank account
- Spouse included as dependent
- 10 year permit, renewable
Tax position
Mauritius does not tax foreign source income for individuals who are not deemed Mauritian tax resident, and even when tax resident the personal income tax rate is a flat 15%. Many retirees benefit from the double taxation treaty between Mauritius and their home country (the UK, France and South Africa all have favourable treaties).
Healthcare
Private healthcare in Mauritius is excellent and significantly cheaper than the UK or Western Europe. Comprehensive private health insurance for a couple in their 60s typically costs USD 2,500 to USD 5,000 per year. The main private hospitals (Wellkin, Apollo Bramwell, Fortis Darne) offer English-speaking care to international standards.