Mauritius offers two main investment routes to residence, one built on a qualifying business and one built on approved property. This page sets out the kinds of cost involved so you can build a realistic budget, current as of June 2026.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
There are two common routes. The investor Occupation Permit is granted on a qualifying business investment, and at the time of writing the minimum sum was lowered to USD 50,000 transferred into a Mauritian account. The Occupation Permit combines the right to live and work for up to ten years and can lead to a twenty year Permanent Residence Permit after a qualifying period.
The property route grants a residence permit when a foreign national buys residential property priced above USD 375,000 in a scheme approved by the Economic Development Board, such as the Property Development Scheme, the Integrated Resort Scheme, the Real Estate Scheme, the Smart City Scheme or the Invest Hotel Scheme. The permit lasts for as long as the holder owns the qualifying property. Confirm the current threshold and accepted schemes with the official authority before you commit funds.
Government charges sit on top of the investment itself. For property purchases, registration duty and land transfer tax apply on the price, and these rates have been subject to change, so confirm the figure that applies on your purchase date. A non refundable application fee also applies to Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications. Treat any published number as indicative and verify it with the Economic Development Board, since fees and duties move with each finance act.
Most applicants use a licensed adviser, a notary for property transfers, and sometimes a tax or accounting professional for the business route. These costs vary with the complexity of your case and the value of the asset, so ask for a written fee schedule before you engage anyone. We do not name firms. We can introduce you to vetted, independent advisers through Get Matched.
A realistic budget adds four layers, the qualifying investment, government duties and fees, professional and notary fees, and your own relocation and living costs. For the business route there are also ongoing turnover conditions to maintain the permit over time. Because each layer changes with route, family size and timing, confirm every figure with the Economic Development Board before you act.
| Cost layer | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investor Occupation Permit, business investment | From USD 50,000 | Minimum qualifying sum at the time of writing, transferred into a Mauritian account. Confirm with EDB. |
| Property route, qualifying purchase | From USD 375,000 | Residence linked to holding approved scheme property. Confirm threshold and schemes with EDB. |
| Registration duty and land transfer tax | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Applied on the property price. Rates have changed, verify your purchase date rate. |
| Application fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Non refundable, applies to Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications. |
| Professional and notary fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by route, asset value and case complexity. |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Economic Development Board (EDB) registers investors and oversees the approved property schemes. Verify current rules on the official EDB website before acting.
No. The cost depends on whether you take the business route or the property route, plus government duties, professional fees and your own living costs. Treat any single number with caution and confirm with the official authority.
The property route grants a residence permit tied to ownership of the qualifying asset. Permanent residence has its own conditions and timelines. Confirm the current path with the Economic Development Board.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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