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Mieten in Mauritius

Partially verified Zuletzt geprüft June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

Mauritius has a mature, agent-driven rental market that is well used to foreign tenants (the island actively courts remote workers and permit holders). Most long-term residential leases run 12 months, with 24-36 months common in the premium segment that expats typically rent. Furnished apartments and villas are widely available, especially in coastal and northern areas (Grand Baie, Tamarin, Flic en Flac) and around the capital Port Louis/Ebene. Security deposits are modest (one to two months, legally capped at two months excluding charges) and one-off agency fees apply. A nomad arriving on an Occupation/Premium/short-term permit should budget the deposit, first month's rent and an agency commission as move-in cash. There is no German-style municipal address registration; residence is established through the EDB permit, and proof of address is only needed at specific touchpoints (permit, bank account, national ID for citizens). Practical English is universal, listings are mainly on a handful of national property portals, and an active short/mid-term market (Airbnb, serviced apartments) makes it relatively easy to land softly before committing to an annual lease.

Die Mietgrundlagen

Üblicher Mietvertrag
1 Jahr
Kaution
2 Monatsmieten
Möbliert
Möbliert üblich
Mittelfristiger Markt
Mäßiger Mittelfristmarkt
Adressregistrierung
Nicht erforderlich

Maklergebühr: Tenant-paid agency commission is common, typically one month's rent plus 15% VAT, paid on signature of the lease. Many private/owner-direct listings carry no agency fee.

Ihre Rechte als Mieter

Residential tenancies are governed primarily by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1999, supplemented by the Civil Code. The Act gives tenants baseline rights regardless of whether a written lease exists, but it excludes premises let with furniture, board or attendance — so many furnished expat lets fall under the general Civil Code lease rules instead. Landlords cannot evict without valid cause and must follow proper procedure. Deposits are capped at two months' rent (excluding charges) and must be returned within one month of departure once keys are handed over and the inventory is signed, with any deductions justified by estimates or invoices. Tenant notice is generally at least one month for leases under three years and three months for longer leases, usually by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. A written lease plus a signed inventory (état des lieux) at move-in is strongly advised.

Gut zu wissen

  • Foreigner-friendly and English-speaking: the market is used to expats and permit holders, and leasing rules apply equally to foreigners
  • Furnished apartments and villas are widely available in the segments nomads target (north, west coast, Ebene/Port Louis)
  • Low entry cost: deposit legally capped at two months and refundable within one month of move-out, with deductions requiring documented justification
  • An active short/mid-term market (Airbnb, serviced apartments) makes a soft landing relatively easy before signing an annual lease

Worauf Sie achten sollten

  • Many furnished expat lets fall outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1999 (which excludes furnished/board lettings), so protection rests on the written contract and Civil Code — read the lease carefully
  • Budget a one-off agency commission (commonly one month's rent + 15% VAT) on top of the deposit and first month's rent
  • Always sign a written lease and a move-in inventory (état des lieux) to protect the deposit refund
  • Short-term tourist rentals require the host to hold a Tourism Authority vacation-rental licence; confirm a holiday let is licensed, and note premium-area rents are markedly higher than inland
  • Notice periods (about one month for sub-three-year leases, three months for longer) and any break clauses should be checked before committing

Wo Sie suchen

Lexpress Property (lexpressproperty.com)PropertyCloud (propertycloud.mu)Property Finder Mauritius (propertyfinder.mu)PropertyMap (propertymap.mu)

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Mieten in Mauritius: FAQ

Mieten in Mauritius: FAQ

Wie viel Kaution brauche ich, um in Mauritius zu mieten?

Vermieter verlangen üblicherweise rund 2 Monats Miete als Kaution, zusätzlich zur ersten Monatsmiete im Voraus, plus etwaige Maklergebühr (tenant-paid agency commission is common, typically one month's rent plus 15% vat, paid on signature of the lease. many private/owner-direct listings carry no agency fee.). Planen Sie das als Einmalbetrag ein, bevor Sie ankommen.

Muss ich meine Adresse in Mauritius registrieren?

Eine Adressregistrierung ist hier für Kurzzeit-Ansässige keine allgemeine Pflicht, prüfen Sie aber, ob Ihr konkretes Visum oder eine Bank einen Adressnachweis verlangt.

Finde ich möblierte oder kurzfristige Mietobjekte in Mauritius?

Möbliert üblich und der mittelfristige Markt, auf den sich Nomaden verlassen, ist mäßiger mittelfristmarkt. Beginnen Sie Ihre Suche auf Lexpress Property (lexpressproperty.com), PropertyCloud (propertycloud.mu), Property Finder Mauritius (propertyfinder.mu).

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