Mauritius Permanent Residency (Property Purchase)
Mauritius MUS
Mauritius Permanent Residency through property purchase grants a 10-year renewable residence permit to non-citizens who buy property worth at least USD 375,000 in any of the government-approved real-estate schemes (PDS — Property Development Scheme, RES — Real Estate Scheme, IRS — Integrated Resort Scheme, IHS — Invest Hotel Scheme, G+2 ground-plus-two apartment, or Smart City Project). The PR permit covers spouse, dependent children, and parents. Naturalisation is possible after 5 years of legal residence (continuous residence required). Combined with Mauritius's 15% flat PIT, 47+ tax treaties, and FATF white-list status, the route is one of the more tax-efficient long-term-residency programmes globally.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 4 months
- Application Fee
- $1,000
- Minimum Income
- —
- Minimum Investment
- $375,000
- Family Included
- Spouse, dependent children, and parents included on the principal's permit
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 5 years
- Physical Presence
- PR permit valid 10 years (renewable while property is held). No minimum stay — holder may live in Mauritius full-time, part-time, or visit only.
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Mauritius operates residence-based taxation with a 15% flat PIT plus 10% Solidarity Levy on income above MUR 3M. PR holders become Mauritian tax residents at 183+ days physical presence; foreign-source income is taxable but no remittance requirement — i.e. no UK-style 'remittance basis' is needed because the rate is already low and the Mauritian network of 47+ tax treaties relieves double taxation.
- Renewal Cost
- $1,000
No income requirement. Eligibility is based on property investment of USD 375,000+ in approved schemes (PDS, RES, IRS, IHS, G+2, Smart City Project).
Application Timeline
Apply
4mo processing
Visa Granted
Initial permit
Permanent Residency
After 0 years
Citizenship
After 5 years
Key Requirements
- ✓Purchase property worth at least USD 375,000 in an approved scheme (PDS / RES / IRS / IHS / G+2 / Smart City)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Health declaration / fitness certificate
- ✓Proof of funds for the purchase
- ✓Application via the Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius
Am I eligible for Mauritius Permanent Residency (Property Purchase)?
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Minimum investment / capital
Programme requires $375,000.
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Application Process — Step by Step
- 01
Identify approved-scheme property
home countryProperty must be in an approved scheme (PDS, RES, IRS, IHS, G+2, Smart City). Buy through a licensed Mauritian real-estate agent. Government register confirms scheme approval.
Typical duration: 4-12 weeks
- 02
Submit PR application via EDB Mauritius
home countrySubmit application with property purchase contract, passport copies, health certificate, criminal record, biographical documents.
Typical duration: 8-16 weekssource ↗
- 03
Property completion + PR card issuance
destinationComplete property purchase. PR card issued for 10 years; renewable while property held.
Typical duration: 4-8 weekssource ↗
Documents Required
| Document | Issued By | Apostille | Translate to | Validity (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | Home country | No | — | 180 |
| Property purchase contract (USD 375k+) | Mauritian notary | No | — | — |
| Criminal record certificate | Home country | Yes | en | 90 |
| Health certificate | Approved doctor | No | en | 90 |
| Proof of funds | Bank | No | en | 30 |
Realistic Costs
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Excludes the USD 375,000 property purchase itself. Property transfer taxes ~5% of purchase price; notary fees ~1-2%.
Renewal
- First renewal after
- 120 months
- Subsequent cycle
- 120 months
- Renewal fee
- $1,000
- Requirements
- Continued ownership of approved-scheme property; clean record; renewed health declaration.
Path to Permanent Residency — Details
- Years required
- 0
- Integration test
- Not required
Path to Citizenship — Details
- Years required
- 5
- Language test
- No
- Civic test
- Not required
- Oath
- Required
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
Tax Residency
- Trigger
- 183 days/year of presence
- Taxation scope
- Worldwide income
- Exit-tax country
- No
Special regimes
- Mauritius 15% Flat PIT15% flat personal income tax + 10% Solidarity Levy on income above MUR 3M
All Mauritian tax residents
source ↗
Family Specifics
- Spouse work rights
- Spouse covered on PR permit; work rights via Occupation Permit if employed locally
- Child school enrolment
- Children may attend international schools (English, French, IB curricula widely available)
- Parent inclusion
- Eligible
- Sibling inclusion
- Not eligible
Gotchas — Things to Watch For
- ⚠USD 375,000 minimum is for the property — it's an investment threshold, not a fee, and you keep the property
- ⚠Approved-scheme requirement is strict — only specific real-estate developments qualify; ordinary Mauritian property purchases do NOT confer PR
- ⚠Citizenship after 5 years requires actual continuous residence — pure investor PR with no presence does not produce a passport
- ⚠Property transfer taxes (~5%) and notary fees (~1-2%) are above the headline USD 375k figure
What This Visa Does NOT Allow
- ×PR via property does NOT include automatic work right with Mauritian employers — separate Occupation Permit needed for active employment
- ×Renting the property as primary income source may affect PR renewal
Recent Legislative Changes
2024-07-01
Mauritius increased the property-purchase threshold for PR from USD 375,000 to USD 500,000 for IRS / RES / PDS schemes (G+2 and Smart City schemes maintained at USD 375,000). Existing pre-July 2024 commitments grandfathered.source ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell the property and keep my PR?+
No — the PR is conditional on continued ownership of the qualifying property. Sale of the property without acquiring an alternative qualifying property triggers loss of PR status.
Does PR lead to citizenship?+
Yes — Mauritian citizenship is available after 5 years of legal residence, subject to continuous-residence requirement (extended absences may break the clock). The 5-year clock counts from PR card issuance. Mauritius permits dual citizenship.
How is Mauritius PR different from Cyprus or Malta PR?+
Mauritius PR has a lower property threshold (USD 375k-500k vs €300k+ in Cyprus, €350k+ in Malta), confers a 10-year permit (vs unlimited in Cyprus / Malta), requires actual residence for citizenship (whereas Malta CBI does not require residence), and benefits from a 15% flat PIT and 47+ tax treaties. Mauritius is also outside the EU — important for some applicants but a disadvantage for those seeking Schengen access.
Good Fit For
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