Visa Information

• WARNING: Passengers arriving without a visa (if required) may be repatriated to their country of origin or residence at the transporting carrier's expenses.
  Stateless persons and holders of travel documents need a visa prior to their arrival.
  Passengers coming to Mauritius, other than for the purpose of tourism, visits or business should obtain prior authority from the Passport and Immigration Office before undertaking any travel to Mauritius. and apply for a visa prior to entry:
  
• visitors coming for religious purpose
• persons coming to take up employment
• persons coming for study purpose.
  Visa required except for:
• Citizens of Mauritius and their spouses and children,
• Persons who are residents of Mauritius under the Immigration Act,
• 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,
• Crew of a vessel traveling on duty or in transit to join another vessel,
• Holders of Laissez-Passez by the United Nations, SADC or other internationally recognized organizations,
• Persons who intend to remain in Mauritius only during the stay of a vessel by which they arrive and depart,

Tourist Visa and Business Visa on arrival A - Holders of Passports issued by the following countries may be issued a tourist or business visa at the airport, provided that he/she:

1. holds a valid recognized passport (beyond six months at arrival)
2. holds a valid return passage ticket to country of origin or residence
3. has confirmed booking of accommodation (if sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, applicant should produce supporting letter of sponsor, stating name, address and relationship)

has adequate funds to meet cost of stay in Mauritius is eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence

Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, People's Republic of China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Fiji Islands, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Papua, New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Samoa (Western), San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, St. Christopher and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Application for an extension may be made at the Passport and Immigration Office, Port Louis, Mauritius.

B - Holders of Passports issued by the following countries may be issued a tourist visa for a period of 2 (two) weeks on arrival, provided that he/she:

1. holds a valid recognised passport (beyond six months at arrival)
2. holds a valid return passage ticket to country of origin or residence
3. is eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence
4. has adquate funds to meet coust of stay in Mauritius
5. has confirmed booking of accommodation (if sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, applicant should produce supporting letter of sponsor, stating name, address and relationship)

Republic of Albania, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Romania, Union of Comoros.

Application for an extension may be made at the Passport and Immigration Office, Port Louis, Mauritius.

C - Holders of Passports issued by Republic of Korea may be issued a tourist visa for a period of 16 (sixteen) days on arrival, provided that he/she:

1. holds a valid recognised passport (beyond six months at arrival)
2. holds a valid return passage ticket to country of origin or residence
3. is eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence
4. has adquate funds to meet coust of stay in Mauritius
5. has confirmed booking of accommodation (if sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, applicant should produce supporting letter of sponsor, stating name, address and relationship)

D - Holders of Passports issued by Argentina, Brazil, Chile or Paraguay may be issued a tourist visa for a maximum period of 3 (three) months on arrival, provided that he/she:

1. holds a valid recognised passport (beyond six months at arrival)
2. holds a valid return passage ticket to country of origin or residence
3. is eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence
4. has adquate funds to meet coust of stay in Mauritius
5. has confirmed booking of accommodation (if sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, applicant should produce supporting letter of sponsor, stating name, address and relationship)

Nationals of countries NOT listed in any of the categories above must apply for a Tourist Visa before travelling to Mauritius. The time for processing of visa application takes 2 weeks following submission of application and all required documents. The application is not processed until all required documents and information are submitted. Application forms duly filled together with all required documents may be sent to the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius in Berlin. Please note that the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius in Berlin is accredited to Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and Ukraine only.

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
• has valid onward ticket
• has confirmed departure
• has adequate funds to meet the costs of transit, and
• is eligible to enter onward destination.

If transit exceeds 24 hours, visa should be obtained before traveling.

Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Liberia, Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen should obtain a visa before travelling to Mauritius even on transit.
Admission restrictions

The Government of Mauritius does not recognize passports issued by the following Governments:

• Taiwan
• The homelands of Botsphutatswana, Ciskei, Transkei, Venda or any other homeland existing in the Republic of South Africa
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

However, holders of such documents may apply for an entry permit and should not undertake any travel without prior authority.

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