The Economic Development Board (EDB) issued a communique earlier this month informing applicants of delays in the processing of Occupation and Residence permits, as follows:

• New applications for Occupation/Residence Permit

All applicants who have submitted their applications via the National E- Licensing System (https://business.edbmauritius.org/) and whose business/tourist visa have expired during the imposed curfew will be given a temporary extension of 3 months as from the date of expiry of the business/tourist visa by the Passport and Immigration Office.

• 2nd Application/ Renewal of Occupation/Residence Permits

All applicants who have submitted their applications via the National E- Licensing System (https://business.edbmauritius.org/) and whose Occupation/ Residence permit has expired or will expire during the imposed curfew will be given a temporary extension of 3 months as from the date of expiry of the permit by the Passport and Immigration Office.

Once the curfew is lifted, the above applicants will be called for an appointment for verification of original documents and issuance of the relevant permit.