Independent practice
Self-employed: independent practice
A route for independent professional activity in the services sector. Turnover: MUR 2m from year 3; for renewal, MUR 3m from year 5.
Prepare your application
- Who it is for
- Service professionals: at least 3 intent letters, including 2 from prospective local clients.
- Duration
- Up to 10 years; conditional renewal
- Financial requirement
- Initial USD 50,000
Prepare your file
Documents
Before applying
- Passport, photograph, birth certificate, CV and qualifications
- Business plan and client letters
- Bank statement and undertaking to transfer within 60 days of OP issuance
After approval in principle
- Business registration and investment evidence
- Licences, medical and entry documents
- Family documents and originals as applicable
A short guide, not an exhaustive checklist. Check the current source: family circumstances, previous permits and application details may require additional documents.
Check the route
Review the programme requirements in the official source.
Gather documents
Compare your file with the current checklist.
Check submission
Confirm the application and payment procedure before submitting.
Check the decision
Follow the document issued and its conditions.
Independent practice
Self-employed: independent practice
A route for independent professional activity in the services sector.
Prepare your application
- Who it is for
- Service professionals: at least 3 intent letters, including 2 from prospective local clients.
- Duration
- Up to 10 years; conditional renewal
- Financial requirement
- Initial USD 50,000
Prepare your file
Documents
Before applying
- Passport, photograph, birth certificate, CV and qualifications
- Business plan and client letters
- Bank statement and undertaking to transfer within 60 days of OP issuance
After approval in principle
- Business registration and investment evidence
- Licences, medical and entry documents
- Family documents and originals as applicable
A short guide, not an exhaustive checklist. Check the current source: family circumstances, previous permits and application details may require additional documents.
Check the route
Review the programme requirements in the official source.
Gather documents
Compare your file with the current checklist.
Check submission
Confirm the application and payment procedure before submitting.
Check the decision
Follow the document issued and its conditions.

