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Professional

Guidelines How to apply for an Occupation Permit

Board of Investment

January 2014

Guidelines for Professional

Contents A. Occupation Permit ............................................................................................................ 1

B. Definition of Professional .................................................................................................. 1

C. Short term Occupation Permit ........................................................................................... 1

D. Documents required: ........................................................................................................ 1

E. How to apply: ................................................................................................................... 3

F. Turned down application .................................................................................................. 3

G. Dependents ...................................................................................................................... 3

H. Second application (Renewal) ........................................................................................... 4

I. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 5

J. Cancellation of Occupation Permit .................................................................................... 5

K. Other important information ............................................................................................ 5

L. Contact us ......................................................................................................................... 6

Annex

Forms

1. Registration form as a Professional

2. Application form for Occupation Permit

3. Application to enter Mauritius form

4. Checklist – Professional

5. Checklist – Dependent

Other documents

6. List of regulated activities

7. List of Banks in Mauritius

8. List of Medical Laboratories

9. Template of Medical Certificate report

10. Site map

Occupation Permit Unit – January 2014


A. Occupation Permit The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit that allows a non-national to reside and work in Mauritius. A non-citizen can apply for an OP under any of the following 3 categories, namely: 1) Investor, 2) Professionals and 3) Self Employed. The non-citizen should apply for the OP under a category which best reflects his nature of activities in the country.

An Occupation Permit is granted for a maximum period of three years, renewable thereafter subject to established criteria.

B. Definition of Professional 1) A Professional as defined under the Immigration Act is an expatriate employed by a

company incorporated in Mauritius to deliver professional services.

2) A Professional should earn a monthly basic salary exceeding MUR 45,000. However, the monthly basic salary for Professionals in the ICT Sector should exceed MUR 30, 000.

3) A Professional earning more than 3,000 US dollars per month and having been granted an Occupation Permit is eligible to purchase only one apartment in a building of at least 2 floors above ground, for his/her personal residence. Applications have to be made to the Board of Investment for acquisition of property.

C. Short term Occupation Permit A non-citizen may apply for a Short-term Occupation Permit authorizing him/her to reside and to work in Mauritius for a period not exceeding 9 months. The Short-term Occupation Permit can be renewed once for a period not exceeding 3 months.

D. Documents required: The following documents should be submitted:

1) BOI Registration Form for Professional.

2) Application Form for Occupation Permit.

3) Original and copy of Certificate of Incorporation of Company and Business Registration Card.

4) Appropriate license for the company and / or professional

5) A detailed description of the activities of the company.

6) Contract of employment of the applicant.

7) Job description of the applicant.

8) Original and copy of academic / professional qualifications of the applicant

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9) Proof of previous work experience in the related field.

10) The company employing the applicant should submit an Undertaking (as set out in section 5 of the application form). The employer should indicate the basic salary being paid to the Professional.

11) An Occupation permit fee of:

• MUR 10,000 if the period applied for is between 3 months and 9 months (short term permit);

• MUR 15,000 if the period applied for is between 10 months and 2 years;

• MUR 20,000 if the period applied for is above 2 years to up to 3 years.

The Occupation Permit fee is payable by Bank draft/cheque to the order of the Government of Mauritius. Personal/company cheques are not acceptable.

12) Original and copy of Birth Certificate and marriage certificate if applicable. The Birth Certificate should either be in English or French. If it is not, a certified/ sworn translated copy by a competent authority should be submitted.

13) Passport and two photocopies of bio-data and last entry visa pages.

• Foreign nationals entering Mauritius need to be in possession of a valid travel document beyond their proposed period of stay.

• Professionals are advised to request for a business visa on their arrival into the country for a minimum period of one month.

• Holders of passport of countries requiring a visa to enter Mauritius should apply and obtain the business visa prior to undertaking their travel.

• At time of submission of application, the business visa should be valid for at least fifteen days.

• The name on the passport should be EXACTLY the same as on the birth certificate. If it is not similar, an affidavit sworn in the country of origin/residence could be submitted certifying that the names appearing on the birth certificate and passport are for the ‘one and same person’.

14) 4 identical recent (less than six months old) colour passport size photographs of 4.5cm x 3.5cm.

15) Medical Certificate with original reports of required tests that are less than six months old.



E. How to apply: 1) The applicant has to be physically present in Mauritius and call in person at the Occupation

Permit (OP) Unit of the Board of Investment (BOI) to submit the application. The applicant should be accompanied by either the HR Manager or a representative of the company.

2) At the time of application, all the documents mentioned in the section on “Documents required” should be submitted.

3) The originals and copies of documents submitted will be verified by both the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO).

4) If the application is complete, a Document Receipt will be issued by the BOI.

5) Upon approval, the applicant is registered with the Board of Investment under the category “Professional” and the Passport and Immigration Office issues the Occupation Permit.

6) The applicant should personally collect the Occupation Permit at the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO Delivery Section). His/ her passport and BOI document receipt should be presented at the PIO counter at the time of collection.

7) It is advised that the applicant contacts the PIO five working days following submission of application to verify if the Occupation Permit is ready for collection.

F. Turned down application In case the application is turned down, the employer of the applicant will be informed accordingly. The applicant and the employer or his representative should call in person at the Board of Investment to collect the full set of documents.

G. Dependents Dependents of Professionals are eligible to apply for a residence permit. Dependents are defined as spouse and children, including step children or lawfully adopted children, under 24 years of age.

