@Aditi_B
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Registration: 24 October 2017
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Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
Hi Denitzio From what you're saying, you already have a residence permit waiting for you and you have been married before 08 March 2019. There's no further application that you need to complete in order to come work and live in Mauritius. ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
@Shirl1 - I do agree it was all very confusing but the matter seems to have settled now. I can confirm that what I said above stands true (after several calls and clarifications from the Ministry of Labour and those responsible fo drafting the new ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
Hi Sablo If you got married in 2017, your Occupation Permit itself was no longer necessary as from the date of your civil marriage. You are completely exempt from being required to apply for this new work permit. You can work in Mauritius, as ... Read More
Spouse work permit by Shirl1
I am one of the unlucky ones, the spouse of a Mauritian who started a job after March 8th and therefore needs a work permit. My employer is happy to apply for this for me and it needs to be obtained by June 28th from what I understand. However, ...
If you have married a Mauritian citizen before 08 March 2019 and that marriage is still valid today, then you do not need to make an application for any kind of work permit. You remain exempt. Also Occupation permit vs Spouse Work permit - please ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
Hi Sablo If I may try and simplify it for you: If you are a non-citizen of Mauritius and you have married a citizen of Mauritius: (i) before 08 March 2019, you remain exempt from the requirement of a work permit when you want to work in ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Hi Shirl1 - if you have been (civilly) married to a Mauritian Citizen before 08 March 2019, whether you were working or not prior to 08 March 2019, you are exempt from the requirement of the work permit. Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Apologies - it is indeed a typo, it should read 'foreign spouse married to a citizen'... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Here are the guidelines for the application of an employment work permit for a foreign spouse who married a non-citizen AFTER 08 March 2019 and is or wishes to take up a gainful occupation (employment/self-employment/...) ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Here is a communique taken out by the Ministry of Labour today announcing a grandfathering to the amendments brought to the Non-Citizens (Employment Restrictions) Act - ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
The Immigration (Amendment) Bill was passed so those changes are also soon going to be effective. The PM mentioned further changes to the Immigration regime as well. It won’t affect current foreign spouses though. They will retain their ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
A residence permit can exist without a work permit but not the other way round. If you are to apply for a work permit, your request for residence will also be considered at the same time. For foreign spouses, they are granted residence permits ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
I have to correct you @Winston - the bill being debated in Parliament today is the Immigration (Amendment) Act which will effectively affect the application to acquire a residence permit in Mauritius. The changes in the Non-Citizen (Employment ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
Hi Niral The application for a work permit requires that an applicant not enter Mauritius until the work permit is granted. If her work permit is currently in application, then it would be better for her to wait for the approval of same prior to ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
Your wife can always apply for an occupation permit as a professional (same as you are applying for) even if she has a residence permit by virtue of being your dependent. Just as was your case, her prospective employer will have to submit the ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Here's an article about the current procedure in place: http://www.templegroup.mu/non-citizen-employment-in-mauritius-current-procedure/ Read More