Visa policy of Mauritius

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Visitors to Mauritius must obtain a visa in advance, unless they are a citizen of a visa-exempt country or are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.

While most visitors to Mauritius are visa-exempt or can obtain a visa on arrival, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed into the country.

Entry requirements[edit]

Travellers entering Mauritius are required to complete the "Mauritius All-In-One Travel Form" by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, either online or upon arrival in Mauritius.[1][2]

Under Mauritian law, all visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay (minimum of US$100 per day), confirmed hotel reservation and documents required for their next destination.[3][2]

Visa policy map[edit]

  Mauritius
  Visa not required (90 days)
  Visa not required (60 days)
  Visa on arrival (60 days)
  Visa on arrival (14 days)
  Visa required for entry, visa-free transit
  Visa required for entry and transit

Visa exemption[edit]

Holders of passports issued by following countries or territories do not need a visa to enter Mauritius. They are restricted to a maximum stay of 180 days per calendar year for tourism visits and a maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year for business visits:[4][2]

In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:[4][2]

Spouses and children under 14 of nationals and residents of Mauritius do not need a visa.[2]

Visa on arrival[edit]

Visitors from any country or territory that are neither visa exempt nor included in the next chapter can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days. However, the following passport holders are entitled to a visa on arrival valid for 2 weeks:[4][2]

Visa required[edit]

Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Mauritian diplomatic missions:[4][2]

Transit without a visa[edit]

Holders of confirmed onward tickets may transit through Mauritius without a visa for a maximum time of 24 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of the following countries:[2]

Passengers in transit must hold a travel document accepted for entry into Mauritius.

Merchant seamen in transit do not require a visa regardless of nationality or type of transport if the government is informed by the shipping company.[2]

Mauritius Premium Travel Visa[edit]

In October 2020, Government of Mauritius launched the Premium Travel visa as a response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian tourist trade.[6] The visa is open to anyone who can show they have the financial resources to support themselves to live in Mauritius. The visa does not allow holders to accept a job in the Mauritian economy.

Statistics[edit]

Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence:[7][8][9][10]

See also[edit]

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Mauritius.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form". Safe Mauritius. Ministry of Health and Wellness (Mauritius). Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Travel Requirements – Passport and Immigration Office". Passport And Immigration Office. Passport & Immigration Office. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Visa Requirements – Passport and Immigration Office". Passport And Immigration Office. Passport & Immigration Office. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. ^ Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
  6. ^ "Mauritius introduces one-year premium visa for long-stay guests". Globetrender Magazine. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  7. ^ Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2017-01-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2018-01-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2019-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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