Common-Law-Partner may be granted a residence permit for a period of six months on a renewable basis.

In case the dependents wish to work in Mauritius, they need to apply either for a work or occupation permit, as the case may be.

Application is made to the Passport and Immigration Office. The following documents should be submitted:

1) “Application to enter Mauritius” form to be filled by the Professional. Common Law Partner and children over the age of 18 should fill the application form themselves.

2) Passport details and valid visa. If the visa is not valid, the application will not be entertained.



3) Full Birth Certificate/ Marriage Certificate/ certificate of cohabitation (‘Certificat de concubinage’)

4) 4 identical recent (less than six months old) colour passport sized photo 4.5cm x 3.5cm

5) Bank draft/cheque of MUR 5,000 as Residence Permit fee per dependent, payable to the order

of the Government of Mauritius. Personal/ company cheques are not acceptable.

6) Medical Certificate with original reports of required tests. For children aged less than 12, only a medical certificate is required.

7) For lawfully adopted children, the document certifying adoption and for step children, a certified letter of consent from biological parent should be submitted.

8) The Common-Law-Partner should provide a letter certifying that he/she would not undertake any employment in Mauritius as well as a letter from both partners stating that they are living together and the Professional will meet all the financial expenses.

H. Second application (Renewal) The Professional can apply for a renewal of his Occupation Permit or apply for a Permanent Residence Permit if his/ her contract of employment is extended.

• A Professional is eligible to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit for ten years if the basic salary is at least MUR 150,000 during the three consecutive years. Application is made to the Prime Minister’s Office.

• Renewal of a short term permit can be done only once for a maximum of 3 months.

The second application should be submitted to the BOI at least 15 days prior to expiry of the permit and the following documents are required:

1) Application form for Occupation Permit

2) Copy of Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Card

3) Number of local and foreign employees

4) New contract of employment

5) The Undertaking (as set out in section 5 of the application form)

6) Certificate from the Mauritius Revenue Authority

7) Original and copy of professional and academic qualifications of the applicant

8) Proof of previous work experience in the related field.

9) Passport details and last entry visa 10) Occupation Permit fee of payable by Bank draft/cheque to the Order of the Government of

Mauritius.: • MUR 5,000 for renewal of short term permit (maximum 3 months), • MUR 15,000 if the period applied is 10 months to 2 years, • MUR 20,000 if the period applied is above 2 years up to 3 years



11) Copy of current Occupation Permit

12) 4 identical recent (less than six months old) colour passport sized photo 4.5cm x 3.5cm

I. Monitoring The Board of Investment in collaboration with the Passport and Immigration Office may carry out monitoring exercise to ensure that Professional is compliant with established rules and guidelines. Site visits may also be carried out at regular intervals

All Professionals earning a salary in Mauritius have to submit their annual tax declaration return to Mauritius Revenue Authority.

Non-compliant Professionals would be deregistered by the Board of Investment (BOI) as per Section 15 of the Investment Promotion Act and their Occupation Permit would subsequently be cancelled by Passport and Immigration Office.

J. Cancellation of Occupation Permit If at any time, the Professional decides to stop working in Mauritius, the employer should inform the Board of Investment and the Passport and Immigration Office in writing stating clearly the reasons for termination of the contract. The originals of the Occupation Permit and Occupation Permit Card should be returned to the Passport and Immigration Office and the Registration Certificate should be returned to the Board of Investment. The Passport and Immigration Office may at any time cancel the permit without giving any reason.

K. Other important information 1) No application for Occupation Permit will be accepted if there is evidence that the

applicant is suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.

2) The Investor should ensure the company obtains the relevant permits and licenses prior to starting their business activity. They should also comply with conditions of regulated activities.

3) Only those applications which are deemed to be complete will be accepted for processing.

4) A post office box address is not acceptable as a residential or business address.

5) The Occupation permit is not transferable in respect of registered business activities or employer.

6) Applicants should immediately notify the Passport and Immigration Office and the Board of Investment in writing of any change in their particulars inclusive of business and residential address.



L. Contact us

Application forms, guidelines and other useful information leaflets may be obtained from:

Board of Investment - Occupation Permit Unit

4th Floor, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis - Mauritius Tel: + 230 203 3813 Fax: +230 208 8160

Email : [email protected] www.investmauritius.com

Passport and Immigration Office

4th Floor, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis - Mauritius Tel: + 230 211 5830 Fax:+230 210 9322

Email: [email protected] http://passport.gov.mu

Board of Investment - Advisory centre

10th Floor, One Cathedral Square Building, 16, Jules Koenig Street, Port Louis- Mauritius

Tel: +230 203 3800 Email : [email protected]

www.investmauritius.com

Disclaimer

These guidelines may be subject to changes and should not, in any circumstances, be treated as final. Any other information or document not listed above may be requested depending on the application.

Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and correct at the time of publication, users of this publication are advised to seek guidance from the Board of

investment in case of uncertainty or ambiguity encountered in reading this manual. The Board of Investment shall, in no circumstances whatsoever, be held liable to any person arising from use of

information contained herein.


