Hey everyone!
Thank you @zurtle.
As promised, also a rundown of the main measures.
Immigration
-The monthly basic salary threshold for Occupation Permit for Professionals will be reduced to Rs 30,000, irrespective of sectors
-Applicants for Occupation Permit will be granted a business visa of 120 days without the need for them to leave Mauritius to submit an application
-Retired non-citizens applying for Residence Permit will not be required, in the initial stage, to open a local bank account. Instead, a certified bank statement from the applicant鈥檚 country of origin or residence showing proof of funds would be accepted together with a written undertaking to open a local bank account in two months鈥� time.
-The initial investment requirement of USD 50,000 for investors and USD 35,000 for self-employed will be exempted at the time of issuance of permits. They will be required to show evidence of transfer of funds within 4 weeks of issuance of permits and post monitoring will be carried out.
-The Young Professional Occupation Permit will be open to applicants in all fields of study
-Introduction of the 鈥渟ilent is consent鈥� provision of 4 weeks for registration of foreign professionals with professional bodies including the Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Allied Health Professionals Councils
-Reviewing the composition and process of the Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Allied Health Professionals Councils
-The ratio of foreign to local employees to be abolished for specific sectors
-Non-citizens on a tourist or business visa will be allowed to apply for a Work Permit
-Introduction of a new tier system allowing companies with a good track record to avail from a streamlined process to recruit foreign labour under a Work Permit
-Application for Work Permit to be made solely on the National Electronic Licensing System (NELS)
-New 18-month Expert Training Visa to support the establishment of high-end research and development center
暗网禁区 retirees
-Medical patients and retirees as well as up to two accompanying caretakers will be eligible to a premium visa
-Retired non-citizens applying for Residence Permit will not be required to open a local bank account in the initial stage
-Foreign retirees above 60 years old will have access to medical insurance
-Foreign retirees will be allowed to take up employment in specific sectors
-The Immigration Act will be amended to grant a residence permit to a retired non-citizen and his family on the acquisition of a property in a PDS project relating to senior living provided that the acquisition price exceeds US $ 200,000 and the non-citizen is aged 50 and above.
Infrastructure
-Rs 3 billion to build new drains
-Construction of 10 new reservoirs over the next 4 years
-M茅tro Express project extended to St Pierre and La Vigie
-Construction of swimming pools in Curepipe, Flacq and Rivi猫re des Anguilles
-A new 2.1 km runway in Rodrigues
-Pedestrian bridges for better mobility
-Agalega port to be operational by December 2023
Sport
-Rs 30,000 granted to 10 top athletes for one year to prepare for international competitions
-Rs 100,000, 75,000 and 50,000 respectively for gold, silver and bronze medallists at high-level competitions
Tourism
-Increase the budget for the promotion of Mauritius by 25
-Increase in MTPA budget
Ecology and environment
-The Emmanuel Anquetil building will converted to the Emmanuel Anquetil Park.
-Existing streetlights to be replaced by solar-powered ones
-Solar panels to be installed on social housing.
-Rehabilitation of 25 coastal sites against erosion
-Rs 278 million allocated for beach and lagoon rehabilitation
-DBM to install solar panels on the roofs of 200 schools
Fishing
-Lump Sum for fishermen aged 65 and over to be raised from Rs 62,500 to Rs 100,000
-Rs 500 will be allocated for fish traps
-Rs 2500 for the purchase of hooks and fishing tackle
-Severe weather allowance increased from Rs 575 to Rs 650
-DBM loans over 20 years old will be canceled
Culture
-VAT abolished on all musical instruments
-Registered artists entitled to pension scheme
-Rs 10,000 granted to schools for the purchase of works by local authors
Agriculture
-25% increase in winter allowance for tea planters (Rs 2.50 per kg)
-A 75% subsidy on cabbage, pumpkin, cucumber and carrot seeds, among others.
Women's rights
-Mandatory daycare for companies employing 250 people or more
-Nursing rooms in shopping malls
-An employment bonus of Rs 15,000 per month granted for a period of two years to all women newly employed or who have been unemployed for at least one year.
Education
-Rs 191 million granted to schools catering for 'special needs
-Free education from kindergarten to university as previously announced
-The meal allowance for students at SENS schools rises to Rs 120
-2,000 people will be entitled to training, particularly in agro-industry and health.
-Over the next five years, all public schools will be upgraded, renovated and repainted by the government.
Transport
-Compensation for 'hit and run' victims rises to Rs 1.5 million
-Petrol price to fall from Rs 74.10 to Rs 69 from midnight
Health
-Rs 50 M for the construction of dispensaries
-5 days' leave for women who have suffered a miscarriage
-Rs 100 million to be injected into E-Health project for public hospitals
-In-vitro fertilization authorized
-Full coverage of the cost of medical treatment abroad for people under the age of 18
-Full coverage of treatment costs for children with cancer, whether treated in Mauritius or abroad.
-Recruitment of 1,400 new staff in public hospitals.
-10% increase in cigarette and alcohol prices
-Rs 50 M invested in the construction of several dispensaries
-Rs 20 million allocated to early detection and risk assessment of cancer.
Security
-Rs 3 billion allocated to the Department of Security
-Rs 375 million for the construction of a Mauritius Discipline Forces Academy in C么te-D'Or
Energy
-Free electricity for some
Water
-Subsidy on the purchase of a water tank increased to Rs 15,000 for those earning less than Rs 60,000 / month
Taxes
-Excise duty increased by 10%.
-Introduction of progressive income tax system
-0% income tax for those earning Rs 390,000 a year, or Rs 30,000 a month
Social
-Poverty: allowance for those on the social register increased to Rs 3775
-Slab grant increased from Rs 100,000 to Rs 130,000
-9% subsidy for bakeries
-CSG income allowance of Rs 2000 for those earning up to Rs 25,000 a month
-Minimum wage increased to Rs 15,000
-Those turning 18 this year will receive an allowance of Rs 20,000
-Rs 3,775 for those on the social register
but if there's anything you want to share in the meantime, please do!
