Visa policy of Mauritius

A foreign national wishing to enter Mauritius must obtain a visa prior to arrival, unless they are eligible for visa-free entry or eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.[1][2]

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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. Business visits may not exceed 120 days within one calendar year and a maximum stay of 180 days in total (tourism and business) is granted within one calendar year.[2]

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Visa exemption

Holders of passports issued by the following 115 countries or territories may stay without a visa for 90 days:[1][2]

In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:[1][2]

  • Holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of any country if not already exempt, except for Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen;
  • Holders of a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations or any other internationally recognized organisation;
  • Holders of an Interpol passport when traveling on duty.

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

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following 60 countries may obtain a visa on arrival valid for 60 days:[1][2]

Citizens of the following 5 countries may obtain a visa on arrival valid for 14 days:[1][2]

Visa required

Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories require a visa in order to enter Mauritius.[1][2]

Transit without a visa

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

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.[4] The visa is open to anyone who can show they have the financial resources to support themselves to live in Mauritius.[5] The visa does not allow holders to accept a job in the Mauritian economy.

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence:[6][7][8][9]

See also

References
  1. Visa Requirements in Mauritius
  2. "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Olympic Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
  4. "Mauritius introduces one-year premium visa for long-stay guests". Globetrender Magazine. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  5. "Mauritius Visas and Residency: How to make a successful move". Where Can I Live. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  6. Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014
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