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A villa overlooking the lagoon, a beachfront apartment or a penthouse above the palm trees – together with your right of residence in Mauritius. From a purchase price of USD 375,000 (around €334,000 at the October 2026 exchange rate), you receive a Mauritius residence permit – a Residence Permit for you and your family.
Armin Schreiber, Founder of Invest & Living Mauritius · Last updated: October 2026Free · no obligation · in person on site
If you buy a villa, an apartment or a penthouse in Mauritius for at least USD 375,000 in an approved property scheme, you can obtain a residence permit (Residence Permit). This allows you to live in Mauritius permanently – and your spouse and your children under 24 can also receive a Residence Permit. The permit generally remains valid for as long as you own the qualifying property. Depending on the acquisition scheme, you may also work and invest in Mauritius without an additional work permit.
| Minimum purchase price | USD 375,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligible properties | PDS, IRS, RES, Smart City and qualifying G+2 apartments |
| Family members | Spouse and children under 24; other relatives depending on the applicable requirements |
| Validity | For as long as you own the qualifying property |
| Minimum stay | No general annual minimum stay |
| Working and investing | Possible for qualifying permit holders without a separate Work/Occupation Permit |
| Processing time | Depends on the property project, acquisition scheme and approval procedure |
| Registration duty | Usually 5% of the property value |
| EDB processing fee | MUR 25,000 per property acquisition application under the relevant EDB schemes |
As of October 2026. The current statutory provisions and requirements of the Economic Development Board (EDB)apply in each case. Additional costs, in particular notary fees, may be incurred.
Not every property in Mauritius entitles you to a residence permit. What matters is the approved acquisition scheme and the purchase price. With qualifying properties from USD 375,000, you can obtain a Residence Permit. Various property schemes are eligible – from a newly built exclusive villa to an apartment in an existing residential development.
One of the main routes to buying property in Mauritius. These projects offer high-quality villas, apartments and penthouses, often with a pool, security and other services. You often buy directly from the developer – even before completion.
Buy a new build in MauritiusThe predecessor schemes of the PDS. In existing developments you will find villas and apartments, some in particularly sought-after locations on the island. For resales, we check the ownership, the project approval and the condition of the property.
Discover existing propertiesModern, planned neighbourhoods that combine living, working, shopping and leisure. An interesting choice if you prefer short distances, good infrastructure and a lively environment.
Discover Smart City propertiesEven outside large residential developments, you can buy qualifying apartments as a foreigner – in buildings with at least two upper floors. Purchases are generally possible from MUR 6 million. However, a Residence Permit requires a purchase price of at least USD 375,000.
Buy an apartment in MauritiusMy personal advice:Whether a property project is actually approved for foreign buyers and meets the requirements for a Residence Permit cannot always be seen from a sales brochure. I check this for you before you sign the CRP – as well as the build quality, the developer and any potential risks of the purchase.
Your Residence Permit generally remains valid for as long as you own the qualifying property. There is no general annual minimum stay. You can make Mauritius your main home or spend just part of the year on the island. Renting out the property is also possible, provided the rules of the respective property project and the legal requirements are complied with.
Many of my clients decide to live in Mauritius permanently after their purchase. Their property becomes their new home – with the opportunity to plan life on the island for the long term.
Other owners use their property for their own holidays and rent it out for the rest of the time. Whether this makes financial sense depends on the location, demand, running costs and the project's rental rules.
Some clients want to use their villa exclusively themselves. They come whenever they like and enjoy their home in Mauritius without renting it out to holidaymakers or long-term tenants.
I have experienced first-hand how rents in Mauritius can develop: around five years ago, I rented a villa for 75,000 rupees a month. Today, the same villa is let for 120,000 rupees.
In the same residential development, one of my clients has since bought a villa. We arranged the long-term rental for him at 120,000 rupees a month.
We continue to support our clients after the purchase. If required, my team and I take care of finding tenants, selecting suitable tenants, preparing long-term tenancy agreements and handing over the keys. We can also organise any necessary repairs for the owner.
It is important to check the rental potential before you buy. Holiday lets in particular may be subject to restrictions. Where an authorised project management company has to be involved, we coordinate our services accordingly.
You can find out what the requirements of the ten-year Retirement Permit are and how it differs from a residence permit through property purchase on my page Retirement Permit Mauritius – requirements and process.
Seven key steps take you from choosing your property to receiving your Residence Permit. My team and I help you prepare the required documents correctly in advance. We coordinate with the notary, the developer where applicable, and the other parties involved. How long the entire process takes depends, among other things, on the acquisition scheme, complete documentation and any necessary coordination.
