AFRICA · PERMANENT RESIDENCE BY INVESTMENT

Mauritius Permanent Residence

Indohill's first African-continent program: an indefinite Mauritian residence permit through EDB-approved real estate, retained for as long as ownership continues.

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Minimum Investment

$375,000

Key Benefit

A residence permit valid for as long as the qualifying property is retained, building toward permanent residency and an eventual path to citizenship, under a flat 15% personal tax regime.

Mauritius Permanent Residence Permit Overview

Mauritius grants residence to qualifying real estate investors under a framework of government-approved development schemes, with every acquisition authorised by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius. Foreign buyers qualify by purchasing residential property in one of five EDB-approved scheme types: the Property Development Scheme (PDS, which has replaced the earlier Integrated Resort Scheme and Real Estate Scheme), Smart City developments, or a qualifying G+2 apartment.

This is Indohill's first program on the African continent, reflecting genuine, real-estate-backed residence rights rather than a donation-based route — the resulting permit remains valid for as long as the investor retains ownership of the qualifying property.

Benefits of Mauritius Permanent Residence Permit

A residence permit valid for as long as the qualifying property is retained, with no separate fixed holding period beyond continued ownership
Flat 15% personal income tax rate, with no capital gains, inheritance, or wealth tax
A path toward permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship, building on continued residence
The investment is a genuine, EDB-approved real estate asset rather than a non-refundable government contribution
A separate retiree pathway exists: a 20-year Permanent Residency Permit after 5 years, by transferring $200,000 in foreign currency, for those who prefer not to purchase property

Requirements

The main applicant purchases qualifying residential property in an EDB-approved scheme, at or above the minimum threshold:

1. EDB-Approved Real Estate Investment

Purchase of qualifying residential property valued at least $375,000 (or MUR 6,000,000 for a qualifying condominium of at least two floors above ground), under one of five EDB-approved scheme types: IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City, or a qualifying G+2 apartment. The threshold applies uniformly across all five scheme types.

Procedure

The applicant identifies a qualifying property within an EDB-approved development, and the acquisition itself must be authorised by the Economic Development Board, which maintains the official list of approved developments. Once the purchase and EDB authorisation are complete, the residence permit is issued, tied to continued ownership of the property.

Fees & Costs

Beyond the $375,000 property investment itself, applicants pay EDB authorisation fees, Mauritian property-registration duties, and separate legal and property due-diligence advisory fees. Indohill discloses the full statutory and legal fee breakdown for this programme, and every other programme we track, in the Global Matrix Marketplace fee breakdown tool before you commit to a specific property.

Residence Status Is Tied Directly to Continued Ownership

Unlike programmes with a defined minimum holding period after which the underlying asset may be freely sold, the Mauritius real estate residence permit remains valid only for as long as the investor continues to own the qualifying property — selling it ends the residence right rather than merely triggering a review. Indohill confirms this ongoing condition with every client, not just at the point of purchase.

Background & Legal Considerations

Mauritius's real estate residence-by-investment framework operates through the Economic Development Board's authorisation of qualifying acquisitions under its approved scheme categories — the Property Development Scheme (PDS), which replaced the earlier Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and Real Estate Scheme (RES), alongside Smart City developments and qualifying G+2 apartments. The EDB maintains the definitive list of approved developments eligible for non-citizen purchase and residence-permit qualification.

Program history

The dated milestones we have verified for this program, drawn from its legal basis and our Program Watch tracker. It is a record of what has changed, not a complete legislative history. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.

2002 New

Integrated Resort Scheme introduced

The Investment Promotion Regulations open the market to foreign buyers of luxury villas in designated resorts.
2007 New

Real Estate Scheme introduced

A second scheme provides for the sale of luxury residential property to foreign buyers.
12 JUNE 2015 Changed

Property Development Scheme replaces the earlier schemes

The Property Development Scheme and Smart City Scheme regulations are promulgated, and the Property Development Scheme replaces the Integrated Resort and Real Estate schemes.

Why Indohill Advises This Program

A private, advisor-reviewed intake — every application is scoped by a person, with the target property's EDB-approved scheme status independently confirmed before any recommendation
Coordination with pre-vetted Mauritian real estate developers and immigration counsel, reviewed against Indohill's Certified Partner Network standards before any introduction is made
Full statutory and legal fee disclosure through the Global Matrix Marketplace, including the ongoing ownership condition, before you commit
The same 5-phase advisory methodology Indohill applies across every program, from initial audit through lifelong governance and renewal support

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Mauritius Permanent Residence Permit FAQ

$375,000 (or MUR 6,000,000 for a qualifying condominium of at least two floors above ground), in a property under one of five EDB-approved scheme types: IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City, or a qualifying G+2 apartment.

Not necessarily, but the reverse matters more: selling the qualifying property while relying on it for residence status ends the residence permit, since it remains valid only for as long as ownership continues.

Yes — a separate retiree pathway allows a 20-year Permanent Residency Permit after 5 years, by transferring $200,000 in foreign currency, for those who prefer not to purchase real estate.

The Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius, which maintains the official list of approved developments and authorises every qualifying acquisition.

Yes, at a flat 15% rate, with no capital gains, inheritance, or wealth tax.

Indohill's tracked timeframe for this program is approximately 3 months, covering property selection, purchase, and EDB authorisation.

It can build toward permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship over time, though this depends on continued residence and is not automatic on property ownership alone.