FAQ
Common questions.
How much do I need to invest for the Mauritius golden visa?
The lowest minimum is USD 375,000, for home in an IRS, RES, PDS or Smart City project. Other routes: apartment in a building of ground plus 2 floors or more (USD 375,000), hotel unit under the Invest Hotel Scheme (USD 375,000) and Golden Visa Scheme: investment in set sectors (USD 1,000,000). Fees come on top.
What can I invest in for the Mauritius golden visa?
4 routes: home in an IRS, RES, PDS or Smart City project, apartment in a building of ground plus 2 floors or more, hotel unit under the Invest Hotel Scheme and Golden Visa Scheme: investment in set sectors. You need only one.
How long do I need to spend in Mauritius?
The official pages do not set a minimum number of days in Mauritius.
Does the Mauritius golden visa lead to permanent residence?
On the Golden Visa Scheme, once you have invested USD 1 million you can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit. The official pages give no path to permanent residence for the property route.
How long does the Mauritius golden visa last?
The permit stays in force for as long as you own the property.
How much does the Mauritius golden visa cost?
The EDB charges a non-refundable processing fee of MUR 25,000 for each property purchase application. No residence permit fee is published on these pages.
Can I work on the Mauritius golden visa?
Holders do not need an Occupation Permit or Work Permit to invest and work in Mauritius.
Who can apply for the Mauritius golden visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. Non-citizens who buy a home in Mauritius for at least USD 375,000 under one of the approved property schemes, or who promise to invest USD 1 million under the Golden Visa Scheme.
Can I bring my family?
Your spouse and children under 24 also get residence permits.
How do I apply?
The developer or your representative applies to the Economic Development Board (EDB) for the purchase. Once the deed is registered, you apply to the EDB for the residence permit for yourself and your dependants.
Sources
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: how to apply (edbmauritius.org)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (edbmauritius.org)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (edbmauritius.org)
- Mauritius: Residence permit through property acquisition (residency.mu)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.