Mauritius:Visa Requirements

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Mauritius: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • The traveler must carry a valid passport or another international travel document recognized by the Mauritian authorities. The Passport and Immigration Office requires the document to be valid until the end of the intended stay. The number of blank pages required in the passport, biometric passport requirement, machine-readable passport requirement, and common acceptance criteria for damaged passports are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The traveler must carry a return ticket to their country of origin or residence, have the right to re-enter that country, demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover the costs of stay in Mauritius, and be able to present a confirmed hotel reservation or valid accommodation sponsorship. The period of the bank statement and the minimum financial amount applicable to all visa-free travelers are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Entry for tourism or visit purposes does not confer the right to paid employment in Mauritius. Foreigners coming for work or residence purposes must have a valid work, residence, or entry permit before traveling. Admission to the country and the actual permitted duration of stay are determined by the immigration officer at the point of entry following examination. Tourist stay may be permitted for up to a total of six months in a calendar year, to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • All travelers traveling by air must complete and submit the Mauritius All-in-One Health Declaration Form before boarding the aircraft departing for Mauritius. The form requests flight or vessel details, personal information, purpose of travel, intended duration of stay, accommodation, emergency contact, and health declaration. For travelers arriving by sea, the relevant health declaration form applies. Whether the form must be carried in printed or digital form in current practice is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Under the temporary epidemic measures valid for the period 8 June–7 August 2026, acceptance of foreign travelers on board may be restricted based on specific travel or transit history within the last 21 days. Foreign travelers with such travel history are only permitted to be transported if they present the applicable document among a valid residence, work, student, spouse of a Mauritian citizen status, or Premium Visa; accepted travelers may be subject to quarantine, health assessment, and monitoring.
  • Travelers aged one year and over may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if they are arriving from an area with risk of yellow fever transmission or have transited for more than 12 hours at an airport in such an area.
  • For general visa-free entry, the requirement of travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, a specific number of photographs, a fixed amount required in a bank account, employment certificate, or daily travel itinerary are not definitively specified in the central official source.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • The existing and confirmed electronic visa scheme in Mauritius is the Premium Visa. This visa is intended for tourists, retirees, professionals traveling with their families, and persons conducting their work remotely for stays longer than six months and up to one year. The applicant must not enter the Mauritian labor market; the main place of business and source of income and earnings must be outside Mauritius. The visa is renewable and multiple-entry.
  • The application is made through the authorized online portal. The online Premium Visa form must be completed in full; the biographical information page of the passport, a passport-type photograph, and flight tickets including a return ticket covering the intended stay period of more than six months must be uploaded. The photograph dimensions, background color, date of taking, file format, and maximum file size are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The applicant must provide travel and health insurance covering the intended period of stay. The minimum coverage amount of the insurance is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • As proof of accommodation, a hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter from the host can be provided. If staying with a host, the host's proof of address and a copy of their identity document, passport, or residence permit must also be uploaded.
  • For financial sufficiency, bank statements for the last three months and an employment contract or income document showing monthly income must be submitted. A monthly income or financial resource of at least USD 1,500 per adult applicant and at least USD 500 per dependent child must be demonstrated.
  • For a spouse, a marriage certificate in English or French is required. For children, a birth certificate in English or French must be submitted. If a child is traveling with only one parent, a consent letter from the other parent is required. The competent authority may request additional documents depending on the circumstances of the application.
  • For applications made from outside Mauritius that meet all conditions, the Premium Visa is issued for one year. The approval must be used for travel within six months from the date of issuance; the one-year visa period starts on the date of entry into Mauritius. For an application made by a person in Mauritius with tourist status, the visa duration is determined in line with the validity of the health insurance and return ticket; both must be longer than six months.
  • The approved e-visa is sent by email. Whether it is mandatory to also carry the document in printed form is not definitively specified in the central official source. The application and Premium Visa are free of charge. There is no accepted payment method because no processing fee is charged. The official processing time is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Whether the Premium Visa application can be made from outside Mauritius or from within the country may vary depending on the applicant's citizenship status. The application should be made after checking the online system and published eligibility rules. There is no single universal application route applicable to all applicants.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • Under visa on arrival, the traveler must carry a valid and recognized passport or travel document, a return or onward travel ticket, sufficient financial resources, and a confirmed accommodation document. If staying with a sponsor, the sponsorship must be provable. The traveler must meet the conditions for admission to the country of return or onward travel.
  • The passport must be valid beyond the intended stay. The central official pages are not fully consistent regarding the minimum passport validity period. While the Passport and Immigration Office requires validity until the end of the intended stay, the Civil Aviation eAIP publication indicates an additional six months' validity beyond the stay date. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The visa issued on arrival for tourism purposes may be used for short-term holidays and visits. The total tourist stay permitted in a calendar year may not exceed six months, to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The actual duration granted at first entry is determined according to the traveler's status and the assessment of the immigration officer. A tourist visa does not confer the right to paid employment.
  • With a business purpose visa, a maximum total of 120 days per calendar year may be stayed; the stay per trip may not exceed 90 days. The applicant must not receive remuneration in Mauritius.
  • Visa on arrival for medical treatment purposes may be granted to foreigners who will receive treatment at a private health institution registered under the legislation of the Ministry of Health of Mauritius. The permit is determined according to the treatment period and may not exceed six months. A common central document list for treatment appointment, hospital admission letter, financial sufficiency, or health insurance has not been published.
  • All air travelers must complete and submit the mandatory All-in-One Health Declaration Form before boarding. For travelers with travel history subject to temporary epidemic measures, additional health screening, quarantine, or boarding restrictions may be applied. Travelers aged one year and over arriving from an area with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours in such an area may be required to present a vaccination certificate.