Together we check whether the property is approved for foreign buyers and generally meets the requirements for a Residence Permit. I also look at the build quality, the developer, the location and any restrictions on renting. We clarify these questions before you make a binding decision to buy.
With the CRP – the Contrat de Réservation Préliminaire, or preliminary reservation contract – you secure your chosen property. It is usually signed at the notary's office, as Mauritius applies French civil law (Code Civil). Among other things, it sets out the agreed purchase price, the payment terms and important deadlines. We support you in the negotiations and help clarify any open questions before you sign.
To acquire the property, you need what is known as the Letter of Approval, or LOA for short. We explain early on which documents are required and help you compile them. In our process, the notary submits the documents to the Economic Development Board (EDB). For off-plan projects, the notary works closely with the developer. For a resale, we hand the prepared buyer documents over to the notary.
As soon as the required LOA has been issued and the contractual conditions are met, the final deed of sale is executed before the notary. For new builds, this is a VEFA contract (Vente en l’État Futur d’Achèvement), i.e. the purchase of a property that is still under construction – with payments made in line with construction progress. The notary then ensures that the deed of sale is duly registered.
Once the requirements for the property acquisition have been met, the application for your residence permit follows. For off-plan projects, the developer usually organises the relevant steps. For existing properties, we support you with the application. In both cases, we help you prepare all the required personal, family and medical documents.
The competent authorities review the documents submitted and the requirements for the Residence Permit. If additional evidence is needed, we help you obtain it and stay in contact with the relevant authorities. This is why we attach great importance to complete and correct documents right from the preparation stage.
Once the review has been successfully completed and the required formalities have been finalised, you receive your residence permit. The corresponding permits can also be granted to your eligible family members. We help you organise any appointments that may be required in Mauritius.
The processes for new builds and existing properties differ mainly in how we work with the developer, the owner and the notary. One thing remains the same: in both cases, we help you prepare the required documents at an early stage.
When you buy a new build, the developer provides the required project information and works closely with the notary. In our process, the notary handles the LOA submission.
Our support: We explain which personal documents are needed, help you compile them and clarify open questions with the parties involved. For these projects, the developer usually organises the rest of the Residence Permit procedure.
For a resale, we work directly with the buyer, the seller and the notary in charge. We help you prepare the required buyer documents and hand them over to the notary. In our process, the notary handles the LOA submission.
Our support: After the purchase, we also help you prepare and submit your Residence Permit application. If there are any queries, we stay in contact with the relevant authorities.
In our experience, you should often allow around one to four months for the preparation and issue of the Letter of Approval. In individual cases, it may be quicker or take longer. Key factors include the acquisition scheme, the completeness of the documents and the coordination between the parties involved.
The subsequent Residence Permit application is a separate procedural step. How long the entire process takes until you receive the residence permit therefore also depends on the notarial completion, the medical evidence and any personal appointments.
In my experience, good cooperation between the buyer, the notary and, where applicable, the developer is crucial when buying property in Mauritius.
My team and I help our clients compile the necessary documents even before the LOA is submitted. We work with experienced notaries and know the different procedures for off-plan and resale purchases.
We can also support you with the medical examinations if required. We can arrange appointments at medical facilities in Mauritius with which we have had good experiences. In our experience, the results are often available there within one to three days.
How the property purchase itself works step by step – from the CRP to the key handover – is explained in detail on my page The property buying process in Mauritius .
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If you buy a qualifying property in Mauritius, you can apply for a residence permit not only for yourself but also for your family.
Your spouse or recognised partner and your children under 24 can also live in Mauritius, subject to the relevant requirements. A residence permit may also be possible for financially dependent parents.
What matters is that we clarify early on which family members wish to come with you, which evidence is required and how best to prepare the applications.
Your spouse or recognised partner can also obtain a residence permit, subject to the applicable requirements.
Married couples need their marriage certificate. If one of the partners has previously been divorced, we also need the corresponding divorce decree.
If you are not married, we need proof that you live together as a couple, for example a Certificat de concubinage .
This can be, for example, a suitably issued declaration from a lawyer or notary, or a recognised affidavit. We clarify in advance which form is accepted.
Your children can also obtain a residence permit. Subject to the relevant requirements, this also applies to stepchildren and legally adopted children .
For older children, age, marital status and financial dependency play a particular role.
This means your children can move to Mauritius with you and go to school or study here.