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Forms:

1) Registration form as a Professional

2) Application form for Occupation Permit

3) Application to Enter Mauritius form

4) Checklist for Professional

5) Checklist for Dependent

Registrationformasa

Professional

Registration form for ProfessionalREGISTRANTS SHOULD HAVE ALREAY REGISTERED THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITY WITH THE REGISTRAR OF

COMPANIES BEFORE REGISTERING WITH THE BOARD OF INVESTMENT. Please fill form in block letters

Incorporation No. Business Registration No.

Name of Company/ Societe

Business Name

Company details

Email Address

Fax No

Office Phone No.

Mobile No.

ExpatriatesLocals

State workforce at time of application

Professional details

Surname

Other Names

Address

City

Nationality

Job title

Email Address

Date/ Proposed date for start of business

Sector of Activity

Others

Appointment date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Appointment date (Tentative)

Additional informationDo you allow the BOI to use and share this information to our departments to follow up? Yes No

Would you be interested to receive our monthly newsletter?

Yes No

Date of Inc./Registration

Date of entry (or expected) Monthly Basic Salary (MUR)

Speciality

Transaction No. (for office use) Submission date (dd/mm/yyy)

Address of Principal Place of Business

General Nature of Activities

Address for Correspondence

Country

Applicationformfor

OccupationPermit

GOVERNMENT OF MAURITIUS

APPLICATION FOR OCCUPATION PERMIT [Section 9A of the Immigration Act)]

(Please read the attached guidelines carefully BEFORE filling this form)

APPLICANT’S CATEGORY (Please tick one category only)

INVESTOR PROFESSIONAL SELF-EMPLOYED BOI Registration Number. ………………………… SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS OF INVESTOR OR EXPATRIATE WORKER TO BE RECRUITED

1.1 Surname

1.2 Given Names

1.3 Maiden Name(If any)

1.4 Any Previous Name

1.5 Gender Male Female 1.6 Marital

Status Single Married Divorced

Other …………………………………………………..

1.7 Date

Of Birth

Day Month Year

1.8 Place

Of Birth

1.9 Present Nationality

1.11 Have you ever renounced any nationality?

Yes No If yes, state which one and why?

1.10 Any other nationality held

Date acquired:

Day Month Year

1.12 Passport No 1.13 Issuing Country

1.14 Date of Issue Day Month Year

1.15 Date of expiry Day Month Year

1.16 If you have any other document issued by your or any other government, e.g residence permit, etc, please give details: Type of document: …………………………………………………………..

1.17 Date of issue 1.18 Date of expiry Day Month Year Day Month Year

1.19 Residential Address in your country of origin Tel No: Fax No:

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1.20 Address of last place of residence, if different from above Tel No: Fax No: 1.21 Do you hold the right of re-entry into your:

(a) country of origin? Yes No Date of expiry of right: Day Month Year

(b) last place of residence? Yes No Date of expiry of right: Day Month Year 1.22 If No to any of the above, please give details:

1.23 Residential address in Mauritius

Tel No: Fax No: Mobile No:

Email Address:

1.24 Have you previously worked in Mauritius (or currently working)? Yes No

If Yes, please give details of (i) the current post and (ii) of the most recent one below

Post held Company (name and address) Period

From

(i)

To

From

(ii)

To

SECTION 2 – DETAILS OF EMPLOYER/BUSINESS

2.1 Name of company/ societe, etc

2.2 Business

Address

2.3 Tel No 2.4 Fax No

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2.5 Email

2.6 Company

Incorporation No 2.7 Business

Registration No

SECTION 3 - SECURITY/HEALTH QUESTIONS (please tick as appropriate)

3.1 Have you ever been convicted of any crime in any country? Yes No

3.2 Is a criminal/civil case pending against you in any country? Yes No

3.3 Are you suffering from any infectious or contagious disease? Yes No

If the reply to any of the above questions is Yes, please give full details below, attaching relevant documents if any ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3.4 Any additional information you wish to bring to the attention of the Occupation Permit Unit

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION 4: DECLARATION

I/We declare that all the information given in this application form as well as in the attached documents is

true and correct.

I / We understand that making a false statement is a serious offence and may lead to prosecution and

cancellation of an Occupation Permit.

Signature of investor/professional/self-employed: …………………………………………………..

Date: Day Month Year

Signature of employer (of the professional): ……………………………………………….…………

Date:

Day Month Year

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Data Protection: All personal details are processed in a confidential manner and in accordance with the Data Protection Act. All information supplied by you in this form and any subsequent information which may be provided by you at a later stage, may be shared by other government departments or authorities for the processing of the application. Agree/Disagree

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SECTION 5 - UNDERTAKING

TO BE FILLED AND SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER OF THE PROFESSIONAL

This is to certify that ………………………………………………………………... (NAME OF COMPANY)

proposes to employ Mr /Mrs / Miss……………………………………………… (NAME OF EMPLOYEE)

of ………………………………………… nationality in the capacity of

……………………………………………………….., for a duration of

……………………….months/years in the establishment situated at

…………………………………………………………………………………………

………on the terms and conditions mentioned in the enclosed contract of

employment. He/she will draw a basic salary of Rs ………………………… a

month.

The Company undertakes that, in respect of employment of the above-named

expatriate, it will meet any expense or charge likely to be incurred for the

maintenance, support or the repatriation of the holder of the occupation

permit to his/her/ country of origin / residence on termination of the

contract of employment or for any other reason whatsoever.

Name in full: ……………………………………………………………………..

Designation: ………………………………………………………………………

Tel No: …………………………… Fax No: ……………………………………..

