Mauritius grants residency to foreign buyers of approved property, a route open to British nationals through schemes overseen by 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.
British nationals are eligible and face no nationality bar. Eligibility turns on buying property approved by the Economic Development Board, meeting the minimum investment and passing standard checks on identity and source of funds.
The residence permit extends to dependants, reported to include a spouse or partner, dependent children and parents. Confirm the current family rules with the official authority.
The main route is buying a unit in an Economic Development Board approved scheme such as the Property Development Scheme. The minimum qualifying investment has been reported at 375,000 United States dollars. Confirm the current minimum with the official authority.
The residence permit is reported to remain valid for as long as you keep ownership of the qualifying property, and is described as a pathway towards permanent residence and, in time, citizenship under separate criteria.
Processing of the residence permit through the Economic Development Board is reported to take roughly two to six months from a complete application. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Beyond the property price, buyers meet registration duty and land transfer tax, processing fees, notary costs and standard documentation. Property taxes for buyers who are not citizens have been reported to rise from 1 July 2026. Confirm the current rates and government fees with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property investment | Reported at a minimum of 375,000 United States dollars | Must be an Economic Development Board approved scheme |
| Registration and transfer taxes | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Reported to increase from 1 July 2026 for buyers who are not citizens |
| Processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by scheme |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB), Mauritius publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Buying a qualifying unit in an Economic Development Board approved scheme above the minimum investment can grant a residence permit. Confirm the current threshold and rules with the official authority.
It is reported to remain valid for as long as you keep ownership of the qualifying property. Confirm the current conditions with the official authority.
Mauritius describes the residence route as a pathway towards permanent residence and, in time, citizenship under separate criteria. Naturalisation has its own conditions. Confirm the current rules 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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