Mauritius grants residence to foreign nationals who invest in approved property or set up a qualifying business. This page explains how Nigerian nationals can approach it and where to verify the rules.
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.
Mauritius does not bar applicants by nationality, so Nigerian nationals may apply on the general terms. Property purchases by foreign nationals must go through schemes approved and administered by the Economic Development Board.
Dependants can usually include a spouse or partner, parents and financially dependent children who are not in paid work. Confirm the current family rules with the official authority.
The property route grants residence to a foreign national who buys a qualifying home within an approved scheme such as the Integrated Resort Scheme, the Real Estate Scheme, the Property Development Scheme or a Smart City project. The residence lasts while the qualifying property is owned.
A separate business route, the Investor Occupation Permit, is based on a transfer of capital into a Mauritius company with turnover targets over the first years. Confirm which route fits your goals with the official authority.
Processing depends on the scheme and the completeness of the file. Confirm the current processing time with the official authority.
Costs centre on the qualifying property or business capital plus government processing fees. The property route also opens a path toward permanent residence and, over a longer horizon, citizenship. Indicative figures are below and must be confirmed before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property purchase | From USD 375,000 in an approved scheme | Residence lasts while the property is owned. Confirm with the official authority |
| Business route (Investor Occupation Permit) | From USD 50,000 capital transfer | Turnover targets apply over the first years. Confirm with the official authority |
| Processing fee | MUR 10,000 for IRS and RES, MUR 20,000 for PDS | Non refundable. Confirm with the official authority |
| Pathway | Toward permanent residence | Longer term route toward citizenship. Confirm with the official authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes, through schemes approved by the Economic Development Board. Purchases outside approved schemes do not by themselves grant residence. Confirm the approved options with the official authority.
The property based residence remains valid for as long as the qualifying property is owned. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.
It can open a longer term pathway toward permanent residence and citizenship, each with its own separate rules. Verify the requirements with the official authority before relying on this.
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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