Retire in Mauritius
Featured city: Grand Baie
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Mauritius offers a dedicated residency permit for retirees aged 50+ who transfer a modest monthly income. It's a politically stable, English- and French-speaking tropical island with excellent private healthcare.
Premium residency for retirees 50+, tropical island, English-speaking
- English-Speaking
- Easy Visa
- Warm Climate
- Beach/Coastal
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure (roads, internet, utilities) may vary by region — visit before committing to a long lease.
Retirement visa
The Retired Non-Citizen Permit is valid for 10 years and requires a monthly transfer of $1,500 to a local bank.
Golden Visa (residency by investment)
Mauritius operates a residency-by-investment program that grants a renewable residence permit — and, in many cases, a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship — in exchange for a qualifying real-estate, fund, or capital investment. Terms, minimum thresholds, and eligible investment categories change frequently: confirm current rules with the official immigration authority listed above and a licensed immigration attorney before committing.
Cost of living
In Grand Baie, a modern villa or apartment can be found for $900 monthly, with reasonable utility costs.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
Private healthcare is high-quality and affordable, while public hospitals provide basic services for free.
Healthcare indexSafety
It is one of the safest countries in Africa, featuring a stable democracy and low crime.
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