Origin → Destination
Move to Mauritius from South Africa
Occupation Permit, Premium Visa, proximity, low tax, English-speaking
Programmes
7
Cheapest from
USD $24,000/year
Fastest
0.07 months
Leads to PR
5 routes
Quick facts for South Africans moving to Mauritius
5 routes to permanent residency
Remote work allowed on some visas
Citizenship pathway available
All 7 Mauritius programmes
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Mauritius Premium Visa
Digital Nomad
Cost
Free application
Tax
15% flat income tax; foreign-source income largely exempt%
Processing
1 mo
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Residence Permit (Retired Non-Citizen)
Retirement Visa
Cost
USD $24,000/year
Tax
15% flat income tax. No CGT. Foreign income taxed only …%
Processing
1 mo
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Occupation Permit – Investor
Investor Visa
Cost
$50k min investment in Mauritian company (manufacturing…
Tax
15% flat income tax. No CGT. No inheritance tax. Strong…%
Processing
4 mo
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Mauritius Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$375k-$500k investment
Tax
15%
Processing
6 mo
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Mauritius Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$375k real estate or $375k investment
Tax
15% flat income tax%
Processing
12 mo
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Mauritius Premium Visa 2
Investor Visa
Cost
Free (USD 1,500/month income requirement)
Tax
15%
Processing
0.07 mo
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Retirement Permit (50+)
Retirement Visa
Cost
Free application
Tax
15%
Processing
2 mo