  • Visa on arrival and central visa extension procedures are free of charge. For application on arrival, the number of photographs, photograph dimensions, fingerprinting, biometric registration, mandatory interview, fixed financial sufficiency amount, and minimum coverage of travel insurance are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Visa on arrival does not constitute a guarantee of entry into the country. Final admission, duration of stay, and applicable conditions are determined by the immigration officer at the point of entry.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • The application must be made through a diplomatic mission or consulate of Mauritius. If there is no mission in the applicant's country of residence, the application may be sent to an authorized Air Mauritius office; if that option is also unavailable, to the official visa email address of the Passport and Immigration Office. The applicant must not travel to Mauritius before a visa decision is made.
  • The visa application form must be completed in full and signed by the applicant. A separate form is completed for each family member traveling on their own passport. If the applicant is unable to sign, a parent or legal guardian may sign.
  • Two recent, passport-type photographs must be submitted. The photograph dimensions, background color, date of taking, printing or digital file specifications are not definitively specified in the central official source. Some external missions may require the photographs to be identical.
  • A photocopy of the biographical information pages of the passport must be submitted. Some missions may also request certified copies of existing visa pages in addition to the biographical page. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • If the applicant resides in a country other than their country of citizenship, they must submit a copy of the residence permit. The residence permit must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Mauritius.
  • A ticket reservation for return or travel to the country of residence must be attached to the application. For accommodation, a hotel, apartment, or guesthouse reservation must be provided; the name, telephone number, and email address of the establishment must be stated.
  • For financial sufficiency, a bank statement for the last one month must be submitted. A common minimum amount applicable to all consular applications is not definitively specified in the central official source. Some diplomatic missions may set a daily minimum financial amount or require additional bank documents within their jurisdiction.
  • If accommodation is provided by a Mauritian citizen or a foreigner residing in Mauritius, proof of sponsorship, a copy of the sponsor's identity document or passport, residence permit if applicable, proof of address, and a recent bank statement must be submitted. In the sponsorship letter, the sponsor's name, address, telephone number, occupation, and relationship to the applicant may be required.
  • For a spouse or children traveling with the applicant, a copy of the passport of the accompanying person must be submitted. For a spouse, a marriage certificate is required; for a child, a birth certificate is required. From a minor applicant, a parental consent letter, birth certificate, and copies of the parents' passports are required.
  • For a business visa application, a letter from the sponsor or company in Mauritius is required. For applications made for the purpose of a workshop, event, or conference, a cover letter from the relevant ministry or institution must be submitted. For an application made for social or religious activity purposes, a letter from the religious organization in Mauritius is required.
  • All documents must be in English or French. Documents in another language must be translated into one of these languages. A common requirement of notarization, apostille, or legalization applicable to all applications is not definitively specified in the central official source. The diplomatic mission to which the application is made may request certified copies or additional certification.
  • Complete applications are expected to be finalized within 12 working days as much as possible. The application must be made at least one month before travel. The processing time may vary depending on the mission to which the application is made; some missions publish a processing time of approximately three to four weeks.
  • Mauritius's central visa processing is free of charge. However, external missions may charge postage, certification, or administrative processing fees. This fee and payment method vary by jurisdiction. For example, the Canberra High Commissioner's Office requires a 12 Australian dollar administrative fee to be paid by money order for applications within its jurisdiction; this amount is not applicable to all countries.
  • Short-term consular visas are usually issued as single-entry. Multiple-entry visas may be granted to genuine business applicants who need to make frequent entries and exits due to their business or duties. In a business multiple-entry visa, the calendar year total may not exceed 120 days, and a single trip may not exceed 90 days.
  • The competent authority may request additional documents. The requirement of fingerprinting, general biometric registration, or a mandatory interview applicable to all applicants is not definitively specified in the central official source. The issuance of a visa does not guarantee admission to the country; the final decision lies with the immigration officer at the point of entry.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • A transit visa may be issued for travelers continuing to a third country via Mauritius within 24 hours. If the transit period exceeds 24 hours, the traveler must obtain an appropriate entry visa before commencing travel.
  • The transit traveler must carry a valid passport or recognized travel document, confirmed onward flight ticket, confirmed departure information, and sufficient financial means to cover expenses during the transit period. The traveler must hold the visa, residence permit, or other entry documents required for admission to the next country. The fixed financial amount required for transit is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • There are different statements in central sources regarding passport validity. While the Passport and Immigration Office requires the document to be valid until the end of the intended stay, the Civil Aviation eAIP publication indicates an additional six months' validity. The number of blank passport pages is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • A traveler who needs to obtain a transit visa in advance must submit the general consular visa application form and the supporting documents required by the relevant mission. A single central checklist for transit visa-specific photograph dimensions, separate processing time, travel insurance coverage, and application fee has not been published. Central visa processing is free of charge.
  • Travelers transiting by air must also complete and submit the mandatory All-in-One Health Declaration Form before boarding. Travel or transit history within the last 21 days covered by temporary epidemic measures may prevent the traveler from being accepted on board or transiting through Mauritius.
Population
1,265,059(2026 est.)
Official language
No official language at national level; English is official language of the National Assembly
Government type
Parliamentary republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Port Louis
Currency
Mauritian rupee
Area
2,040 km²
Phone code
+230

Mauritius: Key Destinations

Port Louis is the capital and main entry point, with Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport serving as the primary gateway. Other key cities include Curepipe and Quatre Bornes, which offer a mix of colonial charm and local markets.

Mauritius is known for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and inland forests. Cultural attractions include the Aapravasi Ghat and the vibrant local cuisine reflecting Indian, African, and European influences.

Visitors often base themselves on the coast, with popular routes connecting the north and south. Domestic travel is easy via rental cars or buses, and excursions to nearby islands like Île aux Cerfs are common.