Chinese nationals can obtain residence in Mauritius by buying qualifying residential property in a scheme approved by the Economic Development Board, with residence held for as long as the property is owned.
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.
The residence route is open to foreign investors who buy qualifying property. We found no nationality bar for Chinese passport holders.
Dependants are reported to include a spouse or partner, parents, and dependent children. Confirm the current definition of eligible dependants with the Economic Development Board.
The route is investment in approved residential real estate. Reported approved schemes include the Property Development Scheme, the Smart City Scheme, the Integrated Resort Scheme and other approved categories.
Residence is tied to ownership, so the permit holds while the qualifying property is owned. Confirm the current list of approved schemes before committing funds.
Residence is reported to be granted in around two to three months once an approved property is acquired and the application is filed. Confirm the current processing time with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative and drawn from public reporting. Confirm the current threshold and fees with the Economic Development Board before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum property investment | USD 375,000 | In a scheme approved by the Economic Development Board |
| Processing time | About two to three months | Reported, confirm with the authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
We found no nationality bar for Chinese passport holders. Eligibility turns on buying qualifying property in an approved scheme. Confirm current rules with the Economic Development Board.
Residence is tied to ownership of the qualifying property and is reported to hold while the property is owned. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.
This is a residence route. Any path to citizenship has its own separate rules and timelines, so confirm the position with the relevant Mauritius authorities.
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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