How to obtain residency and do business in Mauritius Jaco van Zyl An aerial shot taken in April 2020 shows people waiting while adhering to social distancing in a parking lot before entering a supermarket in Grand Baie, Mauritius; the country has declared wary victory over the coronavirus. L'Express Maurice/AFP/File/- Recent legislative changes have made it easier for foreigners to live and work in the country. Mauritius has long been valued as a jurisdiction with an efficient and effective regulatory framework and a diversified economy focused on the industrial, financial, and tourism sectors. Annual growth has averaged 5-6% over the past 10 years. The country is ranked first in Africa and 13th worldwide on the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 (up from 20th in 2019).