Visa policy of Mauritius

Visitors to Mauritius must obtain a visa in advance unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.

Entry requirements

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

Visa policy of Mauritius
  Mauritius
  Visa not required (120 days for business purposes and 180 days for tourist purposes)
  Visa on arrival (60 days)
  Visa on arrival (14 days)
  Visa required

Visa exemption

Ordinary passports

Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Mauritius without a visa. Their stay is limited to 90 days per visit, up to a maximum stay of 120 days within a calendar year for business purposes and 180 days within a calendar year for tourist purposes:[4][2]

Non-ordinary passports

In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to the following travelers (unless otherwise stated):[4][2]

Visa on arrival

Citizens from the following countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival for the following period:[4][2]

60 days

2 weeks

Visa required in advance

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

Visitor statistics

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form". Safe Mauritius. Ministry of Health and Wellness (Mauritius). Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "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. 1 2 3 4 "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)