Mauritius grants a residence permit to foreigners who buy qualifying real estate approved by its Economic Development Board. American nationals can apply, and the permit lasts while you hold the property.
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.
American nationals are eligible. The core requirement is a qualifying property purchase in a scheme approved by the Economic Development Board, together with standard background checks. The permit extends to close family members, typically a spouse or partner and dependent children, subject to the current rules.
Acquiring Mauritian residence does not change your United States tax position by itself, since the United States taxes its citizens on worldwide income. Plan the tax consequences with a licensed advisor.
The main route is investment in approved residential property under recognised schemes such as the Integrated Resort Scheme, the Real Estate Scheme and the Property Development Scheme. You select an approved property, meet the minimum investment, and apply to the Economic Development Board. Confirm which scheme suits your plans with the official authority.
Processing of the residence permit by property investment is commonly described as taking a few months from a complete application, though timing depends on the file and official workload. Confirm current expectations with the Economic Development Board.
The qualifying property investment starts at 375,000 United States dollars in an approved scheme. Non refundable processing fees apply and vary by scheme. The permit remains valid for as long as you own the qualifying property, and it can open a path toward longer term residence over time. Confirm the current minimum and all fees with the Economic Development Board before acting.
| Item | Indicative figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property investment | From 375,000 United States dollars | In an Economic Development Board approved scheme |
| Permit validity | While you own the qualifying property | Subject to current rules |
| Family inclusion | Spouse or partner and dependent children | Confirm current scope with the authority |
| Processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Vary by scheme |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to foreigners, including Americans, who buy qualifying real estate approved by the Economic Development Board. Confirm current eligibility with the official authority.
The qualifying investment starts at 375,000 United States dollars in an approved scheme. Confirm the current minimum and any fees with the Economic Development Board.
The residence permit can support longer term residence and may open a path toward citizenship over time under separate rules. Confirm the current pathway and conditions with the official authority.
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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