The Mauritius relocation atlas
Everything you need to move to Mauritius — in your language.
Clear, current, nationality-specific guides on visas, tax, banking, housing and daily life. Whichever passport you hold, start here.
Your new home. Our expertise. Your future.
Mauritius has become one of the world's most attractive destinations for relocation — a politically stable, English- and French-speaking island with a 15% flat income-tax rate, no capital gains or inheritance tax, world-class private healthcare and international schools, and residence routes that are genuinely accessible to foreigners.
But the practicalities differ enormously depending on where you're from. Your visa options, how you're taxed, how you open a bank account and even how you bring your pets all hinge on your nationality and the treaty your home country holds with Mauritius. Getting those details right — and in the right order — is the difference between a smooth move and an expensive one.
Mauritius Relo is the multilingual atlas that maps it all out. Whether you're a British retiree, a French entrepreneur, a German remote worker or a South African family, you'll find clear, current, nationality-specific guidance on every part of the move — plus free tools to check your visa route, budget your new life and build a personalised relocation timeline.
Relocation guides
Deep, up-to-date guides on every part of the move.
Visas & Residence Permits
Premium visa, Occupation & Retirement permits, residency by investment — which route fits your passport.
Varies by nationalityTax & Residency
The 15% flat rate, tax-residency rules, double-taxation treaties and how they apply to your home country.
Varies by nationalityBanking & Money
Opening an account, transferring funds, currency and what non-residents need before they arrive.
Varies by nationalityHousing & Where to Live
Renting vs buying, foreign-ownership schemes (PDS, IRS, Smart City) and the best regions for movers.
Cost of Living
Real monthly budgets — rent, groceries, schooling, healthcare and utilities — with a live calculator.
Healthcare
Public vs private care, the clinics expats trust and health-insurance options for residents.
Schools & Education
British, French and IB international schools, fees, admissions and the university landscape.
Shipping & Pets
Container shipping, customs and duty, and the step-by-step process for bringing cats and dogs.
Tailored to your passport
Visas, tax treaties and banking work differently depending on where you're from. Pick your country.
Get your personalised relocation checklist
Tell us your nationality and timeline and we'll email a step-by-step plan.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people relocate to Mauritius?
Mauritius combines a low 15% flat income tax with no capital gains or inheritance tax, political stability, safety, warm year-round weather, and English- and French-speaking daily life. Add world-class private healthcare, international schools and accessible residence permits, and it becomes a compelling base for retirees, entrepreneurs and remote workers alike.
Where should I start when planning a move to Mauritius?
Start by confirming which residence route fits you, since it shapes everything else. Use the free visa checker for a likely permit, the cost-of-living calculator to budget realistically, and the timeline generator for a step-by-step plan. Then read the guides — beginning with the ones written specifically for your nationality, as visa, tax and banking rules vary by passport.
Can foreigners of any nationality move to Mauritius?
Yes. Mauritius welcomes movers from around the world, and citizens of many countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days to scout before applying. The available permits — Occupation Permit, Premium Visa, retirement Residence Permit and residence through property — are open to most nationalities, though the exact route, tax treatment and banking steps depend on your passport.
Is Mauritius Relo free to use?
Yes — all of the guides, nationality-specific advice and planning tools on Mauritius Relo are completely free to read and use. We're an independent information hub for people relocating to Mauritius; where it helps, we connect you to trusted partners for property, day-to-day services and personal relocation support, but the core guidance never sits behind a paywall.
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