Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius
At a glance
Mauritius visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Mauritius depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Mauritius, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Good to know
- Many nationalities (incl. EU, UK, US) receive a free tourist entry permit on arrival, typically for up to 60–90 days.
- Full visa rules are published by the Passport and Immigration Office at passport.govmu.org.
Do you need a visa for Mauritius?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Mauritius — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Mauritius
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 113 countries can currently enter Mauritius visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Mauritius they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Mauritius’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Mauritius runs on 230V with plug types C, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Mauritius uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for MauritiusLocation
Light & dark
Port Louis swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:06.
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