Mauritius Golden Visa & Residency by Investment

Mauritius Residency by Investment Program

Mauritius offers residency through an investment of US$375,000 into approved real estate.

The permit is renewable and remains valid for as long as the property is held, and it extends to the main applicant’s spouse, dependent children and dependent parents.

The investment must be financed from funds transferred into Mauritius from abroad.

The program itself is not overly expensive and compares favourably with alternatives in Europe.  

It is well suited to those looking to genuinely relocate, whether for lifestyle, family, or international business purposes, and serves as the foundation for the pathway to Mauritian citizenship.

Other Mauritius Residence Permits

Mauritius also offers residence permits outside the real estate route, including the Occupation Permit for investors and self-employed applicants and a retirement permit for applicants aged 50 and over.

These thresholds are under review.

In May 2026, Mauritius announced a new Mauritius Golden Visa program designed to attract high-net-worth international investors, following Cabinet approval of the framework on 10 April 2026.

The provisions were introduced to the National Assembly on 24 July 2026 in the Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026.

The Bill is not yet law, parts of it commence only by Proclamation, and no applications are being accepted as yet.

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Mauritius Passport Ranking & Strength

According to the La Vida Passport Value Index, a Mauritian passport provides access to 179 of the world’s 227 destinations.

This represents 78.9% of worldwide destinations, 61.3% of global GDP and 81.2% of the worldwide visitor market, placing Mauritius 59th overall in La Vida’s Global Passport Ranking.

Mauritian passport holders benefit from broad international travel access, including simplified access to the UK and countries within the Schengen Area.

See how a Mauritian passport could add to your current passport using La Vida’s free Passport Value Report.

Taxation in Mauritius

High-net-worth investors considering residency in Mauritius may be attracted by its generous tax regime. Resident companies in Mauritius enjoy significant tax benefits.

The full corporation tax rate is 15%, and qualifying global business companies can reach an effective rate of around 3% on certain foreign-source income through partial exemption.

There is also no capital gains tax in Mauritius and no withholding tax on dividends. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and professional advice should be taken.

Please contact us for further details on residency by investment in Mauritius.