• Has your wife, husband or parent obtainedan Occupation Permit or Resident Permit?

Duration: Attached to a resident permit

This permit is issued to close family members: spouse, children under 24 and parents (father and mother).

Recently, addicts have the right to work, but only if they obtain one of the different work permits.

• Has your wife, husband or parent obtainedan Occupation Permit or Resident Permit?

Duration: Attached to a resident permit

This permit is issued to close family members: spouse, children under 24 and parents (father and mother).

Recently, addicts have the right to work, but only if they obtain one of the different work permits.

The Dependent Permit in Mauritius is intended for relatives of holders of a residence permit, such as the Occupation Permit or the Retirement Permit. Those eligible as dependents include :

• Spouse, including opposite-sex partner
• Parents
• Children, including stepchildren or legally adopted children, under 24 years of age

The application for a residence permit as a dependant must be submitted to the Passport and Immigration Office, which decides on the application.

It is important to note that the Dependent Permit does not allow you to work in Mauritius. Addicts wishing to work must obtain an appropriate work permit, such as an Occupation Permit in one of the available categories.

In short, the Dependent Permit facilitates family reunification in Mauritius, while requiring additional steps for those wishing to enter the local job market.