Mauritius - Get Young Professionals Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To apply for a Young Professionals Permit or License in Mauritius, you must first contact the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius link
2. The EDB is responsible for providing business support, advice and assistance to foreign investors who wish to set up a company, as well as for processing applications for Investor Permits and Licenses.
3. Once the applicant has contacted the EDB, they will be provided with an application form.
4. The applicant must fill in the form with accurate information such as their personal details, business objectives, financials and other relevant information.
5. The applicant must also submit the required documents such as a copy of passport, birth certificate, proof of residence, business plan, financial statements and they can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant must pay the application fee as per the guidelines of the EDB and they can be found under the “Fees” section of this page.
7. The applicant must then submit the form and documents to the EDB for approval.
8. After the documents have been received and reviewed by the EDB, the applicant will be required to attend an interview with EDB officials to discuss their proposed business plan.
9. The applicant should ensure that they are adequately prepared for their upcoming interview with the EDB.
10. During the interview, the EDB will assess the applicant’s business plan and financials to determine if they meet the requirements set out by the EDB.
11. Once the interview is complete, the EDB will decide whether to grant or refuse the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued with the Young Professionals Permit or License.
13. The applicant will also need to pay the relevant taxes to the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
14. Once the registration and taxes have been paid, the applicant will be able to start their business operations in Mauritius.
15. The applicant must also comply with all applicable laws and regulations and ensure that their business is compliant with the Mauritian laws.
16. Processing time for this procedure is 4-6 weeks depending on the complexity of the application.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Business plan
• Birth certificate, marriage certificate
• Resume/CV
• A valid passport with a valid residence permit/authorization.
• Educational qualifications and/or professional qualifications and certificates.
• Evidence of business experience (if applicable).
• A Police Clearance Certificate.
• A Medical Certificate.
• Two passport-sized photographs.
• A copy of the employment agreement (if applicable).
• Proof of payment of the prescribed fees.
• A valid Work Permit (if required).
• A letter of no objection from the employing company (if applicable).
• Any other documents as requested by the Commissioner of Labour.

Office Locations & Contacts

Passport and Immigration Office
Address: 4th Floor, Sterling House, 
Lislet Geoffroy Street,
Port Louis - Mauritius 
Tel: + 230 211 5830 
Fax: +230 210 9322 
Email: [email protected]
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Visa Mauritius (Live and Invest in Mauritius) 
Address: The Catalyst, Silicon Avenue,
4th Floor Suite 408, Ebène Cibercity
Tel: +230 5472 8640
Open time: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:00
E-mail: [email protected]
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Economic Development Board, Mauritius
Board of Investment (BOI)
Address: Wall St, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
QF3V+2G Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302033800
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Eligibility

• To be eligible for a Get Young Professionals Permit or License in Mauritius, applicants must have a valid university degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of two years of work experience in their field of expertise.
• In addition, applicants must have sufficient funds to cover their living and working expenses for at least the duration of the permit or license.

Fees

• Applications fees for applying for a Young Professional Permit is US$2000.

Validity

• The Get Young Professionals Permit or License is valid for a period of one to three years.

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Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure is 4-6 weeks depending on the complexity of the application.

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Instructions

The application process for a Young Professionals Permit in Mauritius is as follows:

• Complete and sign the application form, which can be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Employment and Human Resources.
• Submit the application form to the Ministry of Education, Employment and Human Resources.
• Provide proof of your qualifications, such as diplomas, certificates, or other documents.
• Have two character references from two individuals who are not related to you.
• Pay the required application fee.
• Attend an interview with the Ministry of Education, Employment and Human Resources.
• Wait for the permit to be issued.
• Once the permit is issued, applicant will be required to renew it every year.

Required Information

• Full name of the Applicant
• Date of birth of the Applicant
• Nationality of the Applicant
• Passport number of the Applicant
• Marital status of the Applicant
• Gender of the Applicant
• Educational qualifications of the Applicant
• Employment history of the Applicant
• Contact information of the Applicant
• Type of Permit/License applied for
• Purpose of the Permit/License
• Duration of the Permit/License
• Address of the residence in Mauritius
• References in Mauritius
• Declaration of compliance with the laws of Mauritius
• Any other relevant information as required by the Immigration Office

Need for the Document

• The purpose of requiring young professionals to obtain a permit or license in Mauritius is to ensure that they are properly qualified to carry out their work.
• A permit or license is a way of demonstrating that the individual has the necessary competence and skill to be able to safely and effectively carry out the tasks associated with their profession.
• This is important for the safety of both the public and the professional, and for the protection of the reputation of the profession.

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