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Mauritius residence by investment, status and changes in 2026

Mauritius residence by investment is open in 2026. This update sets out the changes from the 2025 to 2026 budget and Finance Act, the current rules and what to watch, and points you to the official source.

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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 24 May 2026.
The 2025 to 2026 budget and the resulting Finance Act changed several rules, including a reported rise in registration duty on approved scheme property and the discontinuation of a former buy anywhere property option.

What changed

Following the budget for 2025 to 2026 and the Finance Act that enacted it, registration duty on residential property bought through approved Economic Development Board schemes was reported to rise to a higher rate on these acquisitions.

A previously available option that allowed a property purchase anywhere in Mauritius at a higher investment threshold was reported to be discontinued. The main residence by investment route continues through approved real estate schemes.

Current rules

As of 2026 the framework is administered by the Economic Development Board. Residence is commonly obtained by acquiring qualifying property in an approved scheme above a set minimum, with a renewable permit while the investment is held. Separate occupation and self employed permits with their own thresholds also exist.

Retirement and other permit categories carry their own transfer and income conditions under the updated rules. Because figures shifted with the Finance Act, confirm the current minimum, duty and conditions with the official authority before acting.

What to watch

Budget measures in Mauritius are usually confirmed through a Finance Act and then Economic Development Board guidelines, so details can be refined after first announcement. Tax and duty rates on property are a particular area to monitor.

Watch the Economic Development Board for updated guidelines and confirm the current rules with the official authority.

Common questions

Is Mauritius residence by investment open in 2026

Yes. It is administered by the Economic Development Board. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.

What changed in the 2025 to 2026 budget

Reported changes include a higher registration duty on approved scheme property and the discontinuation of a buy anywhere property option. Confirm the current position with the official authority.

What is the minimum property investment

Reporting points to a minimum in the high three hundred thousand dollar range for approved scheme property, but figures changed with the Finance Act. Verify the current minimum 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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