The Mauritius residence programme is attractive to those seeking to bask in the tranquil and peaceful lifestyle that this magical island community offers as well as thrive off the growing importance that the country is enjoying as a global financial services centre.

Taking up Mauritius residence has a number of tax and lifestyle advantages and offers SADC (Southern African Group of Countries) citizens additional benefits and incentives such as being able to move unlimited capital into certain real estate in Mauritius without being subject to exchange control restrictions of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Gaining Mauritius Residence requires a minimum investment of US $500,000 through a qualifying residential property. One can gain residency through one of the following offerings:

1. The Integrated Resort Scheme (“IRS”) is for investors wanting to purchase luxury villas, and thereby non-citizens gain residency.  The minimum selling price of a property in an IRS development is US $500,000.
2. The Real Estate Scheme (“RES”) is targeted mainly for those investors, retirees and professionals, who want to invest, work and live in Mauritius or to those people who want to have a second home or holiday retreat in Mauritius. There is no minimum selling price in an RES development. Non-Citizens also gain residency with this option so long as the purchase is over US $500,000.