However, separate residence and employment law requirements apply if they later wish to take up employment.
If your parents are financially dependent on you, a Residence Permit may also be possible for them, subject to the applicable requirements.
To this end, we need in particular to document the family relationship and, where applicable, the financial dependency in a clear and verifiable way.
In my experience, it pays to discuss such family situations early on.
That way, we can assess the options and prepare the required evidence in good time.
One of my clients bought a villa in Mauritius. Together with her, her husband, their two children and her father also received the corresponding residence permits.
In this way, the property purchase became not just a new home for a married couple, but a shared future for three generations.
To apply for the residence permits, we need the following documents in particular:
Important: Foreign certificates may need to be certified or apostilled and translated into English or French. Certain validity periods apply to medical evidence and other documents. Before submitting the application, we check which form of declaration of an unmarried partnership is recognised.
My advice from experience: Careful preparation is particularly important for families with previous marriages, unmarried partners, adult children or parents moving with them.
Even names spelled differently, a missing divorce decree or insufficient proof of the partnership can lead to queries and delays.
That is why my team and I check your family's documents in advance. We help you resolve any inconsistencies early on and prepare complete applications.
Because when you move to Mauritius, it is not just the property that should be right – but also your family's fresh start together.
When buying property in Mauritius, the main costs on top of the purchase price are the 5% registration duty and the notary fees, which are set on a statutory sliding scale. In addition, there may be fees for the Letter of Approval, the Residence Permit and the required documents. Here you will find an overview of the Purchase costs, a sample calculation and running costs based on our own experience.
The Finance Act 2026 reversed the increase in registration duty to 10% for the property purchases considered here. Special cases may differ.
Why are notary fees proportionally lower for more expensive properties? The statutory fee scale is tiered: different portions of the purchase price are charged at different rates. As a result, the average fee rate often falls for higher-priced properties. We clarify the exact amount, including disbursements, before you buy.
Non-binding guide based on €1 = MUR 53. Additional notary disbursements, document costs, possible fees for family members and individual extra costs are not included. The application fees actually payable should be confirmed in advance.
In addition to the syndic fees, there are operating costs and expenses for maintaining your property. These can vary considerably depending on the residential development, the size of the villa and your personal use.
In our experience, these are between around €180 and €400 a month in many residential developments. They cover security, management, and the care and maintenance of the communal areas. The owner normally remains responsible for their own villa.
These include electricity, water, internet and, where applicable, pool and garden maintenance. Air conditioning, pool equipment and irrigation affect the running costs. I show our actual figures further below.
You generally arrange buildings and contents insurance yourself, unless otherwise agreed within the development. Repairs, air-conditioning servicing and renovations should also be part of your budget.
For managed holiday lets, we know of fees of around 20 to 50% of the relevant rental income, depending on the residence and the scope of services. Long-term lets often use different models. That is why we review the terms before you buy.
We live in a three-bedroom villa and use the air conditioning mainly during the hot summer months. These are our own figures:
Personal figures for a villa on a plot of around 500 m². Excluding syndic fees, insurance, repairs and renovations. Not general average costs.
I explain in detail what the Finance Act 2026 has changed with regard to purchase costs in my article Finance Act Mauritius 2026: purchase costs .
Which route suits you better depends above all on your plans for life. Would you like to own a property in Mauritius, be professionally active, or rent at first to stay flexible? With a qualifying property from USD 375,000, you can obtain a residence permit that is linked to your ownership. The Retirement Permit, on the other hand, is open to you from the age of 50 – without buying property. In return, you must regularly transfer the prescribed amounts to Mauritius. Both routes allow a long-term stay. However, they differ in their requirements, in whether you may work and in your financial flexibility.
The information refers to the respective qualifying schemes and to meeting the legal requirements. Individual cases and official fees may require further checks.
If you are planning Mauritius as your long-term main home or second home and would like to invest capital in your own property, buying property may be the right route. You combine home ownership with a residence permit linked to the property. Under qualifying schemes, you can also work, subject to the applicable conditions.
My advice: Do not buy a property solely for the Residence Permit. Build quality, location, a fair market price and future resale potential are just as important. This is exactly where I support you with my many years of experience in real estate and construction.
Perhaps you do not yet know whether you would prefer to live in the north, west, east or south. Or you may not want to commit to a property permanently just yet. In that case, the Retirement Permit from the age of 50 gives you the opportunity to rent first, get to know different regions and settle in Mauritius without making a purchase decision.
