Can US citizens get residency in Mauritius by buying property?

Yes. Residence permit for property buyers under EDB property schemes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): from US$375,000 (about $375k). Residential property worth more than USD 375,000 bought under an EDB-approved scheme (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City); serviced land qualifies only once the home is built

How long does it take?

Residence permit for property buyers under EDB property schemes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): the authorities publish no processing time. The permit runs Not published.

Does it lead to citizenship?

No set path to permanent residence or citizenship through this route.

The Residency Index2027 edition

Mauritius residency for US citizens.

From: $375k
Permit in: —
Passport in: No
Index score: 51

American passport You can already stay 90 days without a visa; residency is for staying longer, banking and owning.

For US citizens

What is different for US citizens.

US citizens living abroad remain subject to US tax on worldwide income from all sources and must report all taxable income.
IRS, U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad
Foreign financial accounts must be reported on an FBAR once their aggregate value exceeds USD 10,000 at any time in the year.
IRS, Comparison of Form 8938 and FBAR requirements
FATCA Form 8938 applies to a single filer living abroad above USD 200,000 at year end or USD 300,000 at any time, but foreign real estate held directly is not reportable on it.
IRS, Comparison of Form 8938 and FBAR requirements

1 open route

The routes to living in Mauritius.

Residence permit for property buyers under EDB property schemes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City)

Open51

the Finance Act 2026 (in force 12 Aug 2026) repealed the 10% non-citizen registration duty that had been due from 1 Jul 2026

Minimum: US$375,000
What counts: Residential property worth more than USD 375,000 bought under an EDB-approved scheme (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City); serviced land qualifies only once the home is built
Processing: Not published
Permit: Not published
Time you must spend there: No rule published
Path to a passport: No set path to permanent residence or citizenship through this route.
Family: main applicant and dependants (spouse or partner and children)
Tax: Progressive personal income tax, top rate 35% (Finance Act 2026, from income year 1 Jul 2026)

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Residency rules, thresholds and fees change often, sometimes without notice. Everything here is general information, checked on the date shown, not legal, tax or immigration advice: confirm with the official source and a licensed adviser before you act. Continental sells property; we don’t arrange visas or residency.

Short answers

What people ask.

Can US citizens get residency in Mauritius by buying property?: Yes. Residence permit for property buyers under EDB property schemes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): from US$375,000 (about $375k). Residential property worth more than USD 375,000 bought under an EDB-approved scheme (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City); serviced land qualifies only once the home is built
How long does it take?: Residence permit for property buyers under EDB property schemes (IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City): the authorities publish no processing time. The permit runs Not published.
Does it lead to citizenship?: No set path to permanent residence or citizenship through this route.

Read it for your passport

Mauritius residency, passport by passport.

Visa-free stays: GOV.UK for British visitors (up to 60 days); Passport and Immigration Office list for the rest (90 days a visit, 180 days a year for tourism). Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Where we can help

Our markets, where a home can count.

We don’t sell homes in Mauritius. These are the countries where we do, and where buying one can count towards residency.

The homes: Homes in Thailand · Homes in Malaysia · Homes in the United Arab Emirates · Homes in Saudi Arabia · Homes in Oman · Homes in Spain.