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………

Date: …………………… Signature: ………………………………

Seal Company:

UNDERTAKING

TO BE FILLED AND SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT

This is to certify that I, Mr /Mrs / Miss……………………………………………………….…… (NAME OF APPLICANT)

of ………………………………………… nationality has applied for an Occupation Permit as

Investor / Professional / Self Employed or Residence Permit as Retired Non-Citizen (DELETE AS

APPROPRIATE).

I / My company (DELETE AS APPROPRIATE) undertake (s) to meet any expense or charge likely to be

incurred for my maintenance, support or repatriation to my country of origin or residence.

I / My company undertake (s) (DELETE AS APPROPRIATE) to meet any expense or charge likely to be

incurred for the maintenance and/or support of my dependents and their repatriation to their

country of origin or residence.

Name in full: ……………………………………………………………………..

Tel No: …………………………………………………………………………..

Mobile Number: …………………………………………………………………

Fax No: …………………………………………………………..……………..

Email: ………………………………………………………………………….

Date: …………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………………………………..

Traduction Anglais – Français

This document has been prepared to help french speaking person to better read the Application form for an

Occupation Permit. This translation should be used as indicative only. The Board of Investment will not be liable

for any misunderstanding of the translated portion.

Ce document a été préparé pour aider les personnes qui parlent français à mieux lire le formulaire Demande de

permis d'occupation. Cette traduction ne doit être utilisée qu'à titre indicatif. Le Board of Investment ne sera pas

responsable pour toute méconnaissance de la partie traduite.

English Traduction en Français

1 Section 1 : Personal details of investor or expatriate worker to be recruited

Section 1: Les données personnelles de l'investisseur ou de professionnel expatrié à recruter

1.1 Surname Nom de famille 1.2 Given names Prénoms 1.3 Maiden Name (if any) Nom de jeune fille 1.4 Any previous names Autre Nom que vous utilisez ou sous lequel vous étiez

connu 1.5 Gender

Male Female

Sexe Masculin Féminin

1.6 Marital Status Single Married Divorced Other

État civil Celibataire Marié Divorcé Autre

1.7 Date of Birth Day month year

Date de naissance Jour mois année

1.8 Place of birth Lieu de naissance 1.9 Present nationality Nationalité actuelle 1.10 Any other nationality held :

Date acquired Autre Nationalité Date d'acquisition

1.11 Have you ever renounced any nationality? Yes No If yes, state which one and why?

Avez-vous déjà renoncé à une nationalité? Oui Non Si oui, lequel et pourquoi?

1.12 Passport no Numéro de passeport 1.13 Issuing country Pays d'émission 1.14 Date of issue Date de délivrance 1.15 Date of expiry Date d'expiration 1.16 If you have any other document issued by

your or any other government e.g residence permit etc, please give details:

Si vous avez tout autre document de résidence émis par votre ou tout autre Gouvernement, par exemple permis de séjour, etc.

Type of document Type de document 1.19 Residential Address of your country of

origin Tel no Fax no

Adresse de résidence de votre pays d'origine Numéro de Téléphone Numéro de télécopieur

1.20 Address of last place of residence, if different from above

Adresse du dernier lieu de résidence, si différente de ci-dessus

1.21 Do you hold the right of re-entry into your: Country of origin Last place of residence Date of expiry of right

Détenez-vous le droit de réentrée dans votre: Pays d'origine Dernier lieu de résidence Date d'expiration du droit

1.22 If No to any of the above, please give details:

Si Non aux questions précédentes, fournissez des détails complémentaires :

1.23 Residential address in Mauritius Mobile no Email address

Adresse de la résidence à l'île Maurice Numéro Mobile Adresse courriel

1.24 Have you previously worked in Mauritius (or currently working)? If Yes, please give details of (i) the current post and (ii) of the most recent one below Post held Company (name and address) Period From To

Avez-vous déjà travaillé à l'île Maurice (ou actuellement)? Si oui, donnez des détails sur (i) le poste actuel et (ii) le plus récent ci-dessous Fonction occupée Entreprise (Nom et adresse) Période De À

2 Section 2 – Details of Employer/ Business Section 2 -Détails de l'Employeur / l’Entreprise 2.1 Name of company/societe, etc Nom de l'entreprise / societe, etc 2.2 Business address Adresse de l’entreprise 2.6 Company incorporation No Numéro d’incorporation de la société 2.7 Business Registration No Numéro d'enregistrement de l’entreprise 3 Section 3 – Security/ Health Questions

(please tick as appropriate) Section 3 - Sécurité / Santé Questions (cochez la case appropriée)

3.1 Have you ever been convicted of any crime in any country?

Avez-vous déjà été reconnu coupable d'un crime dans un pays?

3.2 Is a criminal/ civil case pending against you in any country?

Avez- vous un dossier criminelle/ civile en cours contre vous dans n'importe quel pays?

3.3 Are you suffering from any infectious or contagious disease?

Souffrez-vous d'une maladie infectieuse ou contagieuse?

If the reply to any of the above questions is Yes, please give full details below, attaching relevant documents if any

Si la réponse à l'une des questions ci-dessus est oui, donnez des clarifications et attachez des documents pertinents

3.4 Any additional information you wish to bring to the attention of the Occupation Permit unit?

Avez-vous des informations supplémentaires que vous souhaitez mettre à l'attention du « Occupation Permit Unit » ?

