Mauritius
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1,243,741
- 2025
- Area
- 2,010 km²
- Official languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee
- MUR
- GDP per capita
- US$12,991
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Mauritius permits dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation condition, and Mauritians who acquire another citizenship keep theirs unless they renounce it.
Mauritius (Africa) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #16/145 (91.0/100). Lowest relative position: Healthcare Index — #106/192 (54.3/100). The passport ranks #29/198 and reaches 162 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 71.2/100 (#54/199). On the entry side, 182/197 passports can enter Mauritius without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 4 active citizenship and residence programmes in Mauritius.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity54.3
- Safety & Stability84.5
- Economy & Income72.2
- Education70.5
- Environment & Clean Water73.1
- Infrastructure81.9
- Digital Connectivity69.8
- Equality58.5
- Learning Quality71.6
- Educational Attainment80.6
- Expected Years of Schooling61.3
- Education Spending64.1
- Basic Access71.9
- Violent Crime95.5
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism83.8
- Law Enforcement & Order69.3
- Road Safety70.6
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes75.9
- Coverage & Access88.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities31.5
- Spending & Investment18.4
- Financial Protection38.6
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security74.3
- Rule of Law & Property Rights61.8
- Political Stability83.8
- Institutions & Regulation73.4
- Financial Soundness64.4
- Monetary Stability61.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement85.0
- Education70.5
- Healthcare54.3
- Safety84.5
- Quality of Life69.9
- Cost of living72.4
- Passport75.0
- Passport75.0
- Quality of Life69.9
- Safety84.5
- Healthcare54.3
- Purchasing power & price stability56.8
- Education70.5
- Wealth Protection70.3
- Tax91.0
- Cost of living72.4
- Healthcare54.3
- Safety84.5
- Quality of Life69.9
- Tax91.0
- Wealth Protection70.3
- Affordable Prices77.2
- Price Stability61.1
- Purchasing power55.7
At a glance
Entering Mauritius
- Visa-free: 113 passports
- Visa on arrival: 69 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 15 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 4/12 indices: Education Index, Global Safety Index, Tax Freedom Index and Investment Migration ROI
- Above the regional median on 11/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Occupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB)
- Mauritius Premium Visa
- Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius
- and 1 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Mauritius
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
What is the population of Mauritius?
According to the World Bank, Mauritius had a population of 1,243,741 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Mauritius?
The official languages of Mauritius are English and French.
What currency does Mauritius use?
Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
Does Mauritius allow dual citizenship?
Mauritius permits dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation condition, and Mauritians who acquire another citizenship keep theirs unless they renounce it.
How strong is the Mauritius passport?
The Mauritius passport ranks #29 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 162 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Mauritius passport holders?
Holders of the Mauritius passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 48 destinations and need an e-Visa for 37. Full list: Mauritius passport page.
How many passports can enter Mauritius without applying for a visa in advance?
182 of 197 passports can enter Mauritius without applying for a consular visa in advance: 113 visa-free and 69 with a visa on arrival. 15 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Mauritius offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 4 active citizenship and residency programmes in Mauritius: Occupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB), Mauritius Premium Visa, Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius and 1 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Mauritius?
In Mauritius, Occupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB) requires a minimum investment starting from US$50,000 and Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius requires starting from US$375,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Mauritius?
In Mauritius, an application under Mauritius Premium Visa takes about 0 months, Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius about 2–6 months and Residence Permit for Retired Non-Citizen about 0 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Mauritius through these programmes?
Through Occupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB), citizenship of Mauritius is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius, citizenship of Mauritius is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Mauritius?
In Mauritius, Mauritius Premium Visa requires 0 days of physical presence a year, Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius 1 days and Residence Permit for Retired Non-Citizen 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Mauritius?
Family members included: Occupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB): spouse; Mauritius Premium Visa: spouse and children under 24; Residence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius: spouse and children under 24.
Where is Mauritius strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Mauritius is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#16 of 145) and weakest on the Healthcare Index (#106 of 192).
How does Mauritius rank for quality of life?
Mauritius scores 69.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #78 of 211.
Is Mauritius expensive to live in?
Mauritius scores 72.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #88 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Mauritius?
Mauritius scores 84.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #55 of 203.
How does Mauritius rank for healthcare?
Mauritius scores 54.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #106 of 192.
How does Mauritius rank for education?
Mauritius scores 70.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #61 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
