Welcome to Mauritius Entry Requirements
Mauritius Visa and Passports
A visitor must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitor?s visa is normally granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival, to almost all holders of a valid passport, with one or two exceptions. Visitors are strongly recommended to contact the Passport and Immigration Office in Mauritius or the nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate.
The visa can be extended upon request at the:
Passport and Immigration Office
Sterling House,
11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street,
Port-Louis,
Tel : (230) 210-9312 to 210-9317
Fax (230)210-9322
Mauritius Customs
* Passengers over 18 years of age may import the following duty-free items: 250 grams of tobacco (including cigars and cigarettes), 1 litre of spirits, 2 litres of wine, ale or beer, one quarter litre of Eau de Toilette and perfume not exceeding 100 ml.
* A plant import permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture, prior to the introduction of plants and plant material including cuttings, flowers, bulbs, fresh fruits, vegetables and seeds.
* It is prohibited to introduce sugarcane and parts thereof, soil micro-organisms and invertebrate animals.
* All imported animals including animal products need an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and a health certificate from the country of origin.
* Drug trafficking is illegal and carries very heavy penalties. Firearms and ammunition need import permits and must be declared on arrival.
Mauritius Tax:
Airport service charge: Rs 300 to be paid at the Airport by embarking passengers. Airport tax coupons can be bought along with your air ticket prior to departures.
Visa required except for:-
(a) Citizens of Mauritius,
(b) Persons who are residents of Mauritius under the Immigration Act,
(c) The spouse of a citizen of Mauritius,
(d) The child under the age of 14 years or step child or lawfully adopted child of persons referred to at (a) and (b) above,
(e) Holders of Diplomatic Passports other than those issued by the Government of Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria,Yemen, and Afghanistan,
(f) Crew of a vessel travelling on duty or in transit to join another vessel,
(g) Holders of Laissez-Passer by the United Nations, SADC or other internationally recognised organisations,
(h) Persons who intend to remain in Mauritius only during the stay of a vessel by which they arrive and depart.
(e) Holders of Passports issued by the following countries:-
Antigua and Barbuda, Namibia, Australia, Nauru, Austria, Netherlands, Bahamas New Zealand, Bahrain Norway, Bardabos, Oman, Belgium, Papua, New Guinea, Belize, Portugal, Botswana, Qatar, Brunei, Darussalam, Samoa (Western), Canada, San Marino, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Seychelles, Dominica Sierra Leone, Finland Singapore, France, South Africa, Gambia Solomon Islands, Germany (United) Spain, Ghana, St Christopher, Nevis, Greece St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent & Grenadines, Guyana, Sweden, Hong Kong Switzerland, Ireland, Tanzania, Israel, Tonga, Italy, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Tunisia, Japan, Turkey, Kenya, Tuvalu, Kiribati Uganda, Kuwait United Arab Emirates, Lesotho, United Kingdom, and Dependent territories, Liechtenstein, United States of America, Luxemburg, Vanuatu, Malawi, Vatican, Malaysia, Zambia, Maldives, Zimbabwe, Malta, Monaco, Mozambique.
(j) As from 01 October 2004, Nationals of the Republic of India, People?s Republic of China, Jordan and Lebanon visiting Mauritius for a period of stay up to fifteen (15) days do not require a visa to enter Mauritius.
(k) As from 01 November 2004 visa requirements are waived in respect of nationals of the new Member States of the European Union namely:-
Czech Republic Republic of Latvia, Estonian Republic, Republic of Lithuania Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland
(l) Holders of Passports of the following countries may be granted a visa of two weeks on arrival :-
Albania, Madagascar, Bulgaria, Romania, Comores Ex USSR**, Fiji.
(m) A visa for a maximum period of three months may be granted on arrival to nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay.
(n) A visa of sixteen days may be granted on arrival to nationals of Republic of Korea.
Health requirements
Smallpox - no vaccination certificate required;
Yellow Fever - a certificate is required from travellers over infected areas.
Cholera - no vaccination certificate required
Transit Visa
A Transit Visa may be granted to a passenger travelling to a third country, provided he leaves by the first available connecting flight. If the transit exceeds 24 hours, visa should be obtained before travelling.
National of Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Liberia, should obtain a visa before travelling to Mauritius even on transit.
