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Residency, Relocation & Lifestyle

Where Property Investment Becomes Your Right to Reside

Mauritius is one of the few jurisdictions where acquiring the right property, under the right scheme, grants you and your family the right to live here indefinitely. Aurevya identifies, structures, and executes qualifying property investments under the PDS, Smart City, and earlier IRS/RES schemes, from developer due diligence through to residence permit issuance.

Overview

What is Property Investment Advisory?

Mauritius runs several Economic Development Board (EDB)-approved schemes under which non-citizens can acquire residential property: the Property Development Scheme (PDS), the Smart City Scheme (SCS), and the previous Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) or Real Estate Scheme (RES), which continue to govern developments approved before PDS's introduction. A qualifying purchase of at least USD 375,000 makes the buyer, and their spouse and dependent children, eligible for a residence permit, valid for as long as the property is retained.

Aurevya's role isn't brokering the property itself; it's the structuring and regulatory work around it: verifying the scheme and developer's EDB approval, structuring the acquisition, managing the residence permit application, and ensuring the purchase complies with the EDB's currency and financing rules that came into force in December 2024.

USD 375,000
Minimum Qualifying Investment
The threshold at which a residential property purchase under an EDB-approved scheme becomes eligible for a residence permit, covering the buyer, spouse, and dependent children.
4 Schemes
PDS, SCS, IRS, RES
Each EDB-approved route carries its own eligibility and structuring nuances; we advise on which governs a specific property.

Key Features

What Property Investment Advisory Delivers

01
Scheme & Developer Due Diligence
We verify that a development carries genuine EDB approval under PDS, Smart City, IRS, or RES, and confirm the promoter's compliance standing, before any commitment of funds.
02
Acquisition Structuring
We advise on whether the property should be acquired personally, jointly, or through a holding structure, including coordination with an existing trust or foundation for succession purposes.
03
Currency & Financing Compliance
We structure the purchase to meet the EDB's current funding rules, including the required Mauritian Rupee payment portion and, for properties above USD 750,000, the conditions under which the balance may be loan-financed.
04
Residence Permit Application
We prepare and manage the residence permit application arising from the qualifying purchase, covering the primary applicant, spouse, and dependent children.
05
Integration with Succession Planning
Where the property is intended as a long-term family asset, we align its ownership structure with the family's broader trust, foundation, or holding-company succession plan.
06
Ongoing Compliance
We advise on the conditions attached to maintaining the residence permit, including continued property ownership, and coordinate renewal or status changes as circumstances evolve.

Process

How It Works

01

Objectives & Scheme Selection

We establish whether the priority is residency, lifestyle, investment return, or a combination, and identify which scheme and developments fit that objective.

02

Property & Developer Due Diligence

We review shortlisted properties' EDB approval status, the promoter's track record, and the development's compliance with scheme-specific requirements.

03

Acquisition Structuring

We determine the optimal ownership structure and, where relevant, coordinate the purchase with existing or new trust, foundation, or holding-company structures.

04

Funding & Compliance

We structure the payment to comply with current EDB currency and financing rules and coordinate the transfer of funds through the appropriate banking channels.

05

Completion & Registration

We coordinate with notaries and the relevant registries through to completion, ensuring registration duty and other statutory obligations are properly settled.

06

Residence Permit Issuance

We submit and manage the residence permit application through to issuance, covering the primary applicant and eligible dependants.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A residential property purchase of at least USD 375,000 under an EDB-approved scheme, such as PDS, Smart City, or an IRS/RES development, makes the buyer, spouse, and dependent children eligible for a residence permit.
IRS and RES were the original schemes under which non-citizens could acquire residential property in Mauritius; PDS replaced them for new developments, though existing IRS and RES developments continue under their original rules. Smart City is a distinct framework tied to designated smart city projects, combining residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. We advise on which scheme governs a specific property and what that means for the purchase and permit application.
Yes. Non-citizens can purchase apartments in buildings of at least ground-plus-two storeys (G+2) without the scheme approval or thresholds that apply to PDS, IRS, RES, and Smart City properties. A G+2 purchase does not, on its own, make the buyer eligible for a residence permit.
Yes, and for families already using Aurevya for succession planning, this is often the preferred route. We advise on how a holding structure interacts with the residence permit application and with the property's role in the family's broader succession plan.
The permit obtained through a qualifying property investment generally remains linked to continued ownership of that property. Selling it, without a qualifying replacement purchase, affects the permit's validity. We advise on the implications before any resale.
A registration duty of 10% applies to non-citizen purchases of residential property under EDB-approved schemes, effective 1 July 2026 under the Finance Act 2025. This is payable in addition to notarial fees and the purchase price itself. We factor this into the total cost picture during the objectives and scheme-selection stage, so there are no surprises at completion.

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