Do you get residency when you buy property in Mauritius?
Direct Answer
Yes, purchasing a PDS or IRS property above USD 375,000 automatically qualifies the buyer and their dependants for a Mauritius Residence Permit.
Residency through property purchase
Mauritius has a clear pathway to residency through property purchase. The key rule is: buying a qualifying property at or above the minimum price threshold automatically entitles the purchaser and their immediate family to a Residence Permit.
Which schemes grant residency?
**PDS (Property Development Scheme):** Purchase above USD 375,000 → Residence Permit granted automatically for buyer, spouse, and dependent children under 24.
**IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme):** Same threshold and same entitlement. Many IRS properties are available on the secondary market.
**RES (Real Estate Scheme):** Residency is granted on IRS-equivalent properties resold under RES rules at or above the threshold.
**Smart City:** Properties below the USD 375,000 threshold do not automatically grant residency — a separate permit application is required.
**Ground + 2 apartments:** No automatic residency from this route regardless of price.
What the permit gives you
A property-linked Residence Permit allows you to live in Mauritius indefinitely as long as you own the property. It does not grant the right to work — for that, you need an Occupation Permit or a separate work permit issued by the Economic Development Board.
Permanent residency
After ten years of continuous legal residence (or five years under a Residence Permit), you can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP), which is valid for 20 years.
Process
Your notary submits the EDB application as part of the purchase process. The EDB issues the permit after registration of the deed of sale. Processing time is typically 10–21 working days from the EDB receiving the completed file.