Residency And Owning Real Estate In Mauritius

The sun shines and it is hot, the population is reputed for its kindness and hearty welcome, the country is beautiful and taxes are very low. Foreigners can now live in Mauritius, become permanent residents and purchase real estate. In this article, we will go over various possibilities open to non-citizens (of non Mauritius nationality) to acquire permanent resident status, either by working or investing there or just as retirees. We will also go briefly over the salient features of the Mauritius offshore regime.

The recently introduced concept of Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) enables foreigners to acquire luxury residential property of international standing, with high-class amenities and facilities. Already most of the villas under the multiple schemes underway have been sold out even before completion! The amenities and facilities offered by some of them include golf courses designed by Ernie Els or Rodney Wright, marinas, individual swimming pools, catering,