4 Section 4: Declaration Section 4: Déclaration I/We declare that all the information

given in this application form as well as in the attached documents is true and correct.

Je déclare/ nous déclarons que tous les renseignements fournis dans ce formulaire de demande ainsi que dans les documents joints sont véridiques et exacts. Je comprends/ Nous comprenons que faire une fausse

I/We understand that making a false statement is a serious offence and may lead to prosecution and cancellation of an Occupation Permit. Signature of investor/professional/self-employed: Signature of employer (of the professional):

déclaration constitue une infraction grave et peut entraîner des poursuites et l'annulation d'un permis d'occupation. Signature de l'investisseur / du professionnel / du professionnel indépendant: Signature de l'employeur (du professionnel):

5 Section 5 – Undertaking Section 5 - Engagement To be filled and signed by the Employer of

the Professional A être rempli et signé par l'employeur du professionnel

This is to certify that …. (NAME OF COMPANY) proposes to employ Mr /Mrs / Miss …. (NAME OF EMPLOYEE) of … nationality in the capacity of …, for a duration of … months/years in the establishment situated at … on the terms and conditions mentioned in the enclosed contract of employment. He/she will draw a basic salary of Rs … a month. The Company undertakes that, in respect of employment of the above-named expatriate, it will meet any expense or charge likely to be incurred for the maintenance, support or the repatriation of the holder of the occupation permit to his/her/ country of origin / residence on termination of the contract of employment or for any other reason whatsoever. Name in full: Designation: Signature Seal Company:

Ceci est pour certifier que .... (NOM DE L'ENTREPRISE) propose d'employer M. / Mme / Mlle .... (NOM DE L'EMPLOYÉ) de nationalité … en sa capacité de ..., pour une durée de ... mois / ans dans l'établissement situé à ... sur les termes et conditions mentionnés dans le contrat ci-joint de l'emploi. Il / elle touchera un salaire de base de Rs ... par mois. L’Entreprise s'engage qu’ en matière d'emploi de l'expatrié mentionné ci-dessus, il s’entreprend à toutes dépenses/ charges susceptibles d'être encourus pour la maintenance, le support ou le rapatriement du titulaire du permis d'occupation à son/ sa pays d'origine/ résidence en case de cessation du contrat de travail ou pour toute autre raison que ce soit. Nom complet: Désignation: Signature : Sceau de l’Entreprise :

ApplicationtoEnter

Mauritiusform

Checklist

(Documentstobesubmittedtogetherwith

Applicationform)

1. Professional

2. Dependent

Checklist Occupation Permit - Professional

1st Application 2nd Application

(Renewal)

Form

BOI Registration Form

Application form for Occupation permit

Signed Undertaking Processing fee (Office Cheque / Bank draft)

Personal documents

Passport details (Personal data page & last entry visa)

Full birth Certificate

Marriage certificate / Divorce Certificate

Four recent identical colour passport sized photographs

Original Academic/Professional Qualifications or true certified copies by competent authority

Curriculum Vitae

Medical Certificate

Copy of Occupation/ Work/ Residence Permit

Business/ Work related Documents

Business Registration Card

Certificate of Incorporation

Permits/Licences (GBL, Tourism Enterprise Licence,TEC etc.)

Shareholding structure (consent of shareholder & director)

Brief on Company’s activities

Number of Foreign & Local employees

Contract of employment

Detailed job description

Note: BOI will contact MRA to cross check the emoluments declared and personal income tax paid

Checklist – Dependent

1st

Application 2nd

Application

Forms

Application to enter Mauritius Form

Signed Undertaking

Processing fee (Office Cheque / Bank draft)

Personal documents

Passport (Personal data page & last entry visa page)

Full Birth Certificate ( in English or French language)

Marriage Certificate/ Divorce Certificate if applicable

Four recent colour identical passport sized photos

Medical certificate

Copy of Occupation/ Work/ Residence Permit

Letter of consent (from parents for dependent children certified by a competent authority)

Certificate of good character * *Applicable for spouse of Retired non-citizens only

Other Documents

1) List of regulated activities

2) List of Banks in Mauritius

3) Template Bank Guarantee (for the

dependent)

4) List of Medical Laboratories

5) Private clinics in Mauritius

6) Template of Medical Certificate report

Regulated activities

RegulatedactivitiesForanumberofregulatedactivities,anapplicationfortheappropriatepermitorlicencemustbemadetotherelevantauthoritiespriortostartofoperations.Forsuchactivities,pleaseseekadvicefromtheBoardofInvestment.

ListofRegulatedActivities(notexhaustive)

1) Activitieswhichrequirealicencefromaregulatorybody,forexample: BankingSector:LetterofnoobjectionfromBankofMauritius GlobalBusiness:GBC1LicensefromFSC FreeportActivities:FreeportCertificateissuedbyBOI Tourismrelatedactivities:LetterofIntentorTourismEnterpriseLicence

fromTourismAuthority‐http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/tourist

2) Activitiesinthefisheriessector Letter of Intent from the Ministry of Fisheries –

http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/fishries

3) Dealer in scrap metal: Scrap Metal Exporter Licence from Ministry ofIndustry,Commerce&ConsumerProtection

Victualler:TradeLicence Security:PMO/Police Alcohol:MRA Newspaper/Publication:PMO Patent&Trademarks:MRA/MASA Copyright:MASA

4) Activitiesintheeducationsector/Healthsector

PrimaryandSecondary:MinistryofEducation Tertiary:TertiaryEducationCommissionregistration/TECRegistration–

Company Training centres/Post‐Secondary: Mauritius Qualifications Authority

registration

5) ForensicMedicine Professor M.D. (Forensic Med.)‐ As Reader/ Associate Professor in

ForensicMedicineforfouryearsinarecognizedmedicalcollege. Reader/Associate Professor – M.D. (Forensic Med.)‐‐ As Assistant

Professor/ Lecturer in ForensicMedicine for five years in a recognizedmedicalcollege.

