What is the minimum investment for Mauritius residency?

The most accessible pathway is the Premium Visa with $375,000 property purchase. Retirees can qualify with $1,500/month proven income, and remote workers with $2,500/month income.

How long does Mauritius residency processing take?

Processing typically takes 2-4 months. The Economic Development Board provides efficient service for investor applications.

What are the tax advantages of Mauritius residency?

Mauritius offers 15% flat income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, and extensive double tax treaties. Foreign income remitted after 10 years of accumulation is also exempt.

Can I become a Mauritius citizen?

Citizenship is possible after 15+ years of continuous residence. Mauritius does not have a citizenship by investment programme—only residency pathways.

Do I need to live in Mauritius to maintain residency?

Premium Visa holders must visit at least once per year. Occupation Permit holders should maintain business presence. Retirement visa has 3-month initial stay requirement.

Can I use Mauritius as a base for Africa business?

Yes—Mauritius is the premier jurisdiction for Africa-focused investment with over 40 double tax treaties, including with most African nations, India, and China. Many funds and holding companies use Mauritius structures.

Is Mauritius safe for families?

Mauritius is consistently ranked Africa's safest and most liveable country. Crime rates are low, political stability is high, and infrastructure supports comfortable family living.

Can I work remotely from Mauritius?

Yes—the Premium Visa specifically caters to remote workers. You can work for foreign employers or operate international businesses while resident in Mauritius.

Does Mauritius offer a "golden visa" programme?

"Golden visa" is a generic term for residency and citizenship by investment routes. Mauritius's official route is the Golden Visa, which functions in the same way: qualifying investment in exchange for legal status.

Can my family be included in the application?

Yes. The application can include spouse; dependent children; immediate family members eligible; family members receive same visa duration; additional fees apply for dependents. Supporting evidence such as marriage and birth certificates is required.

Do I have to live in Mauritius?

Multiple-entry visa valid for up to 2 years. Renewal requires fresh application. No minimum annual stay requirement specified for visa maintenance. To become tax resident: 183+ days per year in Mauritius.

Can I obtain Mauritius citizenship through this programme?

Mauritius citizenship after 7 years continuous residence (5 years for Commonwealth nationals). Most pathways eligible except Premium Visa. Property schemes (PDS/IHS/Smart City) and Occupation Permit offer direct paths. Golden Visa requires conversion to residence permit first. Dual citizenship allowed.

Can I borrow against my portfolio to fund the investment?

In most cases, yes. A Lombard facility lends against your existing securities so the From $375,000 (property residence permit) requirement can be met without selling assets or triggering capital gains. We model the facility against your actual portfolio before you commit.

Mauritius From $375,000 (property residence permit) investment — Golden Visa programme

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Programme Overview

Mauritius Golden Visa

From $375,000 (property residence permit) — financed against your portfolio, not liquidated from it.

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Mauritius at a glance

Mauritius offers several routes, and they differ sharply in what they actually confer. The property route (PDS, IRS, RES or Smart City) requires US$375,000 and gives residence for as long as the property is held, extending to spouse and dependants, with no work permit needed.

Investment from

$375,000

property residence permit

Processing

13.3-14.3 months

Stay required

None

Golden Visa. Spouse and dependants included. There is a pathway to citizenship.

Mauritius Golden Visa — investment routes

Golden Visa (announced 6 May 2026, not yet operational)

Invest in fintech, AI, biotechnology, renewable energy or global treasury within 12 months of arrival.

▪Investment of US$1,000,000
▪Non-Mauritian national
▪Clean criminal record
▪Valid passport
▪Proof of legal source of funds
▪Multiple-entry visa valid for 2 years. Renewal requires fresh application demonstrating continued investment. To become tax resident: 183+ days/year.
▪Business Plan Preparation: 2-4 weeks

Property Development Scheme (PDS)

Buy approved villa/apartment in luxury development.

▪Investment of US$375,000
▪Non-Mauritian national
▪Purchase minimum US$375,000 property in approved PDS development
▪Property must be villa or apartment (not land)
▪Development must have EDB approval
▪20-year permanent residence permit. No minimum stay requirement to maintain residency status. To become tax resident: 183+ days/year.
▪Property Selection & Reservation: 2-4 weeks

Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS)

Buy resort unit in 5-star hotel.

▪Investment of US$500,000+
▪Non-Mauritian national
▪Purchase minimum US$500,000 unit in approved IHS resort
▪Resort must have 5-star rating and EDB approval
▪Unit enters resort rental pool (managed by hotel)
▪20-year permanent residence permit. No minimum stay requirement. Allocated stay days (typically 30-60 days/year) for personal use.
▪Resort Selection & Unit Reservation: 2-4 weeks

Smart City Scheme

Buy property in integrated modern development with offices/retail/schools.

