Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passport NoteAll visitors must
hold valid tickets and documents for their onward or return journey and adequate funds for their intended length of stay.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningCrime levels are low.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The cyclone season in Mauritius is generally between November to May.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | 3 | N/A |
Health CarePublic medical facilities are numerous and of a high standard and there are several inexpensive private clinics, mostly staffed by doctors educated in the west. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK; foreign visitors have to pay at state-run clinics and hospitals. Emergency evacuation health insurance is advised for those at serious risk.
Note: For travelers applying for a working visa or permanent residence, an HIV test will be required.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travelers arriving from infected areas. The Mauritius government considers those countries and areas classified as yellow fever endemic to be infected.
2Immunization against typhoid and poliomyelitis is sometimes advised.
3Malaria risk, exclusively in the benign
vivax form, exists throughout the year in northern rural areas, except on Rodrigues Island.
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