Regulated activities

Assistant Professor/ Lecturer‐ M.D. (Forensic Med.)‐‐ Three yearsteaching experience in the subject in a recognized medical college asRegistrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.

6) GeneralMedicine ProfessorM.D.(Medicine)M.D.(GeneralMedicine)‐AsReader/Associate

Professor in General Medicine for four years in a recognized medicalcollege.

Reader/AssociateProfessor‐M.D.(Medicine)M.D.(GeneralMedicine)‐AsAssistant Professor /Lecturer in General Medicine for five years in arecognizedmedicalcollege.

AssistantProfessor/Lecturer‐M.D.(Medicine)M.D.(GeneralMedicine)‐Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognizedmedicalcollegeasRegistrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.

7) Professionalactivities(OccupationPermitisgivensubjecttothefollowingbeingpresentedtoBOIatmostthreemonthsafterissueofpermit)

Engineer : Registration with‐Council of Professional Engineer‐http://www.crpemauritius.com/files/index.php

Doctors:Registrationwith‐MedicalCouncil Dentist:Registrationwith‐DentalCouncil Pharmacist:RegistrationwithPharmacyBoard Lecturers:RegistrationwithMQA/MedicalCouncil/TEC

8) Acquisitionofimmovableproperty‐ApprovalbyBOIandPMO

9) Acquisitionofsharesincompany‐ApprovalbyPMO

Regulatorylicenceshouldbeobtainedpriortostartofoperations.

List of banks

ListofBanksinMauritius

ABCBankingCorporationLtdPlaceD’Armes,Port‐LouisTel:(230)2068000Fax:(230)[email protected]

AfrAsia BankLimitedBowenSquare,10,DrFerrièreStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2085500Fax:(230)[email protected]

BankofBarodaBankofBarodaBuilding,22SirWilliamNewtonStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2081504/05Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.bankofbaroda‐mu.com/

BankOneLimited16SirWilliamNewtonStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2029200Fax:(230)[email protected]

BanquedesMascareignesLtéeOneCathedralSquare–Level8,16JulesKoenigStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2078600Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.banquedesmascareignes.mu/

BarclaysBankPLCBarclaysHouse,68,Cybercity,EbeneTel:(230)4041000Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.barclays.com/africa/mauritius/

BramerBankingCorporationLtd26,BourbonStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)4054400Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.bramerbank.mu/

CenturyBankingCorporationSuite405,4thFloor,BarklyWharf,CaudanWaterfrontTel:(230)2133400‐Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.cbc.com.mu/

DeutscheBank(Mauritius)Limited4thFloor,BarklyWharfEast,LeCaudanWaterfront,PortLouisTel:(230)2027878Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.db.com/mauritius/

HabibBank30LouisPasteurStreetPortLouisTel:(230)2177600Fax:(230)[email protected]

HSBCBank(Mauritius)LimitedHSBCCentre,18,Cybercity,EbeneTel:(230)4038333Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.hsbc.co.mu/

InvestecBank(Mauritius)Limited7thFloor,HarbourFrontBuilding,PresidentJohnKennedyStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2074000Fax:(230)2074002/[email protected]://www.investec.com/Mauritius

List of banks

MauritiusPostandCooperativeBankLtd1SirWilliamNewtonStreet,PortLouisTel:(230)2079999Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.mpcb.mu/

P.TBankInternasionalIndonesia5thFloor,WestWingBarklyWharf,LeCaudanWaterfront,PortLouisTel:(230)2106365Fax:(230)[email protected]://bii.intnet.mu/

SBI(Mauritius)Ltd6thand7thFloor,SBITowerMindspace,BhumiPark,45,EbeneCybercityTel:(230)4044900Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.sbimauritius.com/

StandardBank(Mauritius)LimitedMedineMewsBuildingLaChausseeStreetPortLouisTel:(230)2079600Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.standardbank.mu

StandardCharteredBank(Mauritius)Limited6thFloor,RafflesTowers,Lot19Cybercity,Ebène,Tel:(230)4036500Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.standardchartered.com/mu/

StateBankofMauritiusLtdStateBankTowerQueenElizabethIIAvenue,PortLouis,Tel:(230)2021111Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.sbmonline.com/

TheHongkongandShanghaiBankingCorporationLimited6thFloor,HSBCCentre18,CyberCity,EbeneTel:(230)8001234Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.hsbc.co.mu/

TheMauritiusCommercialBankLimited9‐15SirWilliamNewtonStreetPortLouis,MauritiusTel:(230)2025000Fax:(230)[email protected]://www.mcb.mu/

Source:BankofMauritius,MauritiusBankersAssociation

November2012

List of Laboratories

ListofLaboratories

Name of Laboratory Address Tel. No. Fax No.