▪Investment of US$375,000
▪Non-Mauritian national
▪Purchase minimum US$375,000 property in approved Smart City development
▪Property in mixed-use development (residential, commercial, schools, retail)
▪Development must have EDB Smart City certification
▪20-year permanent residence permit. No minimum stay requirement to maintain residency.
▪Smart City Selection & Property Choice: 2-4 weeks

Occupation Permit

Start/expand business or work remotely.

▪Investment of US$50,000/year
▪Non-Mauritian national
▪Option 1: Invest US$50,000+ in new/existing Mauritian business
▪Option 2: Self-employed professional earning US$50,000+/year (remote work)
▪Business must create jobs for Mauritians or bring skills/expertise
▪10-year residence permit. Renewable every 10 years. Must maintain business activity or employment. To become tax resident: 183+ days/year.
▪Business Plan or Employment Documentation: 1-2 weeks

Retirement Permit (Age 50+)

For retirees with US$1,500/month income.

▪Investment of US$40,000
▪Minimum age 50 years
▪Monthly income US$1,500+ from pension or passive sources
▪Option 1: Transfer US$40,000 to Mauritian bank account
▪Option 2: Purchase US$375,000+ property
▪10-year residence permit. Renewable every 10 years. Must maintain US$40K in local bank OR property ownership. Must maintain US$1,500/month income.
▪Documentation Preparation: 2-3 weeks

Premium Visa (Remote Work)

1-year visa for remote workers and digital nomads.

▪Investment of US$270
▪Remote worker or digital nomad
▪Employed by foreign company OR self-employed with foreign clients
▪Valid passport with 6+ months validity
▪Proof of employment or client contracts
▪1-year visa. Non-renewable (designed as test visa). Must leave after 1 year or upgrade to Occupation Permit or other pathway.
▪Documentation Preparation: 1-2 weeks

Mauritius Golden Visa benefits

Multiple-entry visa (2 years, renewable)
Fastest processing: 5 working days target
15% flat income tax for residents
Zero capital gains, inheritance, or wealth tax
Pristine beaches and world-class luxury resorts
Africa's safest country (top 30 globally)
Year-round tropical climate
English and French official languages
Direct flights to Dubai, London, Paris, Mumbai
Include immediate family members
Access to 12 championship golf courses
Superyacht marina facilities

Eligibility Requirements

▪Investment of US$1,000,000 minimum
▪Investment must be deployed within 12 months of arrival
▪Investment in qualifying sectors (fintech, AI, biotech, renewable energy, treasury)
▪Clean criminal record
▪Pass Economic Development Board due diligence
▪Pass Immigration security checks
▪Valid passport
▪Proof of legal source of funds
▪Investment must create economic value (not passive real estate)

Who can be included

Spouse
Dependent children
Immediate family members eligible
Family members receive same visa duration
Additional fees apply for dependents

Taxation

Mauritius residents (183+ days/year) pay 15% flat income tax. No capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax.

Residency requirements

Multiple-entry visa valid for up to 2 years. Renewal requires fresh application.

Path to citizenship

Mauritius citizenship after 7 years continuous residence (5 years for Commonwealth nationals). Most pathways eligible except Premium Visa.

Application process

Typical duration: 13.3-14.3 months

01
Business Plan & Due Diligence
1-2 months
Prepare investment plan, gather documentation, submit to Economic Development Board
02
Application Processing
5 working days
EDB reviews application and immigration conducts background checks (target timeline)
03
Visa Issuance
1-2 weeks
Receive multiple-entry visa valid for up to 2 years
04
Investment Deployment
Within 12 months
Deploy US$1M into qualifying business venture as per approved plan

Costs and fees (Commission)

Every charge the programme makes, and the sales commission an intermediary adds on top of them.

Property Investment

$375,000-$2,000,000+

Approved development property

Government Fees

$2,000-$5,000

Application and permit fees

Registration Tax

Property registration duty

Professional Fees

$5,000-$15,000

Legal and immigration advisory

Sales commission

$25,000–$50,000

Taken inside the scheme property price.

Fee based model

The same programme, bought without an intermediary's commission.

You save

$25,000–$50,000

The sales commission on the left, which you do not pay. The $2,500 fee replaces it.

Total estimated cost

$400,000-$2.1M+ depending on pathway and property

The sales commission above is on top of this figure.

What the advice costs

The programme costs the same. The advice does not.

Through a commission

$25,000–$50,000

Sales commission on Mauritius. Taken inside the scheme property price.

Through a fee

$2,500

Six months as a private client — route selection, the financing, the portfolio, and me on the end of a phone. Twelve months is $5,000. Paid by you, so the answer can be no.

Total saving

$25,000–$50,000

The whole commission, before the $2,500 fee. The programme costs what it costs either way.

This is the commission only. The licensed agent, the legal work and the government fees in the list above are payable whoever advises you, and nothing here removes them — a saving that quietly included a statutory fee would be the same trick in the other direction.

Commission ranges are typical rather than universal, and no firm is named. They are not published anywhere, which is the point of them.

How the paid track works →

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