Mauritius - How to Recruit Foreign Nationals

Advertisement

Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Recruit Foreign Nationals in person, the applicant has to approach the Work Permit Unit Employment Division under the aegis of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training (MLIRET).
2. Please view the MLIRET work permit unit contact details through this link
3. Applicant should obtain the application form from the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training (MLIRET) authority.
4. The applicant should fill the form correctly and to the best of their knowledge with the required documents.
5. Once the application is complete and all the documents are correctly submitted, the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training (MLIRET) will review the application and if the application is approved, the applicant will be provided with a work permit.
6. Once the applicant has the work permit, they must apply for a residence permit and a Mauritian Identity Card (MID).
7. The applicant should also apply for a medical insurance policy and register with the National Employment Office (NEO).
8. The applicant should pay the applicable taxes and fees to the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training (MLIRET).
9. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
10. The applicant should adhere to the Mauritian Labour Law and the regulations set by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training (MLIRET).
11. The applicant should also comply with the immigration laws and regulations of the country.
12. After obtaining all the necessary documents and permits, the applicant can now begin working in Mauritius.
13. The processing time for Recruit Foreign Nationals in Mauritius is approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Copy of the passport of the foreign national.
• A work permit application form completed.
• A valid work permit issued by the Immigration Office in Mauritius.
• A valid residence permit issued by the Immigration Office in Mauritius.
• A valid employment contract.
• Proof of medical insurance.
• Copies of the foreign national's educational qualifications and/or professional experience.
• Proof of the foreign national's financial means for the duration of their stay in Mauritius.
• Proof of accommodation in Mauritius.
• A police clearance certificate.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training (MLHRDT) Headquarters
Address: Level 1-9, Victoria House,
Corner St Louis & Barracks Streets,
Port-Louis
Telephone: (+230) 207 2600
Fax: (+230)207 2710, 2081541
Email: [email protected]
Contact link
Website link

Work Permit Unit
Level 10-11, Victoria House,
Corner St Louis & Barracks Streets,
Port Louis,
Republic of Mauritius
Telephone No: (230)405-0100/405-0143 (Counter Service)
Fax No: (230)208-6252
E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact link
Location link

Employment Division
Address: 10th Floor, Sterling House,
10-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street,
Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius,
Telephone No: (230) 211-7769 (Counter Service)
Fax: (230) 208-6252
E-mail: [email protected]

Eligibility

• Any foreign national who is 18 years or older and has the necessary qualifications, work experience, and skills to fill the position is eligible to be recruited by companies in Mauritius.
• Foreign nationals must obtain a valid work permit to legally work in the country.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity period for Recruit Foreign Nationals in Mauritius is one year from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time for Recruit Foreign Nationals in Mauritius is approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

Company details:

• Company name
• Company registration number
• Company address
• Contact person
• Contact details (telephone/email)

Applicant information:

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Last country of residence
• Educational qualifications
• Professional experience
• Job title
• Job description
• Language proficiency
• Salary details

Permit details:

• Purpose of the permit (e.g. employment, study, business)
• Duration of the permit
• Validity of the permit
• Type of permit (e.g. single entry, multiple entry, etc.)
• Date of application
• Declaration of the applicant

Need for the Document

• By recruiting foreign nationals, employers can access a larger and more diverse pool of qualified candidates and tap into new talent from around the world.
• This allows them to fill their job openings with the best-suited candidates, while also benefiting from the cultural diversity that foreign nationals can bring.
• Recruiting foreign nationals can help employers benefit from the experience and knowledge that foreign nationals can bring to their organization.

Information which might help

More information can be obtained via link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

More information which might help people.