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Residency by investment, Mauritius

A residence route based on buying qualifying property within a government approved scheme in Mauritius, administered by the Economic Development Board.

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Reference
Official authorityEconomic Development Board (EDB), Mauritius
ProgrammeMauritius Residence by Investment
Information current as ofJune 2026
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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.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 18 May 2026.

Overview

Mauritius offers residence to foreign nationals who buy qualifying property within an approved development scheme. Applications are handled by the Economic Development Board, which oversees the approved schemes.

Only property inside designated schemes qualifies. Buying on the open market does not. Treat this page as an outline and confirm the current threshold and rules with the official authority.

Qualifying routes

The headline route is the purchase of qualifying residential property within an approved scheme. Public reporting describes a minimum purchase of 375,000 US dollar to obtain residence linked to home ownership.

Other investment and occupation routes into Mauritius residence exist with their own thresholds and conditions. Confirm which routes are open and their current minimums with the Economic Development Board.

Timeline

Public reporting describes review by the Economic Development Board taking a number of weeks, with the overall process commonly running from about two to six months. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.

Indicative costs

The property purchase is the main commitment, alongside government, registration and professional costs that sit on top. See the table and confirm the current amounts with the official source.

What it unlocks

Residence linked to qualifying home ownership can extend to a spouse and dependants under the programme rules, and lasts while the qualifying property is held. It is a residence route. Any later path to long term status follows separate Mauritian rules to verify independently.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Qualifying property, approved scheme375,000 US dollarConfirm the current figure with the official authority
Government and registrationConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by the authorities
Professional and other costsConfirm the current figure with the official authorityVaries by case

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB), Mauritius publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can I buy any property to qualify

No. Public reporting says only property within an approved scheme qualifies. Confirm eligible schemes with the Economic Development Board.

Does residence cover my family

Public reporting describes inclusion of a spouse and dependants under the programme rules. Confirm the current conditions with the official authority.

Is this citizenship

No. It is a residence route. Citizenship follows separate Mauritian 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.

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