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Mauritius has proposed a Golden Visa for investment of at least USD 1 million in priority sectors. Until it is in force, investors use the Investor Occupation Permit or the property schemes.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Advising UAE residents on residency abroad from our Dubai office.
What you getالمزايا
The proposed Golden Visa in the 2026 Bill targets aggregate investment of USD 1 million in priority sectors such as FinTech, green energy, aquaculture and approved public offerings, leading to permanent residence.
Until it commences, the Investor Occupation Permit (USD 100,000 initial investment under current EDB criteria) and the property schemes (above USD 375,000) are the investment routes to residence.
Include spouse, dependent children (up to 24 years), and dependent parents.
Access to healthcare, banking, and international travel benefits.
Safe, multicultural environment with a tropical climate year-round.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
The fund-investment Golden Visa is not yet confirmed in force; XIPHIAS confirms its status and criteria with the EDB before advising on it.
Clean criminal records for all adult applicants.
Proof of legal source of funds and investment documentation.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Who cannot apply
Applicants under 18 years of age.
Criminal convictions or non-compliance with legal requirements.
The processكيف نعمل
Preliminary Eligibility Check
Review your investment plans, age, and source of funds.
Confirm the Current Route
XIPHIAS confirms with the EDB whether the Golden Visa has commenced and, until it has, maps your plans to the Investor Occupation Permit or the property schemes.
Complete the Investment
Make the qualifying investment for the confirmed route via recognized banking channels.
Submit Residency Application
Submit all required documents, including proof of investment, to the Mauritius authorities.
Document Verification & Approval
Authorities review the application and confirm compliance with the route's requirements.
Permit Issuance
Receive the residence or occupation permit for the confirmed route.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
Certified copies; notarized translations if not in English/French.
- ✦Valid passport (all applicants)
- ✦Birth certificates & marriage certificate (if applicable)
Financial & Investment
Funds must originate from abroad.
- ✦Bank statements and source-of-funds/wealth evidence
- ✦Investment subscription/transfer documents
- ✦SWIFT confirmation of inbound funds to Mauritius
Compliance & Health
Required for main applicant and adult dependents.
- ✦Police/morality certificate (≤6 months old)
- ✦Medical certificate & health insurance
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Occupation Permit criteria (current EDB publication): Investor USD 100,000 initial with MUR 5m turnover from year 3 and MUR 8m from year 5; Professional standardised at MUR 50,000 a month; Self-employed MUR 2m from year 3 and MUR 3m from year 5. These supersede the older USD 50,000 / MUR 30,000 / USD 35,000 figures.
These are the Economic Development Board’s current published criteria. The 2025 Act does not amend the Immigration Act and the 2026 amending instrument is still a Bill, so XIPHIAS confirms the criteria in force for each file rather than treating them as law from a particular date.
Property above USD 375,000 under the IRS, RES, PDS or Smart City schemes gives a residence permit valid while you hold the property. The separate USD 500,000 non-citizen property route does not give a residence permit, occupation permit or permanent residence — the EDB guideline says so in terms.
From 13 December 2024, 85% of a qualifying property price must be paid in Mauritian rupees. Local bank financing carries a USD 750,000 threshold.
The Passport and Immigration Office and the EDB publish different permanent residence criteria. XIPHIAS confirms the operative criteria with the EDB in writing for each file.
A new Golden Visa at an aggregate USD 1 million in priority sectors, and an AI City Scheme, appear in the 2026 Bill. Neither is confirmed in force.
A USD 50 non-refundable application fee applies to Occupation Permit and Retired Residence Permit applications from 1 December 2025.
Compliance
Occupation Permit durations: Investor and Self-employed up to 10 years, renewable; Professional up to 3 years or the length of the contract.
Property routes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): a residential property above USD 375,000, with spouse and children under 24 included, valid as long as the property is held. Ground-plus-two apartments have a MUR 6m minimum but confer no residence.
Premium Visa: more than six months up to one year, renewable. USD 1,500 a month per adult and USD 500 a month per dependent child, with insurance, accommodation and three months’ statements. Holders must not enter the Mauritian labour market. Open to 114 pre-approved countries.
Retired Non-Citizen permit: age 50 and over, maximum 10 years, renewable.
Permanent residence permits run for 20 years, renewable; the qualifying criteria are confirmed with the EDB for each file.
Citizenship: 12 months’ continuous residence plus 5 of the preceding 7 years; the Minister may accept 2 years’ continuous residence where at least USD 500,000 is invested in Mauritius. Section 9(4) makes renunciation of any other citizenship mandatory.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Not yet. The 2026 Bill proposes a Golden Visa for aggregate investment of at least USD 1 million in priority sectors, including approved public offerings, leading to permanent residence. It is not confirmed in force, and its final criteria may change.
Start the Mauritius route.
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