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Visa policy of Mauritius
Visitors to Mauritius must obtain a visa in advance, unless they are a citizen of a visa-exempt country or are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival. While most visitors to Mauritius are visa-exempt or can obtain a visa on arrival, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed into the country. Entry requirementsTravellers 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.[1][2] 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.[3][2] Visa policy map Mauritius Visa not required (90 days) Visa not required (60 days) Visa on arrival (60 days) Visa on arrival (14 days) Visa required for entry, visa-free transit Visa required for entry and transit Visa exemptionHolders of passports issued by following countries or territories do not need a visa to enter Mauritius. They are restricted to a maximum stay of 180 days per calendar year for tourism visits and a maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year for business visits (unless otherwise stated):[4][2]
1 - Maximum of 60 days each visit. In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:[4][2]
Visa on arrivalVisitors from any country or territory that are neither visa exempt nor included in the next chapter can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days. However, the following passport holders are entitled to a visa on arrival valid for 2 weeks:[4][2] Visa requiredCitizens of the following 16 countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Mauritian diplomatic missions:[4][2] Transit without a visaHolders of confirmed onward tickets may transit through Mauritius without a visa for a maximum time of 24 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of the following countries:[2] Passengers in transit must hold a travel document accepted for entry into Mauritius. Merchant seamen in transit do not require a visa regardless of nationality or type of transport if the government is informed by the shipping company.[2] Mauritius Premium Travel VisaIn October 2020, Government of Mauritius launched the Premium Travel visa as a response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian tourist trade.[6] 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. StatisticsMost visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence:[7][8][9][10]
See also Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Mauritius. References
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