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IRS & PDS Scheme Updates: What Investors Need to Know
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IRS & PDS Scheme Updates: What Investors Need to Know

By Jean-François Morel
28 February 2026
7 min read

Mauritius' Economic Development Board announces simplified residency eligibility criteria for IRS property investors — effective April 2026.

In a move designed to further boost foreign direct investment, the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius has announced significant updates to the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and Property Development Scheme (PDS).

The changes, which come into effect in April 2026, streamline the application process for residency permits linked to property acquisitions. This is expected to further increase transaction volumes in the luxury segment.

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