My advice: Take your time with the decision. I know the different regions well and am happy to help you assess which location suits your desired lifestyle. Even if you do not want to buy a property at all, the Retirement Permit may suit your plans very well.
A residence permit is only one part of your decision. At least as important are your ideas about life in Mauritius, your financial scope and how flexible you want to remain.
I explain the requirements and process of the Retirement Permit in detail on my page Retirement Permit Mauritius . If you would like to compare both routes, we are happy to discuss in person which solution suits your circumstances.
The Retirement Permit and buying property are not mutually exclusive. For many of my clients aged 50 and over, combining the two is actually a particularly relaxed route to Mauritius. Perhaps you would like to settle in Mauritius before buying a property. Perhaps you have found an apartment below the USD 375,000 investment threshold. Or you may want to move with your household goods while the property purchase is still being completed. There are different solutions for these situations. What matters is that we coordinate the property purchase, the residence permit and your move from the outset.
Not everyone wants to invest at least USD 375,000 in a property. If you are at least 50 years old, combining a more affordable apartment with the Retirement Permit can be an interesting alternative.
You own your own property in Mauritius, while your right of residence is secured through the Retirement Permit. This allows you to live here long-term without having to meet the minimum investment for a property-linked Residence Permit.
However, foreigners may not buy just any apartment. Options include, for example, apartments within approved PDS or Smart City projects as well as certain G+2 apartments. For G+2, a minimum purchase price of MUR 6 million and a separate approval procedure generally apply.
For G+2 apartments, approval procedures can currently take several months. In some cases, we have even seen processing times of up to a year.
A special feature of G+2 purchases is that, in addition to processing by the Economic Development Board (EDB), ministerial approval is also required. The procedures therefore differ from those of other approved property schemes.
If you want to buy or move soon, we will look together at which acquisition scheme fits your timetable better. What matters is not only the purchase price, but also the required approvals and the specific project.
Some of my clients first opt for the Retirement Permit and initially move to Mauritius as tenants.
This gives them time to get to know the different regions. After all, whether you would like to live in the north, west, east or south is often hard to decide during a holiday.
Together, we explore different residential areas, view properties and find out what suits your lifestyle and your ideas.
From my experience: Some clients find their new home surprisingly quickly. Some have found a suitable property and decided to buy within one to three months of receiving their Retirement Permit.
Others deliberately take more time. And I think that is right: after all, you are not buying just any property, but possibly your future home. The Retirement Permit gives you the freedom to make this decision without unnecessary time pressure.
Have you already found or reserved your dream property and would like to move to Mauritius with all your household goods as soon as possible?
Several weeks or months can pass between the Letter of Approval, the notarial completion of the purchase and the final registration of your property.
If you are at least 50 years old and meet the requirements, it may therefore make sense to apply for a Retirement Permit in parallel with the property purchase.
If this is granted first, you already have an independent residence permit while the property purchase continues. This can be particularly helpful if you are already organising your move or would like to move into a rented property first.
As soon as the required proof of purchase and ownership is available, we can prepare the next steps for your property-linked Residence Permit together.
This way, both procedures can be coordinated in time, without you having to wait for the property purchase to be completed before making your entire move.
I have already planned and accompanied these different routes with my clients many times. Whether you want to arrive first, buy a property straight away or organise your move as early as possible: together, we will find the route that suits your personal situation.
Your residence permit is tied to your property. That is why the decision to buy should not be based on price alone, but above all on the quality of the building. A beautiful villa or a modern apartment can be convincing at first glance. Whether you will enjoy the property in the long term, however, often only becomes clear in the details: the materials used, the waterproofing, the workmanship and professional execution.
In Mauritius in particular, tropical rainfall, high humidity, strong sunlight and salty sea air place special demands on buildings. I have been working in the real estate industry since 1987 and have been building properties myself since 1990. Today I bring this experience to advising my clients in Mauritius. I look not only at how a property looks, but also at how it was planned and built.
For new-build projects, I review the building plans before you decide to buy. Among other things, I look at the layout, practical usability, structural details and potential weak points.
If I find points that could still be improved, I discuss them directly with the developer. Especially in an early planning or construction phase, some changes can still be made with reasonable effort.
Many later construction defects occur in places you can no longer see after completion. Waterproofing, joints, wet areas, terraces and the connections between different building components are particularly important.
That is why I ask the developer to explain – and where possible document – which materials and systems are being used. I am not only interested in whether something looks neat. I want to know whether the chosen solution is technically sound and suitable for conditions in Mauritius.
