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Mauritius Mauritian Diaspora Scheme Permanent Residence Permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a qualifying Mauritius citizen abroad or the child or grandchild of such a citizen who obtains a Diaspora Certificate.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +2
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Declared ethnic or national originThe applicant must be a qualifying Mauritius citizen abroad or the child or grandchild of such a citizen.
  • Documentary proof of the ancestral linkA non-citizen must first obtain a certificate under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme.
  • Qualifying Activity Category RequiredThe certificate application must qualify under the professional, young-professional or self-employed category.
  • Qualifying Field RequiredEmployment or self-employment must be in a qualifying field of activity.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe EDB defines diaspora members as eligible Mauritius citizens abroad or their children and grandchildren and provides category-specific economic criteria.
  • Family membersThe spouse, dependent child and limited wholly dependent next of kin may also receive permanent residence.
  • Official source basisThe EDB defines diaspora members as eligible Mauritius citizens abroad or their children and grandchildren and provides category-specific economic criteria.
  • Report summaryThe EDB defines diaspora members as eligible Mauritius citizens abroad or their children and grandchildren and provides category-specific economic criteria.
  • What the route grantsA non-citizen Diaspora Certificate holder applies separately to the Prime Minister's Office for permanent residence.
  • Work and study rightsProfessional and self-employed applicants need five years of continuous overseas experience; young professionals need three years.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousedependantschildren
  • Family membersThe spouse, dependent child and limited wholly dependent next of kin may also receive permanent residence.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxThe Immigration Act provides a ten-year permanent residence permit for a member of the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme.via lawsofmauritius.govmu.org
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Mauritius?
The official source states: For a qualifying Mauritius citizen abroad or the child or grandchild of such a citizen who obtains a Diaspora Certificate.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official diaspora.edbmauritius.org page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source diaspora.edbmauritius.orgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Mauritius government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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