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.
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.
Visa policy map
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:
All European Union member states Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver 1
DR Congo
Non-ordinary passports In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to the following travelers (unless otherwise stated): Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of any country (except Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Libya, Mainland China, Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen); Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of Mainland China do not need a visa for up to 60 days. Crew of a vessel travelling on duty or in transit to join another vessel; Holders of a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations, COMESA, SADC or any other internationally recognized organisation; Holders of an Interpol Travel Document Holders of Laissez-passer issued by the African Reinsurance Corporation and the African Development Bank Group in Respect of their directors, officers or employees when traveling on duty; Holders of a European Union Laissez-Passer; Persons who intend to remain in Mauritius only during the stay of a vessel by which they arrive and depart; Spouses and children under 12 of nationals and residents of Mauritius do not need a visa for an Indefinite Stay.
Visa on arrival Citizens from the following countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival for the following period:
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:
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. 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:Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014
Nationality Total 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 285,271 273,419 271,963 254,323 243,665 151,846 149,807 141,904 129,754 115,326 138,439 146,040 146,203 143,845 141,665 132,815 118,856 103,761 75,237 62,231 128,091 112,129 104,834 101,943 93,120 85,766 86,294 82,670 72,135 61,167 65,739 72,951 79,374 89,584 63,365 41,084 40,252 36,272 30,680 29,985 38,362 35,101 31,337 29,185 29,557 20,948 21,271 18,559 17,835 17,529 18,577 17,596 16,643 11,425 8,303 16,507 5,142 3,164 2,854 2,390 16,418 13,269 10,080 6,926 4,796 15,727 16,420 15,675 14,223 11,465 15,539 15,516 14,551 11,634 6,454 15,064 15,252 15,304 10,013 8,633 14,365 12,730 11,740 12,215 13,039 14,254 10,495 8,503 7,267 6,852 12,058 11,866 9,614 9,050 8,001 11,006 11,153 9,295 11,444 13,289 10,805 11,318 10,525 9,655 7,751 6,908 7,418 6,971 7,204 6,858 5,370 6,258 5,332 5,005 4,949 4,461 4,912 4,254 4,369 2,691 4,237 3,235 4,035 3,422 4,004 4,020 3,744 4,659 3,276 2,829 2,871 2,742 2,809 3,230 2,765 2,854 2,600 2,594 2,519 2,670 2,496 2,553 2,264 4,352 2,167 1,698 2,157 1,331 2,046 2,315 1,924 1,802 1,913 1,386 1,767 1,592 1,740 1,312 1,519 1,512 1,358 1,505 1,355 1,340 1,207 1,088 1,195 1,157 1,182 1,331 1,124 994 1,070 1,072 1,049 808 1,002 1,052 956 886 938 1,034 901 771 829 1,046 823 675 809 876 800 672 797 697 Total 1,399,287 1,341,860 1,275,227 1,151,252 1,038,968
See also
Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens List of diplomatic missions of Mauritius
References