Retiring in Mauritius from South Africa
A short flight from home, familiar and English-speaking, with a stable currency, no inheritance tax and an established South African community.
For South African retirees, Mauritius offers stability and continuity: a hard, stable currency environment, no capital-gains or inheritance tax, excellent private healthcare, and a large, well-established South African community. It's a short, direct flight from Johannesburg — close enough to keep family ties easy.
We help South African retirees secure the retirement permit and manage the practicalities, and we'd always recommend confirming your South African tax-residency and any financial-emigration considerations with a specialist alongside our Mauritian advice.
The essentials
Close to home
A short direct flight keeps family, and trips back to South Africa, easy.
Stability
A stable economy and currency environment, with no CGT or inheritance tax.
Familiar & English-speaking
An easy cultural fit, with an established SA community already on the island.
Advice that joins up
We handle the Mauritian side and work alongside your SA tax and financial-emigration advisers.
Frequently asked
What are the tax implications for South Africans retiring in Mauritius?
Mauritius has no capital-gains or inheritance tax, and taxes income progressively (0–35%). Your South African tax position — including tax residency and any financial-emigration steps — needs specialist advice, which we coordinate with our Mauritian work.
Is there a South African community in Mauritius?
Yes — a large and well-established one, which, together with English being widely spoken, makes settling in straightforward for South African retirees.
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What our clients say
“Philip and his team have been excellent throughout our application for a retirement visa. They guided us through every aspect of the process and even looked after us personally when we were in Mauritius with our medical, banking and immigration visits. We found them very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable.”
“TBI does outstanding work and coordinates well on all issues related to property acquisition. Philip has strong ties with local agents, financial institutions and legal experts which makes the process smooth and easy. I really enjoyed working with TBI.”
“I am incredibly satisfied with the service TBI Mauritius provided. They truly “do what they say they will do,” and their professionalism, reliability and expertise make them a standout choice for anyone planning a move to Mauritius.”
“We reached out to TBI once we had decided to move to Mauritius. It has been invaluable to have Philip's knowledge and advice. Nastasia took us to our meetings at the EDB — she has an excellent relationship with them and getting our permits was a great experience. I highly recommend TBI for all your relocation needs.”
“I contacted TBI for the Mauritius Retirement Non-Citizen visa. Philip was in regular touch throughout the entire process. It took longer due to strict documentation requirements, but we finally got through. The company was very professional in their approach.”
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