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Residence Permit by Qualifying Property Acquisition

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What investment option or options qualify?

According to the IMI snapshot dated 17 Sep 2026, the listed qualifying investment categories are real estate investments in designated projects under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES), Property Development Scheme (PDS), Smart City Scheme (SCS), Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS), or Ground + 2 Apartment Scheme (G+2).

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  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, how_to_qualify
    To qualify for this program, applicants must invest at least US$375,000 in one of the following real estate investment categories: - **Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS):** Projects with area bigger than 10 hectares - **Real Estate Scheme (RES):** Projects smaller than 10 hectares on freehold land - **Property Development Scheme (PDS):** Social and ecological impact-focused projects - **Smart City Scheme (SCS):** Multipurpose eco-communities - **Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS):** New or existing hotel units - **Ground + 2 Apartment Scheme (G+2):** Condominium developments with at least two floors above ground

What official minimum amount, tier or threshold applies to each relevant option?

According to the IMI snapshot dated 17 Sep 2026, the minimum investment amount is US$375,000 for qualifying real estate investment. Applicable fees are separate: $1,735 Permanent Residence Fee for the main applicant and $1,160 for each dependent.

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  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, how_to_qualify
    To qualify for this program, applicants must invest at least US$375,000 in one of the following real estate investment categories:
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, how_to_qualify
    Applicable fees: - $1,735 Permanent Residence Fee for the main applicant - $1,160 Permanent Residence Fee for each dependent

How long must the investment be maintained and what continuing ownership, investment or physical-presence conditions are important?

According to the IMI snapshot dated 17 Sep 2026, the initial residence permit is valid for 10 years and is renewable as long as the investment is upheld. Permit holders must prove ongoing contribution to the economy. The EDB conducts a review at the five-year mark to ensure required contribution levels are met; failure may lead to permit revocation. The snapshot does not specify whether the investment must be held throughout the initial ten-year term, after permanent residence, or upon exit.

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Limits of the record
  • Exact duration of investment maintenance beyond the permit validity period is not specified.
  • Specific physical presence conditions during the investment period are not detailed.
  • Whether the investment must be held throughout the initial ten-year term, after permanent residence, or upon exit is not specified.
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, citizenship_timeline_and_requirements
    Upon initial approval, applicants obtain temporary residence permits in Mauritius. The permit is **valid for 10 years** and is renewable as long as the investment is upheld, and applicants must prove **“ongoing contribution”** to the economy.
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, citizenship_timeline_and_requirements
    The Mauritian Economic Development Board (EDB) will conduct a review of permit holders at the five-year mark to ensure that applicants meet the required contribution levels. Applicants that fail to meet these benchmarks risk getting their permits revoked.

Which family members can be included where officially stated, and what broad residence/work rights result?

The non-citizen and dependants are eligible for a residence permit by virtue of the acquisition under the IRS, RES and PDS schemes when he has invested a minimum amount of USD 375,000. Non-citizens who have a residence permit under IRS/RES are exempted from an Occupation or Work permit to invest and work in Mauritius. The official source does not state which dependants are included or whether the exemption applies to them.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not specify which family members are included beyond 'dependents'.
  • The document does not state the residence rights of dependents separately from the main applicant.
  • The document does not state work rights for dependents.
  • The document does not state whether the exemption from Occupation or Work permit applies to dependents or only to the non-citizen who has the residence permit.
  • Main content
    The non-citizen and dependents are eligible for a residence permit by virtue of the acquisition under the IRS, RES and PDS schemes when he has invested a minimum amount of USD 375,000.
  • Main content
    Non-citizens who have a residence permit under IRS/RES will be exempted from an Occupation or Work permit to invest and work in Mauritius.

What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?

According to the IMI snapshot dated 17 Sep 2026, initial approval grants a temporary residence permit valid for 10 years, renewable as long as the investment is upheld. Permanent residency may be applied for after five years for Commonwealth citizens or seven years for non-Commonwealth citizens, with 12 months of continuous residence in the final year. Fast-track naturalization in two years is available for those investing at least US$500,000, subject to two consecutive years of physical presence without absence. The snapshot does not specify what happens to the investment upon exit or after obtaining permanent residency.

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Limits of the record
  • Fate of the investment upon exit or after obtaining permanent residency is not specified.
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, citizenship_timeline_and_requirements
    Upon initial approval, applicants obtain temporary residence permits in Mauritius. The permit is **valid for 10 years** and is renewable as long as the investment is upheld, and applicants must prove **“ongoing contribution”** to the economy.
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, citizenship_timeline_and_requirements
    Applicants may apply for permanent residency after meeting the required minimum period of uninterrupted residence: - **Five years** for Commonwealth citizens. - **Seven years** for non-Commonwealth citizens. In both cases, applicants must have 12 months of continuous residence in the final year before making their application.
  • PROGRAM_CONTENT, citizenship_timeline_and_requirements
    Applicants who increase their investment amounts to US$500,000 are eligible for fast-track naturalization in two years, provided they remain physically present in Mauritius for two consecutive years without any absence from the country.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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