Can foreigners own land in Mauritius?
Direct Answer
Foreigners cannot buy bare land. They can only own property within government-approved schemes (PDS, Smart City, IRS) where land is included in the freehold title.
Can foreigners own land in Mauritius?
Foreigners **cannot purchase bare land** under the Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act. They can own residential property within approved schemes:
- •**PDS:** Villas, apartments, townhouses — full freehold including land
- •**Smart City:** Residential units in mixed-use masterplan communities
- •**G+2 apartments:** From USD 100,000; land included in title but no Residence Permit
Why the restriction?
To protect finite land supply and channel foreign investment through regulated, EDB-monitored schemes rather than ad hoc purchases.
Practical implication
For most buyers this makes no difference — approved scheme properties offer full freehold ownership. The key limitation: you cannot buy a plot and build independently.
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