For new-build projects, I can also monitor construction progress on request. During agreed site visits, I check whether important details are being carried out in line with the plans and agreements, and look out for visible defects.
I document anything I notice and record it in a snagging list. I discuss these points with the developer and follow up on them as part of our agreed service. My aim is to identify problems as early as possible – before small workmanship errors turn into costly repairs later.
With existing properties, I pay particular attention to damp, waterproofing, visible structural damage and the condition of critical building components. Using suitable measuring devices, I check conspicuous areas for moisture, especially in the lower wall and floor areas.
Roofs and hard-to-reach parts of the building are also part of my inspection. If a roof cannot be walked on safely, I can inspect it from a suitable angle using a professional drone. This often makes it possible to identify potential weak points before the purchase and take them into account in your decision.
Would you like to know more about how I inspect properties in Mauritius? I explain in detail how I carry out construction progress inspections, document construction defects and conduct the handover inspection on my page Construction inspection in Mauritius .
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“We had already seen several properties in Mauritius, but were unsure which project was really right for us. Armin understood our wishes very quickly, critically evaluated several options and ultimately led us to a property we probably wouldn't have found on our own. What was particularly valuable for us was that he not only supported us with the purchase, but also negotiated directly with the developer and clarified important details for us. Throughout the entire process we felt we had an experienced contact by our side.”
“For us it was important not just to buy any nice villa, but a high-quality project with good build quality and a reputable developer. This is exactly where Armin's experience helped us enormously. He compared various projects, raised technical points we wouldn't have noticed ourselves, and also supported us through the purchase process and the meetings with the developer and the notary. In the end we bought a property we truly feel secure about.”
“At first, the move to Mauritius raised many questions for us: the Retirement Permit, a bank account, documents and the right order of the individual steps. Armin and his team guided us through the entire process in a very structured way and always told us clearly what needed to be done next. It was especially reassuring to have a direct contact on site and not to have to coordinate everything ourselves. As a result, the process was much more relaxed than we had originally expected.”
Here I answer the questions my clients ask most often about buying property and the associated residence permit – from the requirements and costs to your family, professional opportunities and your move to Mauritius.
With an investment of at least USD 375,000 or the permitted equivalent, you can obtain a residence permit with a qualifying property.
This includes, in particular, approved properties in PDS, IRS, RES and Smart City projects as well as certain G+2 apartments.
What matters is that the property meets the legal requirements of the respective acquisition scheme. Purchase costs do not count towards the required minimum investment.
Not automatically. As a foreigner, you may buy certain apartments in buildings with at least two floors above the ground floor (Ground+2 or G+2) from a purchase price of MUR 6 million.
For the property-linked residence permit, however, the qualifying purchase price must be at least USD 375,000 or the permitted equivalent.
Yes. If you are at least 50 years old, you can, for example, buy an apartment approved for foreign buyers for less than USD 375,000 and base your right of residence on the Retirement Permit instead.
You then live in your own property, while your residence permit is based on the Retirement Permit.
To do so, you must meet the requirements of the Retirement Permit, in particular the prescribed transfers to Mauritius.
Yes. You can use a qualifying property as a second home and, for example, spend only a few months a year in Mauritius.
For the corresponding property-linked Residence Permit, there is generally no annual minimum stay requirement.
It is important to distinguish between a residence permit and tax residence. Owning a property in Mauritius does not automatically make you tax resident there.
Yes. In approved off-plan projects, you can often buy a villa or an apartment before completion.
Depending on the contract model and agreement, payments are often made in line with construction progress.
Among other things, I check the building plans, the reliability of the developer, important contract terms and the planned construction.
When you can apply for or receive the Residence Permit depends on the specific acquisition scheme and the required proof of purchase and ownership.
A processing fee of MUR 25,000 is charged for the relevant acquisition applications. At an assumed exchange rate of MUR 53 to the euro, this is approximately €470.
Which fee actually applies depends on the respective acquisition scheme and the applicable approval procedure.
The Letter of Approval is the approval to acquire the property – it is not yet a residence permit.
For applications for a property-linked Residence Permit, a processing fee of MUR 25,000 has also been published.
This may be payable in addition to the fees for the acquisition approval.
We clarify which fees apply to your specific property scheme and, where applicable, to family members moving with you before the application is submitted.
For the property purchases considered here, the registration duty under the current rules is generally 5% of the relevant property value.
The increase to 10% introduced in the meantime was reversed by the Finance Act 2026. Depending on the time of purchase and the transaction, special rules may need to be taken into account.
For a property costing €500,000, for example, a registration duty of 5% amounts to €25,000.
