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Mauritius Residence Program

Residence in Mauritius through property, enterprise or the new Golden Visa.

Minimum investment
US$50,000
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
149
Processing
Varies by route
Visit / stay
Property permits last as long as you own the property

Buy online · 2026

Mauritius Residence Program

Live in Mauritius by buying property from US$375,000, starting a business from US$50,000, or through the new US$1 million Golden Visa.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permitVaries by route

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Mauritius offers several routes to residence, run by the Economic Development Board (EDB). The most popular is buying property. A non-citizen who buys a residential property for at least US$375,000 under one of the approved schemes – the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS), Smart City Scheme, Invest Hotel Scheme or a Ground + 2 apartment – receives a residence permit for themselves and their dependants for as long as they own the property. Under the IRS, RES and PDS, permit holders can also invest and work in Mauritius without a separate Occupation or Work Permit.

Entrepreneurs can apply for a self-employed Occupation Permit by investing US$50,000 in their professional activity, with three letters of intent (two of them from potential local clients) and turnover of at least MUR 2 million from the third year. The permit lasts 10 years and is renewable. A new Golden Visa scheme, announced by the EDB in August 2026, gives a two-year renewable e-visa to investors who commit at least US$1 million, invested within the first 12 months, in priority sectors such as financial services, fintech, ICT, tourism, healthcare, education, renewable energy and the blue economy. Retirees aged 50 or over can buy into approved Senior Living projects, with no minimum price.

After five years, investors, professionals, self-employed entrepreneurs and retirees can apply for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit (PRP), renewable for another 20 years, if they meet the turnover, salary or income-transfer conditions – for example MUR 3 million a year for the self-employed, or US$200,000 transferred over five years for retirees. Golden Visa holders become eligible for the PRP once they complete the US$1 million investment. The spouse, children and parents can be included. A non-refundable US$50 application fee applies to Occupation Permit and retiree applications from 1 December 2025.

Key benefits

  1. Residence for as long as you own a property from US$375,000
  2. Live and work in Mauritius without a separate work permit (IRS, RES and PDS)
  3. Entrepreneur route starting from US$50,000
  4. New US$1 million Golden Visa with the EDB's fast-track concierge service
  5. Path to a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit
  6. Spouse, children and parents can be included
  7. Rent out your property, with no restrictions on repatriating funds
  8. Option to become tax resident in Mauritius
  9. Stable, English- and French-speaking democracy in the Indian Ocean

Investment options

Self-employed Occupation Permit

US$50,000 invested in your professional activity; 10-year renewable permit; MUR 2 million turnover from year 3.

US$50,000

Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS)

Villa, apartment or serviced plot in an approved resort development.

US$375,000

Real Estate Scheme (RES)

Residential property in an approved RES development.

US$375,000

Property Development Scheme (PDS)

Luxury residential property in an approved PDS project; spouse and children under 24 included.

US$375,000

Smart City Scheme

Residential property in an approved smart city.

US$375,000

Ground + 2 apartment

Apartment in a condominium of at least two floors above ground.

US$375,000

Invest Hotel Scheme

Hotel unit in an approved resort; 45 days' own use a year plus leaseback income.

US$375,000

Golden Visa

2-year renewable e-visa; invest US$1 million in priority sectors within 12 months, then apply for PRP.

US$1M

Senior Living Residence (age 50+)

No minimum price; unit or life rights in an approved senior living project.

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children and, for PRP holders, parents
Visit or residence
Property permits last as long as you own the property
Processing time
Varies by route
  • Property from US$375,000 gives residence for as long as you own it
  • IRS, RES and PDS permit holders can work and invest without an Occupation Permit
  • 20-year Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years

Mauritius passport: travel access

149destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – visa required
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – no visa in advance
Show visa waiver countries

Albania · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Austria · Bahamas · Barbados · Belgium · Belize · Benin · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Chile · China · Comoros · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Estonia · Eswatini · Ethiopia · Fiji · Finland · France · Gabon · Gambia · Georgia · Germany · Ghana · Greece · Grenada · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Hungary · Iceland · Iran · Israel · Italy · Jamaica · Japan · Jordan · Kenya · Kiribati · South Korea · Laos · Latvia · Lesotho · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Marshall Islands · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Montenegro · Mozambique · Namibia · Nepal · Netherlands · New Zealand · Nicaragua · Nigeria · North Macedonia · Norway · Palau · Panama · Papua New Guinea · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Qatar · Romania · Russia · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · Saudi Arabia · Senegal · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · South Africa · Spain · Sri Lanka · Sweden · Switzerland · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Trinidad and Tobago · Tunisia · Tuvalu · Uganda · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · Vanuatu · Vatican City · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 5 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Mauritius Residence Program: FAQ

How much does the Mauritius Residence Program cost?

It starts from US$50,000 for the self-employed Occupation Permit, which is invested in your own professional activity. Property routes start at US$375,000, and the new Golden Visa requires a US$1 million investment. Retirees aged 50 or over can buy into approved Senior Living projects with no minimum price. A non-refundable US$50 application fee applies to Occupation Permit and retiree applications.

Which property schemes give residence in Mauritius?

A residence permit is granted for a residential purchase of at least US$375,000 under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS), Smart City Scheme, Invest Hotel Scheme, or for an apartment in a Ground + 2 building. The permit stays valid for as long as you own the property.

What is the Mauritius Golden Visa?

Announced by the Economic Development Board in August 2026, it is a two-year renewable e-visa for investors who commit at least US$1 million, invested within the first 12 months, in priority sectors such as financial services, fintech, ICT, tourism, healthcare, education, renewable energy and the blue economy. It covers the spouse and dependent children, and holders can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit once the investment is complete.

Can I get permanent residence in Mauritius?

Yes. After five years, investors, professionals, self-employed entrepreneurs and retirees who meet the income or turnover conditions can apply for a 20-year Permanent Residence Permit, renewable for another 20 years. The spouse, common-law partner, children and parents can be included.

Can I work in Mauritius on a property residence permit?

Under the IRS, RES and PDS, holders of a property residence permit are exempt from needing an Occupation or Work Permit to invest and work in Mauritius. Self-employed Occupation Permit holders work in their own business and may employ one local administrative staff member.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 5 October 2026 against: Economic Development Board Mauritius – Residency in Mauritius.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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