1. Apollo Bramwell Laboratory

Royal Road Moka

605 1000 605 1100 433 3167

2. Biomed Laboratory Royal Road Triolet

917 4402 261 3903

3. Biosystems Medical Laboratory & Diagnostics Centre Ltd. (Miss C. Sewraz)

Le Tamaris Building Royal Road Grand Bay

263‐4653 263‐7877

4. City Clinic Laboratory 102‐106 Edgar Laurent St. Port Louis

242‐0486 240‐7042

5. Clinique de Lorette Laboratory

Higginson Ave, Curepipe 6702911‐13 676‐2895

6. Green Cross Medical Laboratory & Diagnostic Centre (Dr. B. C. Gowreesunkur)

71, Royal Road Belle Rose

464‐6598 467‐8999

465‐4117

7. Hans Biomedical Laboratory (Mr Gopal Bhooshun)

La Salette Grand Bay 2691067 2671067

8. Healthcheck Medical Laboratory Ltd

9, Georges Guibert Steet Curepipe Road

696 5112 497 2525

212 8886

9. La Clinique Mauricienne Laboratory

Réduit

4543061

4648813

10. Laboratoire Medical de Curepipe (Mr P. Babooa)

Georges Guibert St Floréal

7855121 6969592

6972851

11. Laboratoire Medicale de Flacq (Biosanté) (Mr D. Seetiah)

Eastern College Lane Centre de Flacq

413‐5114 413‐5114

12. Laboratoire Medical de Goodlands

Royal Road Goodlands

283 4000 283 5114

13. Laboratoire de Quatre‐Bornes (Mr A.P. Daby)

La Louise, Medical Centre, Quatre Bornes

424‐3238 424‐3238

14. Laboratoires Medicale des Villes Soeurs

Royal Road , Beau Bassin

4549999 4659077

15. Laboratoire Médical de St Pierre

Buchoo Building Place de la Gare St Pierre

433 3422

List of Laboratories

Name of Laboratory Address Tel. No. Fax No.

16. Laboratoire Medical Ville Lumière

8a, Boulevard Victoria Curepipe

676 5114 670 0999

17. Lab Point Medical Laboratory

22, Jummah Mosque St., Port Louis

216‐5362 216‐5362

18. Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

4 Shan‐E‐Islam Lane, Impasse Labourdonnais St, Port Louis

210‐5226 210‐5226

19. Medical Laboratory Centre (Mr G.J. Rozar)

Clinique du Bon Pasteur J. Mamet St, Rose Hill

464‐2640 464‐6713

20. Medical Laboratory Services (Mr A.S. Lalloo)

3, Avenue des Glaieuls, Quatre Bornes

464‐9601 464‐9601

21. Medicolab (Mr F.A. Soodeen)

23, Dr Edouard Laurent St, Port Louis

242‐5987

22. Medisave Medical Centre Laboratory

29, St Jean Road Quatre‐Bornes

427‐7001 427‐7002

424‐1538

23. Medical & Surgical Centre Laboratory (Fortis Clinique Darné)

Georges Guibert St, Floreal 686‐1477 696‐3612

24. Nouvelle Clinique Ferrière Laboratory (Laboratoire Medical D’analyse)

Gajadhur Lane, Curepipe 676‐3332 675 – 1124

25. Omnimed Laboratory Services

100, Manilall Doctor Street, Solferino, Vacoas

427 4053

425 8916

26. Promedica Diagnostic Laboratory Services (Mr I. Sheik Yousouf)

1stFloor, Labourdonnais Court, Labourdonnais St, Port Louis

211‐6693 211‐6693

27. Sky Labs Ltd Royal Road La Louise Quatre Bornes

453 9240 453 9264

28. St Jean Clinic Laboratory Royal Road Belle Rose

466 1544 466 1903

29. The Medical Laboratory (Dr C.S. Senevrayar)

3 Inkerman St, Rose Hill

464‐4839 467‐0198

30. Twinmed Laboratory John Kennedy Avenue, Vacoas

697‐0643 497‐0653

698 8817

Source: Ministry of Health and Quality of Life.

April 2013

Private clinics in Mauritius


Apollo Bramwell Hospital Reduit, Moka Tel: (230)605 1000 Fax : (230) 605 1100 Email : [email protected]

Candos Clinic Opposite Victoria Hospital, Quatre Bornes Tel : (230)425 7711 Fax : (230) 425 7722 Email: [email protected]

Centre Medical du Nord Royal Road, Pointe au Canonniers Tel : (230)263 1010 Fax : (230) 263 1963 Email : [email protected]

Clinique de L'Occident Royal Road, Flic en Flac Tel : (230) 453 5858 Email: [email protected]

Clinique Du Nord 81, Royal Road, Tombeau Bay Tel : (230) 2472532 Email : [email protected]

Chisty Shifa Clinic 4, Shan-E-Islam Street, Impasse Labourdonnais, Port Louis Tel : (230) 211 5157 Fax : (230) 211 4647 Email: [email protected]

City Clinic 102-106 Sir Edgar Laurent St, Port Louis Tel : (230) 242 0486 Fax : (230) 240 7042 Email : [email protected]

Clinique de Grand Baie Sottise Road, Grand Bay Tel : (230) 263 1212 Email : [email protected]

Clinique de Lorette Higginson Avenue, Curepipe Tel : (230) 6702911 Fax : (230) 676 2895 Email : [email protected]

