Mauritius permanent residence by investment
Permanent residence for living and doing business on an island in the Indian Ocean. Several routes to the status, from investing in property to opening your own company.
Mauritius is an island state in the south-western Indian Ocean that includes the island of Mauritius and a number of smaller islands: Rodrigues, Agalega, Cargados Carajos and others. Paradise beaches, lagoons with crystal-clear water, huge baobabs and mango trees charm foreigners from all over the world.
Legal grounds for permanent residence
To get Mauritius permanent residence by investment, foreigners can use one of the following routes:
- Investment in property from $375,000 under the Integrated Resort Scheme, Real Estate Scheme, Property Development Scheme and Smart City Scheme.
- Investment in a business from $100,000 - as a shareholder and director of a Mauritian company.
- Investment in technology from $100,000 - as a shareholder and director of a Mauritian company.
- Innovative projects - no minimum investment: the project is approved by the Economic Development Board or accepted by an accredited incubator, with R&D spending of at least 20% of operating expenses.
- Working in Mauritius under a contract with a minimum salary of about $1,050 (50,000 rupees) a month.
- Self-employment - an investment of at least $50,000 in a professional activity.
- For retirees aged 50 and over - a first transfer of at least $2,000 to a Mauritian bank account within 60 days, then at least $2,000 a month or $24,000 a year. The permit is issued for 10 years and does not allow paid employment.
On a free consultation we help you pick the investment route that fits your situation.
We will work out online the investment or income your family needs and what the permit costs for each member.
What changed in 2026
The 2026-2027 budget and the Finance Act 2026, signed on 12 August 2026, rewrote the rules for occupation and residence permits:
- the minimum investment for an investor rose to $100,000, and for renewal the company must show revenue of at least 5 million rupees, about $104,900, from the third year and 8 million rupees, about $167,800, from the fifth;
- two categories for professionals were merged into one with a salary from 50,000 rupees a month, about $1,050, in all sectors;
- the separate family permit was abolished;
- current holders are assessed under the former criteria at their first renewal from 1 October 2026.
For retirees aged 50 and over
A retiree aged 50 or over gets a 10-year residence permit, renewable for another 10, by proving income of $2,000 a month or $24,000 a year. The fee is $1,000. A spouse, parents and unmarried children receive permits alongside. You can invest in a business but may not be employed or draw a salary from it. The permit is issued for 10 years at once, so there is no annual renewal; you just keep up the monthly transfers.
20-year permanent residence
An investor who has held a permit for 5 years can get a 20-year permanent residence permit if company revenue is at least 15 million rupees, about $314,500, each year or 75 million rupees, about $1.58 million, over 5 consecutive years. The principal applicant pays $3,000 for the permanent residence permit.
Cost by item
- fee for the retiree permit - $1,000, for permanent residence - $3,000;
- investment under your chosen ground: from $100,000 in a company or from $375,000 in property under approved schemes;
- company registration in Mauritius with our support;
- health insurance and document preparation.
Exchange rate 47.7 rupees per dollar on 6 October 2026. Our manager calculates the cost of support for the permit itself in the chat.
Resident taxes
You become tax resident after 183 days on the island in a tax year or 270 days over that year and the two before; the tax year starts on 1 July. Individual rates are 0 to 20%, and foreign income is taxed only when the money reaches Mauritius. Tax-resident companies pay 15% corporate tax, and a 5% transfer tax is due when buying property. More on the Mauritius taxes page.
Comparison with other programmes
| Country | Threshold | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | business from $100,000, property from $375,000, pension from $2,000 a month | 10 years, permanent status for 20 years |
| Malaysia | deposit from $150,000 and a home | 5, 15 or 20 years |
| Thailand | from $19,350 | up to 20 years |
| Mauritius premium visa | income from $1,500 a month | up to 1 year, renewable |
Documents and steps
- Choosing a ground: business, property, work or retirement.
- Preparing documents: passport, birth and marriage certificates, police certificate, bank reference, proof of investment or money transfer.
- Filing online with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.
- Entry: Russian citizens do not need a visa for a short trip to Mauritius.
- Meeting the condition: investing in a company, completing a property purchase or transferring a pension to a local account.
- Receiving the permit and renewing it under your category's conditions.
How to get approved the first time
- an investment below the new $100,000 threshold for investors;
- at renewal, company revenue below the requirement;
- a retiree transfers less than $2,000 a month to the Mauritian account;
- the source of funds is not supported by bank documents.
Benefits of Mauritius permanent residence
Permanent residence for the whole family
You can include your spouse, your children and your parents in the application.
A plan B
With permanent residence you can come to Mauritius at any time and stay for an unlimited number of days.
Life in Mauritius
A tropical climate with a high level of safety and stability.
Income from your investment
The property you buy can be rented out.
How to get Mauritius permanent residence: step by step
Preliminary check
A Murblz immigration expert holds a free consultation and reviews the investor's documents. If there are potential complications, they suggest a solution or another program.
Finding a project to invest in
The investor picks a project to invest in, or opens their own business and puts money into it.
Meeting the investment condition
The investor completes the chosen investment route. Murblz helps pick the best-value property.
Due diligence
The permanent residence application is filed with the Economic Development Board of the Republic of Mauritius.
Getting permanent residence
Permanent residence can be issued in 6-8 months.
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Services
Murblz services in Mauritius
A passport or residence permit opens the door, but life behind it is awkward without a bank account and a roof over your head. Murblz specialists help with the account, property and company in the same country. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.
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