Who can receive the Basic Retirement Pension in Mauritius?

All Mauritian citizens aged 60 and above are entitled to the Basic Retirement Pension of MUR 6,500/month. There is no means test and no contributory requirement. It is administered by the Ministry of Social Integration and Social Security (socialsecurity.govmu.org).

What is the NPF pension in Mauritius?

The National Pensions Fund (NPF) is a contributory pension scheme: employees contribute 6% and employers 9% of salary. Retirement is at 60. The pension amount varies based on total contributions. Source: npf.intnet.mu.

How to apply for Social Aid in Mauritius?

Social Aid (MUR 3,300/month) is means-tested for households unable to meet their basic needs. Apply at the district Social Security office with proof of income and assets. Source: socialsecurity.govmu.org.

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🇲🇺 Aides sociales en Maurice 2025

L’île Maurice dispose d’un système de protection sociale universel avec la Basic Retirement Pension (pension universelle sans conditions de ressources), le NPF (pension contributive) et l’Aide Sociale (Social Aid). Monnaie : MUR (roupie mauricienne).

MUR 6 500 Basic Retirement Pension (60+) / mois

MUR 3 300 Social Aid / mois

MUR 5 000 Unemployment Hardship / mois

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Note NPF : La Basic Retirement Pension est universelle (sans conditions de ressources). Le NPF (National Pensions Fund) est contributif. Vérifiez les montants actualisés sur socialsecurity.govmu.org et npf.intnet.mu.

Principales programmes sociaux — montants 2025

Programme	Catégorie	Montant (MUR)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
Basic Retirement Pension (60+)	Retraite	MUR 6 500 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	60 ans+ Citoyen mauricien (universel)	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Basic Invalid's Pension	Handicap	MUR 6 500 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	Handicap permanent Incapacité de travailler	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Social Aid (Aide Sociale)	Pauvreté	MUR 3 300 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	Ménage dans le besoin Faibles revenus + actifs	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Unemployment Hardship Relief	Chômage	MUR 5 000 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Travail / Social	Chômeur inscrit Employment Service	socialsecurity.govmu.org
NPF Pension (Contributive)	Retraite	MUR 3 000–15 000 / mois	Mensuel	NPF	60 ans+ Cotisations NPF (6 %+9 %)	npf.intnet.mu
Orphan's Pension	Famille	MUR 3 600 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	Orphelin Enfant < 15 ans (23 si étudiant)	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Child Allowance (Enfant handicapé)	Famille	MUR 3 300 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	Enfant handicapé Enfant < 15 ans	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Rent Assistance	Logement	MUR 500–1 000 / mois	Mensuel	Min. Social Security	Locataire Faibles revenus	socialsecurity.govmu.org
Free Education Programme	Jeunesse	Gratuit (frais + fournitures)	Continu	Min. Éducation	Élève école publique (universel)	govmu.org

Frequently asked questions — social benefits in Mauritius

Who can receive the Basic Retirement Pension in Mauritius?

All Mauritian citizens aged 60 and above are entitled to the Basic Retirement Pension of MUR 6,500/month. There is no means test and no contributory requirement. It is administered by the Ministry of Social Integration and Social Security (socialsecurity.govmu.org).
What is the NPF pension in Mauritius?

The National Pensions Fund (NPF) is a contributory pension scheme: employees contribute 6% and employers 9% of salary. Retirement is at 60. The pension amount varies based on total contributions. Source: npf.intnet.mu.
How to apply for Social Aid in Mauritius?

Social Aid (MUR 3,300/month) is means-tested for households unable to meet their basic needs. Apply at the district Social Security office with proof of income and assets. Source: socialsecurity.govmu.org.