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Latest News Communique - Public Notice (04.02.2026)


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Application of Work Permit
All applications for new or renewal of work permits must be submitted online through the National E-Licensing System (NELS) accessible on https://business.edbmauritius.org

However, applications related to the Certification of Exemption, Employment Permit, and work permits for jockeys must be submitted in person at the counter on Level 10, Victoria House, Port Louis. 

Comprehensive guidelines outlining the procedure and requirements for applying for a Work Permit are available on the link :

Additional Requirements and Sector-Specific Conditions 

> Applicants seeking to recruit a domestic worker for personal employment must submit a duly signed Letter of Undertaking by a close relative. The prescribed template is available at: https://empment-labour.govmu.org/Documents/Letter%20of%20undertaking%20of%20guarantor.pdf​

> For applications relating to jockeys, the relevant checklist is available at: 

> The conditions governing the employment of foreign drivers are available at: