Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Mauritius (RBI)

Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Mauritius (RBI)

Rankings

Overall ranking: 14th  (score: 84.77)

  • Procedure: 19th
  • Mobility: 21st
  • Tax Optimization: 6th
  • Quality of Life: 14th
  • Investment: 5th

Country Information

Legal Provision 

Region 

Africa

Minimum investment threshold 

$375,000

Year of inception 

2006

Visa-free countries 

143

Investment options 

Investment in an eligible business and approved real estate under the Property Development Scheme (PDS)

Physical presence requirements 

Must reside in Mauritius for at least 183 days per year to maintain tax residency and certain residence statuses

Family member inclusion 

The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children under 22 years of age and parents

Dual citizenship allowed 

Yes

Path to citizenship  

Eligibility to apply for citizenship apply for citizenship after five years of continuous residence

Average processing time  

2-4 months