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Mauritius grants residency from a USD 375,000 real-estate investment, with renewal tied to property ownership. It pairs lifestyle appeal with a favourable tax regime and is popular with internationally mobile families.
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Mauritius grants residency from a USD 375,000 real-estate investment, with renewal tied to property ownership. It pairs lifestyle appeal with a favourable tax regime and is popular with internationally mobile families.
Overview
Mauritius Residency is a government-authorised residency by investment programme that grants residence permit in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country. It is regulated by the government's investment authority and administered through licensed advisers such as Mirabello Consultancy. Minimum investment starts from $375,000.
Mauritius grants residency from a USD 375,000 real-estate investment, with renewal tied to property ownership. It pairs lifestyle appeal with a favourable tax regime and is popular with internationally mobile families.
The Mauritius residency routes grant renewable residence to non-citizens through property or business investment, in a stable, low-tax Indian Ocean jurisdiction. The outcome is a residence permit, not a passport; naturalisation is a separate, later step, generally after seven years of continuous residence, or five for Commonwealth citizens [].
The two anchor thresholds are a property purchase from USD 375,000 in an approved scheme (such as the PDS, Property Development Scheme, or a Smart City project), which grants residence for the holder and family, and a USD 50,000 ten-year Occupation Permit for investors, with a USD 100,000 variant and a self-employed route also available []. Duties, government fees and business-turnover conditions apply and are time-sensitive, so confirm the current figures with the Economic Development Board before relying on them.
Interpretive analysis based on official sources, not legal or tax advice: Mauritius suits investors who want a stable, English and French-speaking base with a light tax footprint and a genuine property market, rather than the fastest route to a strong passport. The Occupation Permit's renewal depends on real business activity, so it rewards those actually operating in or from Mauritius.
On the Mirabello Investment Migration Index Mauritius scores well on tax and stability. Investors often compare it with the Greece Golden Visa and Gulf routes such as the UAE Golden Visa. Every figure is provenance-tracked and confirmed against the Economic Development Board Mauritius and the Mauritius Revenue Authority. This is information, not advice; a Mirabello specialist confirms the current terms for your circumstances.
Investment routes
The Mauritius Residency programme offers 4 approved investment routes, each independently verified by the Mirabello data team against official government sources. Minimum required investment starts from $375,000. A Mirabello specialist will confirm which route best matches your nationality, family composition, budget and preferred timeline.
| Route | From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residency by Property Purchase | $375,000 | Real Estate Purchase |
| Investor Occupation Permit (USD 50,000) | $50,000 | Business Investment |
| Investor Occupation Permit (USD 100,000) | $100,000 | Business Investment |
| Self-Employed Occupation Permit | No minimum investment | Professional Services |
Cost calculator
Most advisers quote the headline figure only. Choose your route and family, and see the complete government-side cost, the investment plus every mandatory official fee, itemised line by line, so the number you budget is the number you pay.
Last updated 2026-09-22
A handful of mandatory official line items rarely appear in published schedules. We disclose them upfront, drawn from Mirabello's government relationships and 1,500+ cases, so your budget is right the first time. Every line below is a government-side cost, never our professional fee.
On the Residence by property purchase (IRS / RES / PDS / approved G+2 scheme) route. Every figure below is an official government-side cost, computed by the same engine that powers the calculator and the Mirabello data API.
| Line item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Residence by property purchase (IRS / RES / PDS / approved G+2 scheme), minimum investment | $375,000 |
| Estimated government-side total | $375,000 |
Plus 4 official fee(s) we hold as being re-verified against the source and therefore exclude from the total above: Processing fee (per application); Residence-permit issuance fee, Main applicant; Residence-permit issuance fee, Spouse; Residence-permit issuance fee, Child (age 10). A specialist confirms these for your family.
MCPScored on cost, mobility, speed, path, stability, family and tax.
Our read: Mauritius grants residency from a USD 375,000 real-estate investment, with renewal tied to property ownership. It pairs lifestyle appeal with a favourable tax regime and is popular with internationally mobile families. Regulatory status: . Strategic perspective, advisory only; figures provenance-tracked, unconfirmed items flagged for verification.
A four-question indicative check to see whether this programme fits your profile. A Mirabello specialist then reviews your nationality, family structure, budget and timeline in full confidence, confirming your detailed eligibility and which investment route best suits you, at no cost and with no obligation.
Based on your answers, Mauritius Residency looks worth a closer look. A Mirabello specialist will map the precise route to your nationality, family and tax position.
Book a free consultationHow it compares
The table below compares Mauritius Residency against its closest alternatives, scored on the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, regulatory stability and path to citizenship. All investment figures and processing times are sourced from official government data and independently verified by the Mirabello data team.
Sourced live from the MirabelloMCP · | Programme | From | Timeline | Min. stay | Mobility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius Residency | $375,000 | 2-6 months | None | Mauritius residence only | Residence permit |
| 🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa | €250,000 | 90 days statutory maximum | None | Schengen Area | Residence permit |
| 🇺🇸 USA EB-5 Investor Visa | $800,000 | rural tea reserved: 6-12 months | None | United States residence only | Residence permit |
| 🇲🇹 Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) | €99,000 | No fixed official timeframe | None | Visa-free travel within Schengen Area | Residence permit |
Questions
Figures verified against official sources, provenance-tracked, information, not advice · Last updated 2026-09-19
The Mauritius Residency programme starts from $375,000 via Real-estate investment.
Indicative processing time is 2-6 months.
No strict minimum stay requirement for property route. Occupation Permit holders should maintain primary residence in Mauritius. Must visit at least once every 2 years to maintain residence status .
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The two anchor thresholds are a property purchase from USD 375,000 in an approved scheme (such as PDS or Smart City), or a USD 50,000 ten-year Occupation Permit for investors, with a USD 100,000 variant and a self-employed route also available. Duties and fees are additional and against the EDB.
Yes. A qualifying property purchase from USD 375,000 in an approved scheme grants renewable residence for you and your family, for as long as you hold the property ().
Processing is commonly around 2-6 months, depending on the route and document readiness ().
Mauritius levies no capital gains tax, no wealth tax and no inheritance tax, and applies a low flat rate to personal income. Your individual position depends on your circumstances, so verify with the Mauritius Revenue Authority and take independent advice ().
It can, but not automatically. Naturalisation is generally possible after seven years of continuous residence, or five years for Commonwealth citizens, subject to the usual conditions ().
There is no strict minimum-stay requirement on the property route. The Occupation Permit carries business-activity and turnover conditions that must be met for renewal ().
A Mauritius nationality can, in defined circumstances, be elected to govern your estate under EU Regulation 650/2012 Article 22, in place of the law of where you habitually live. It is not automatic, it changes no tax position, and it generally exchanges a fixed reserved share for a discretionary family-provision claim rather than removing family claims.
See the Mauritius position in our 57-jurisdiction matrix, or read which law governs your estate. General information, not legal advice.
The primary official sources the Mauritius Residency figures on this page are verified against. Where a mandatory fee is not in a published schedule, it is marked as disclosed by Mirabello from case experience.
Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation with a Mirabello investment migration specialist, in your own language. We will confirm which programme fits your profile, your budget and your timeline, and outline the precise path to your second citizenship or residence permit, at no cost and with no commitment.
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