Mauritian Diaspora Scheme (tax holiday for returning diaspora)
Return to your family's island with a decade free of Mauritian income tax and duty-free ho…
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
A Government of Mauritius scheme, run by the Economic Development Board, that gives members of the Mauritian diaspora who move back to work or start a business a 10-year income tax exemption (5 years for young professionals) plus duty exemptions on a car and household goods.
Dream spread
Return to your family's island with a decade free of Mauritian income tax and duty-free household goods.
Relocation reality check
Only for Mauritian citizens with a valid passport or their children and grandchildren (not people who became citizens by registration). Each category has strict tests: professionals need a postgraduate degree, a job paying at least MUR 100,000 a month in a qualifying field and 5 years' continuous work abroad; young professionals must be under 30 with 3 years abroad; self-employed need MUR 250,000 invested and MUR 1 million annual income for 3 years. You must apply before returning or within 180 days of starting work or registering the business. The Mauritius-source exemption only covers the activity on your certificate, you must file an annual income statement, and duty relief is clawed back proportionately if the certificate is revoked within 4 years.
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The program expects a job with an employer in Mauritius — it is not a remote-work route.
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Eligibility
Mauritian citizens holding a valid Mauritian passport, or their children or grandchildren (with or without a Mauritian passport), returning as a professional, young professional (under 30) or self-employed person in a qualifying field of activity, with the required prior work experience abroad.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in Mauritius — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- Professional category: basic monthly salary of at least MUR 100,000. Young professionals have no salary floor; self-employed need an initial investment of at least MUR 250,000 and business income of at least MUR 1 million a year for the first 3 years.
- Duration
- 60–120 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Income from within or outside Mauritius exempt for 10 income years (professionals, self-employed) or 5 income years (young professionals) from the year of return; Mauritius-source exemption limited to the certified activity. Excise duty exemption up to MUR 2 million on one motor car (within 180 days); customs duty & VAT exemption on household and personal effects (within 180 days of return); no registration duty on a first home bought under the Smart City or Property Development Schemes. Non-citizen holders may apply for a permanent residence permit.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"the holder of a Certificate shall be exempt from income tax on income derived from within or outside Mauritius in the case of – (i) a professional or self-employed, during the 10 succeeding income years ... (ii) a young professional, during the 5 succeeding income years" (EDB (Mauritian Diaspora Scheme) Regulations 2023, reg. 10)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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