Real Estate Acquisition Reform in Mauritius, What Non-Citizens Need to Know !
Introduction: Mauritius is implementing significant changes to its real estate acquisition rules for non-citizens. A new
A stay of 3 months, renewable once (for a total of 6 months) within a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31.
At the end of the first 3-month period, it will be necessary to leave the territory for at least one day and return in order to benefit from an additional 3 months or to go to the immigration department in Port Louis in order to obtain the “Sesame” for 3 additional months.
Visas are not required for:
These guidelines are subject to amendment & should not be interpreted as definitive.
Foreign visitors must be in possession of a passport with a validity date exceeding their stay in Mauritius.
EDB Website
www.residency.mu
Visas Requirements
passport.govmu.org
A maximum period of 6 months can be granted in a calendar year on a case-by-case basis, subject to immigration requirements.
A maximum of 120 days in a calendar year for any stay of up to 90 days without remuneration for the holder in Mauritius.
Granted to non-citizens sponsored by socio-cultural organizations for a maximum of 45 days to conduct social and religious activities.
Granted only to foreign businessmen with business interests in Mauritius who require a visa prior to travel. A maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year is permitted, and each trip must not exceed 90 days.
Granted to passengers traveling to a third country within 24 hours.
Granted on arrival for the duration of treatment, but not exceeding 6 months.
Once the foreign student has returned all the required documents and payments to his/her host university in Mauritius, the institution will submit all the supporting documents to the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) located in Port Louis. The PIO will process and issue the student visa by email.
If it is a practical internship in the context of higher education, the student can go in person to the Passport Office mentioned above in order to file the application.
Foreigners who wish to stay in Mauritius for at least one year, alone or with their family, are eligible for the premium visa. This visa is intended for professionals, investors, and foreign retirees, among others. It allows them to stay on the island without entering the labor market. Foreign nationals must, in fact, continue to work remotely and prove that their money comes from outside. The premium visa is valid for one year and can be extended. It allows its holder to spend at least 180 days in Mauritius.
What is the procedure for obtaining a Premium Visa?
The process is easy and may be completed for free on the EDB website. When applying, you must present the following documents:
Introduction: Mauritius is implementing significant changes to its real estate acquisition rules for non-citizens. A new
Acquisition of a New Property in “Sale in Future State of Completion” (VEFA) by a
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In addition to being valid for ten years, it is also renewable for another ten years with the possibility of applying for permanent residency for 20 years.
In order to qualify, an expatriate must meet the following requirements:
These permits allow expats to live and work in Mauritius for 10 years, then they can renew for another 10 and for another 20 if it is an application for permanent residence. All applicants for business licenses must enter Mauritius with a “Business” visa (or the mention “Business”) on the passport.
Three types of permits are available:
Expatriates who have lived in Mauritius under a Retirement Residence Permit or an Occupation Permit for 3 years can apply for a permanent residence for 20 years if they comply with the following conditions:
The applicant should have received a monthly salary of at least Rs 150,000 for three consecutive years prior to applying for permanent residence.
Under the RES, IRS, PDS or Ground+2 programs, non-residents who invest a minimum of USD 375,000 in a property in Mauritius can apply for and benefit from residency as long as they remain the owner of the property.
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