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The scheme was announced as a cabinet decision on April 10, with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam outlining a fast-track process of 5 days and an annual cap of 100 applicants. Ramgoolam said applicants must invest at least $1 million within 1 year in sectors identified as strategic for diversification, including artificial intelligence, fintech, biotechnology, renewable energy, and global treasury services.<\/p>\n
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Mauritian Journalist and Media Expertise Director Jean\u2011Luc Mootoosamy said the announcement comes as the Middle East conflict disrupts routes and adds cost pressures for Mauritius, contributing to price rises and investor caution. Mootoosamy said Economic Development Board feedback referenced early interest from investors seeking relocation, with the Golden Visa presented as a response to those requests.<\/p>\n
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Mootoosamy also raised governance concerns around screening and oversight. Mootoosamy said a 5-day processing promise creates due diligence questions, particularly where background checks and source\u2011of\u2011funds verification are required to protect programme integrity.<\/p>\n
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The targeted sectors reflect Mauritius\u2019s push to diversify beyond earlier growth pillars such as agriculture, textiles, and traditional financial services, Mootoosamy said. Mootoosamy added that relocation interest is often linked to political stability and access to services.<\/p>\n
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Public debate is also intensifying around social impact. Mootoosamy said concerns include land affordability, restricted-access zones associated with earlier investor schemes, and wider questions about what remains accessible to Mauritian citizens when high-net-worth buyers enter property and business markets. Mootoosamy also referenced parallel pressures from low\u2011wage foreign labour inflows and ongoing emigration trends.<\/p>\n
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