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Retiring in Mauritius

Mauritius offers an exceptionally safe, hospitable and pleasant environment for people from over the world to come and retire on the island. There are ample accommodation facilities, from fullyserviced apartments to luxurious villas and beachfront residences. While the cost of living is affordable, medical and health services are of a world-class standard.

A residence permit for retired non-citizens allows an eligible person to reside in Mauritius for three years.

To be eligible for a residence permit, a retired non-citizen must undertake to transfer to his/her local bank account in Mauritius, at least 40,000 US dollars annually, or its equivalent in any freely convertible foreign currency. The applicant should make an initial transfer of at least USD 40,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency when first settling in Mauritius. A holder of a residence permit for retired non-citizen is not allowed to work in Mauritius.