La Clinique Mauricienne Reduit, Moka Tel : (230) 454 3061 Fax : (230) 464 8813 Email: [email protected]

Fortis Clinique Darne Georges Guibert St Floreal Tel : (230) 601 2300 Fax : (230) 696 3612 Email: [email protected]

Medisave Medical Centre 29, St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes Tel: (230) 4277000 Fax : (230) 4241538 Email: [email protected]

Nouvelle Clinique du Bon Pasteur

Mgr J. Mamet St, Rose Hill Tel:(230) 4642640 Fax : (230) 454 0632 Email: [email protected]

Nouvelle Clinique Ferriere College Lane, Curepipe Tel : (230) 6763332 Fax : (230) 675 1124 Email: [email protected]

Stella Maris clinic Trois Boutique Lane, Triolet Tel : (230) 2610792 Fax : (230) 261 0797 Email: [email protected]

St Jean Clinic Royal Road, Belle Rose Tel: (230) 4662170 Fax : (230) 466 1903 Email:[email protected]

St Patrick's Clinic Blueshell Complex, Royal Road, Flic en Flac Tel: (230) 4539800 Fax : (230) 453 9800 Email: [email protected]

St Esprit clinic C/r Stevenson & Naz Avenue, Quatre Bornes Tel : (230) 424 5471 Fax : (230) 425 4242 Email :[email protected]


















Dentcare Ltd Beau Plateau Road, Le Village Labourdonnais, Mapou Tel : (230) 266 2685 Fax : (230) 266 2683 Email : [email protected]

Dr Agarwal's Eye Care Centre Cent Gaulettes Street, Mahebourg Tel: (230) 247 2639 Fax : (230) 247 12 54 Email: [email protected]

Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital 81, Royal Road, Tombeau Bay Tel: (230) 247 2532

Challeng' Hair Ltd Avenue des Rougets, Morc Jhuboo, Trou aux Biches Tel : (230) 265 5050 Fax : (230) 265 6060 Email : [email protected]

Les Mariannes Wellness Clinic Congomah Tel: (230) 243 9200 Fax : (230) 243 8998 Email : [email protected]

Mauras College of Dentistry & Hospital & O.R

Royal Road, Arsenal, Pamplemousses Tel: (230) 249 2283 Fax : (230) 249 1866 Email: [email protected]

Harley Street Fertility Centre Ltd

C/o Clinique Darne, Geores Guibert Street, Floreal Tel : (230) 686 2525 Fax : (230) 697 8572 Email : [email protected]

International Center of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Dr Mayer Street, Floreal Tel: (230) 696 1391 Fax : (230) 696 2892 Email : [email protected]








MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (To be filled by a Registered Medical Practitioner in Mauritius)

1. PERSONAL DETAILS Reference No. Surname

Other Names

Date of Birth / / Sex

Nationality Passport No.

Occupation

In Mauritius Address

Tel No. Fax No.

Address in Country of Origin 2. MEDICAL EXAMINATION General Medical Examination

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Alimentary System

Urinary System

Central Nervous System

Past Medical History (if any, please give details)

3. INVESTIGATIONS Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test (attach report)

HIV test (attach report)

Chest x-ray (attach radiologist’s report)

Lymphatic Filariasis (attach report) (See Note 1)

Leprosy (attach report) (See Note 2)

Any other investigation:

4. REMARKS: *(Please tick appropriate box below) I hereby certify that this applicant IS□ IS NOT□ suffering from any infectious or communicable disease. Full Name of Doctor Seal Address Tel No. Fax No. Signature Date / /

(For further details, please see overleaf)

Medical Certificate

All non‐citizens are required to do a set of compulsory medical tests as set out below:‐

List of medical tests required:

1) Blood tests for:

a. Haemoglobin and Full Blood Count;

b. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen;

c. Anti HIV screening test for AIDS;

d. VDRL test

e. Urine tests for albumin and sugar;

f. Stool test for parasites;

g. Chest x‐ray

h. Lymphatic Filariasis

i. Leprosy

2) Leprosy test is restricted to Indians only, where the consulting Doctor should add on the Medical

Certificate that the person is not suffering from Leprosy.

3) Lymphatic Filariasis test is required only to foreigners COMING FROM: India, Bangladesh,

Madagascar, Bresil, Comores, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria,

Philippines, Tanzania, Uganda & Vietnam.

Out of these tests, the following three tests should compulsorily be done in Mauritius: (i) Hepatitis B

Surface Antigen, (ii) HIV and (iii) Chest x‐ray.

These tests may be done at any private local medical laboratory or clinic registered with the Ministry of

Health and Quality of Life. Indicative list of private clinics and laboratories are annexed.

The remaining tests may be done in the applicant’s country before coming to Mauritius or in Mauritius

itself.

Some key notes:

All the tests results should be submitted to a local doctor who will issue a medical certificate

after an examination. The medical certificate and the reports for the three tests done in

Mauritius (HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and chest x‐ray) must be submitted at time of

application.

No application for Occupation Permit will be accepted if there is evidence that the applicant is

suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.

Medical tests should have been done no longer than six months before date of submitting an

application;

The chest x‐ray should be sign by a radiologist

Children who are below 12 years will have to submit a Medical Certificate after undergoing a

clinical examination. Appropriate medical investigations including a Chest x‐ray and blood test

should be carried out only if required by the doctor.

LLocation plan Board of Investmennt HQ and Occuppation Permit Unit