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Mauritius Approved-Property Residence

Mauritius Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Buying a qualifying home in an approved Mauritius development can let you apply for residence while you continue to own it. The Economic Development Board (EDB) guidelines require a purchase value exceeding USD $375,000. Confirm the property's eligibility and exact value requirement before signing.

Property
A home in an approved IRS, RES, or PDS development
Purchase value
EDB guidelines say exceeding USD $375,000; confirm before signing
Residence application
Separate from the property purchase

Summary

Mauritius offers residence through property ownership in approved IRS, RES, or PDS developments when the home meets the qualifying purchase-value rule. EDB's guidelines use a value exceeding USD $375,000, so confirm the exact transaction before signing. Residence still requires a separate application after the property checks.

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Eligibility

This route covers three approved development programs: the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), and Property Development Scheme (PDS). A property's name or marketing does not prove that it is approved.

Check with EDB that the specific property, price, payment arrangements, and approval for you as a foreign buyer meet the chosen scheme's rules. After completing the qualifying purchase, you must apply separately for residence.

Residence through an approved Mauritius property
  1. Check before signing Ask EDB to confirm the property, price, and payment rules.
  2. Complete the approved purchase Obtain foreign-buyer approval and keep the records.
  3. Apply for residence Continue to own the qualifying property.

Check the exact value requirement, especially at USD $375,000.

What This Route Allows

Residence is linked to continued ownership of the qualifying property. EDB describes exemptions from work permits for these residence holders, but confirm that your issued status covers the work or business activity you plan to do.

What This Route Is Not

An ordinary property purchase does not automatically qualify. This is separate from the Mauritius Golden Visa and does not grant citizenship. Budget for fees, taxes, and transaction costs in addition to the purchase price.

Next Steps

  1. Ask EDB to confirm the property and qualifying purchase value, especially if the price is exactly USD $375,000.
  2. Obtain foreign-buyer approval and complete the purchase with the required records.
  3. Apply for residence. Keep proof of ownership and any dependent-family records current.

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