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US$375,000+
Approved Residential Property
Acquire qualifying residential property under an approved scheme administered under Mauritius rules.
- Retain ownership to maintain the linked residence permit.
Mauritius Property Residence
Residence Through Approved Real Estate
Program overview
Mauritius allows eligible non-citizens to acquire residential property in approved schemes and obtain a residence permit when the statutory threshold is met. A spouse and dependent children may be eligible for residence, subject to the definitions and documentation in force.
The residence permit remains linked to ownership of the qualifying property and does not by itself settle tax-residence questions.
Residence Through Approved Real Estate
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Current routes and requirements
Key eligibility requirements
- Be a non-citizen eligible to acquire property under an approved scheme.
- Purchase qualifying property for at least US$375,000.
- Provide lawful-source, identity and due-diligence documents.
- Maintain ownership and comply with residence conditions.
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Key facts before you proceed
A concise review of the rules that materially affect eligibility, cost and long-term planning. Expand the detail you need before making a commitment.
Checked against official sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-20
Availability and review status
Open
Status checked 2026-09-20
Mauritius offers residence-linked approved property and investor categories. The correct route depends on the Economic Development Board scheme and immigration approval.
Physical presence
Residence-permit maintenance and tax residence are separate. Permanent residence and citizenship require their own actual-residence/eligibility conditions; an approved-property title alone is not proof of physical residence.
Planning range — editorial estimate
Plan for approximately 2–6+ months after a compliant investment/property file is ready.
Family inclusion
Qualifying spouse/partner, dependent children and in some routes dependent parents may accompany, subject to route definitions, age/dependency evidence and separate permits.
Government and application costs
Property registration duty, land-transfer tax, notary, EDB/PDAO, developer, bank, legal, medical, insurance and document costs are additional and must be quoted for the selected scheme.
Government/application and permit charges
Applicant and dependants
Scheme-specific current EDB/PDAO tariff
Non-refundable
No one consolidated fee applies across approved property, investor and retired/non-citizen categories.
Eligibility and admissibility
Generally open to foreign applicants, subject to sanctions, security, health, character, source-of-funds and scheme-specific approval. Property acquisition by non-citizens must be within an approved/legal structure.
Official timing indication
Varies by EDB scheme and permit process; no single universal end-to-end time applies.
Property completion, EDB recommendation, banking and immigration checks can extend timing.
Investment, holding and exit risk
Holding requirement: Residence linked to approved property generally depends on retaining the qualifying property. Business/investor permits require the qualifying activity and performance conditions to continue.
Refundability and exit: Property/business capital is not government-refunded and remains exposed to sale, currency, development and operating risk.
- Only approved schemes/assets qualify.
- Island property can carry cyclone, insurance, maintenance, developer and resale risk.
- Business permit renewal depends on continuing statutory performance.
Residence and practical rights
- Residence in Mauritius while qualifying conditions are maintained.
- Property ownership within the approved scheme.
- Work/business rights depend on the specific residence or occupation permit and should be confirmed before activity.
- Family permits for eligible dependants.
Long-term residence, citizenship and tax
Renewal or permanent residence: Approved-property residence generally continues while ownership and conditions remain. Occupation/investor permits have route-specific renewal metrics. Twenty-year permanent-residence routes have separate investment, income/turnover and compliance thresholds.
Citizenship path: No automatic citizenship by property purchase. Any naturalisation is separate, discretionary and based on the Mauritian Citizenship Act, actual residence and other statutory criteria.
Tax planning: Immigration status and tax residence are separate tests. Residence days, permanent-home, centre-of-interests, controlled-company, estate and source-income rules can create liabilities. Obtain cross-border tax advice before changing residence or investing.
Official sources and review method
Official sources
- Economic Development Board Mauritius — Real estate and residenceChecked 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Editorial source review
Editorially checked against the linked official sources. This is not a local-law opinion; case-specific eligibility, fees and transaction documents must be confirmed by regulated local counsel before engagement.
Reviewed 2026-09-20
Program at a glance
Minimum Property Value
US$375,000
Approved Scheme
Required
Permit Duration
While property is held
Frequently asked questions
How much must I invest for Mauritius property residence?
The current published threshold is at least US$375,000 in qualifying residential property under an approved scheme.
How long does the Mauritius property residence permit last?
The permit may remain valid for as long as the non-citizen retains the qualifying residential property, subject to ongoing compliance.
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