Notary fees are based on a statutory sliding fee scale.
For higher-priced properties, the scale notary fees are often below 1% of the purchase price. In addition, 15% VAT and, where applicable, further disbursements are generally payable.
For a villa costing 1 million euros, our simplified sample calculation gives purchase costs of around €57,000, or 5.7%.
In addition, there may be costs for translations, apostilles, medical documents and other services.
The actual total depends on the acquisition scheme, any additional fees and your individual circumstances. For existing properties, contractually agreed estate agent fees may also apply.
Buying a property does not automatically mean that you become liable to tax in Mauritius on your entire income.
Key factors include your tax residence, your types of income and, where applicable, the double taxation agreement with your previous country of residence.
If you rent out your property, this may give rise to tax obligations in Mauritius.
For more complex tax questions, I recommend individual advice from a suitably qualified tax expert.
Your spouse or recognised partner and your children under 24 can also obtain a Residence Permit, subject to the applicable requirements.
A residence option may also be available for other financially dependent relatives, such as your parents.
We check individually which family members are eligible and which evidence is required.
As a rule, you need a valid passport, a birth certificate, recent passport photos and the required medical and personal documents.
Depending on the application, a police clearance certificate, marriage certificates, proof of cohabitation or documents on the financial dependency of relatives may also be required.
Medical examinations and police certificates must not be older than a certain period. Foreign certificates may need to be apostilled and translated into English or French.
No. For the corresponding property-linked Residence Permit, there is generally no prescribed annual minimum stay.
You can live in Mauritius permanently, spend only part of the year here or use the property as a second home.
Under the current rules, there is no annual minimum stay requirement for the Retirement Permit either.
Under the relevant qualifying property schemes, you can generally pursue professional activities without an additional Work or Occupation Permit in Mauritius.
Setting up a company and acting as a director may also be possible.
The general legal requirements for companies, taxes and, where applicable, regulated professions of course continue to apply.
We therefore check which acquisition scheme and which residence status suit your professional plans.
Yes, renting out is possible under many approved property schemes.
With long-term rentals, you can often decide for yourself how you market and manage your property.
Special rules apply to holiday lets depending on the project. In some residential developments, short-term letting is restricted or only possible through a specific management company.
Your property-linked Residence Permit is tied to ownership of the qualifying property.
If you sell it, the basis for this residence permit generally no longer applies. This may also affect your family members' permits that depend on it.
If you wish to remain in Mauritius, you should therefore arrange an alternative way to stay in good time, for example by buying another qualifying property or through a Retirement Permit or Occupation Permit.
If you want to replace your current property with another qualifying property, we need to clarify the residence implications of the sale and the new purchase in good time.
You should not assume that your existing residence permit will transfer automatically.
We therefore coordinate both transactions as closely as possible, so that you know early on which permits and evidence are required for your continued stay.
In our experience, for many property purchases the Letter of Approval takes around one to four months.
Depending on the acquisition scheme, however, the procedure can take considerably longer.
Important: the Letter of Approval is only one step in the procedure. The overall time until you receive the Residence Permit also depends on the completion of the purchase and your personal application documents.
Yes. Provided you meet the relevant entry requirements, you can generally travel to Mauritius before your Residence Permit is issued.
If your permitted stay ends before the procedure is complete, you can apply for an extension at the Passport and Immigration Office.
A pending Residence Permit application can be important evidence in this case. However, the immigration authority decides on the extension.
We have already supported many clients with this approach and help you coordinate the timing of your stay and your application.
Yes. If you move your residence to Mauritius and meet the requirements of the Mauritian customs regulations, you can generally import your used household effects free of import duties and VAT into the country.
These include, for example, furniture, household appliances and personal furnishings.
Your residence status, a complete packing list and the applicable import deadlines are particularly important.
Whether an existing permit application number is sufficient as evidence in an individual case should be clarified with the customs agent or the Mauritius Revenue Authority before shipping.
Yes. Subject to the requirements of the respective approved acquisition scheme, companies or trusts can also acquire property in Mauritius.
Under certain property schemes, an eligible natural person can be designated for the property-linked Residence Permit, for example a shareholder or another person eligible under the relevant regulations.
Whether buying through a company or a trust makes sense for you depends on your personal, tax and long-term objectives.
We discuss the possible ownership structures with you and, if necessary, involve an experienced notary or legal adviser.
Property purchase, Residence Permit, the approval process or moving with your family: my team and I help you find the right solution and plan the next steps realistically.
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