Citizenship by registration for investors (Citizenship Act s.9(3))
Suspended programmes — Dormant in practice; no operational CBI programme; dual citizenship allowed
Citizenship by registration for investors (Citizenship Act s.9(3)) is a residence route in Mauritius (Quốc tịch qua đầu tư). Statute allows citizenship for an investor with ≥USD 500,000 invested in Mauritius and 2 yrs continuous residence; discretionary (Home Affairs), newspaper notices. Rarely if ever granted recently. The 2018 USD 1m 'passport' CBI plan was never enacted – no real CBI exists.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 400'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 2 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Loại | Quốc tịch qua đầu tư |
|---|---|
| Đầu tư | CHF 400'000 |
| Phí (gia đình) | — |
| Thu nhập / năm | — |
| Tài sản | — |
| Lưu trú tối thiểu | — |
| Thường trú | — |
| Quốc tịch | 2 |
| Làm việc | yes |
| Đối tượng | all |
| Thuế | Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT |
| Tính đến | 2026-10 |
General information only — not tax, legal, immigration, investment or financial advice, and no client relationship. Figures are simplified, indicative and may be out of date. Always verify with the official authority and a licensed professional in the country concerned before acting. Partner links, if any, are marked and may earn us a fee.