Passports must be valid for six months after period of intended stay. All visitors must hold valid tickets for onward journey and documents required for next destination, adequate funds for the intended length of stay (minimum of US$100 per day), and confirmed booking for accommodation in
Mauritius.
Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourism or 90 days for business.
UK nationals: British citizens require a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to 60 days for
tourist purposes or 90 days for business, irrespective of endorsement in passport regarding national status.
Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourism or 90 days for business purposes.
Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourism or 90 days for business purposes.
South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourism or 90 days for business purposes.
Irish nationals: Irish citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourist purposes or 90 days for business purposes.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 60 days for tourist purposes or 90 days for business purposes.
Health
No vaccination certificates are required for entry into Mauritius, unless traveling from a country infected by yellow fever or where yellow fever is classified as endemic. It's a good idea to pack shoes that can be worn in the sea to protect against sharp coral, sea urchins and stonefish. Stonefish stings are uncommon but can in some cases be fatal. You should obtain urgent medical attention if stung; many hotels stock anti-venom serum. Visitors should take precautions against mosquito bites, as there have been several cases of the Chikungunya virus, which is spread by mosquito bites, although this is more common from October to May. Travelers should stick to bottled water. Medical facilities are good and free in public hospitals, but private clinics are expensive and medical insurance is recommended.
Safety
A visit to Mauritius is usually trouble free, however petty crime can be a problem and it is not wise to wander alone at night outside the grounds of hotels. Visitors should be aware of pick pocketing in the central market in
Port Louis. Care should be taken of bags and valuables when visiting popular tourist areas such as Pereybere, Grand Baie, Flic en Flac and Tamarin. There has been an increase in break-ins in self-catering accommodation and visitors are advised to only rent accommodation from registered proprietors. Cyclone season is from November to May.
