The Mauritius Golden Visa is an investor residence scheme for high-net-worth individuals who invest at least USD 1 million in high-value economic sectors within their first 12 months in the country. Introduced as a measure in the 2026-2027 Budget and administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB), it extends the existing Premium Visa framework with two key enhancements: eligibility to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit as soon as the investment is made, and fast-track processing. It targets an elite cohort of roughly 100 recipients a year, aiming to attract global capital and expertise into priority sectors.
Note: the scheme was announced in 2026 and its detailed operational guidelines, fee schedule, and application channels were still being finalised by the EDB as of mid-2026, pending the enacting Finance legislation.
The minimum commitment is USD 1 million, to be invested within 12 months of arrival. Qualifying sectors named in the Budget Annex include FinTech, global treasury, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and renewable energy; the EDB additionally cites green energy, aquaculture, and approved public offerings as priority areas.
Upon effecting the USD 1 million investment, the holder becomes eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit — a materially faster route than the Occupation Permit (Investor) or the Residence Permit by Real Estate Investment, both of which require five consecutive years of prior permit-holding.
The visa is granted for up to two years and is renewable, with renewal contingent on the investment being sustained.
Golden Visa holders receive the same Income Tax Act incentives as Premium Visa holders: foreign employment income is taxed only when remitted to Mauritius; local spending via a foreign credit or debit card is not treated as a remittance; and funds deposited into a Mauritius bank account are not taxed where a declaration confirms the applicable taxes were already paid abroad. Mauritius applies a flat 15% income tax and levies no capital gains tax and no inheritance tax.
Holders may be accompanied by family under Premium Visa-style long-stay arrangements. Work permits for accompanying domestic workers are processed within 5 working days.
Holders may initially stay in hotels or rent residential property, and may acquire residential property only under EDB-approved property schemes.
The scheme is administered by the Economic Development Board. Fast-track processing is a stated feature. The detailed application channels, required documents, and fee schedule are to be published by the EDB in its operational guidelines.