Visa policy of Mauritius
A foreign national wishing to enter Mauritius must obtain a visa prior to arrival, unless they are eligible for visa-free entry or eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.[1][2]
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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. Business visits may not exceed 120 days within one calendar year and a maximum stay of 180 days in total (tourism and business) is granted within one calendar year.[2]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Holders of passports issued by the following countries or territories may stay without a visa for 90 days:[1][2]
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In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:[1][2]
- Holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of any country if not already exempt, except for Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen;
- Holders of a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations or any other internationally recognized organisation;
- Holders of an Interpol passport when traveling on duty.
Spouses and children under 14 of nationals and residents of Mauritius do not need a visa.[2]
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following 60 countries may obtain a visa on arrival valid for 60 days:[1][2]
Citizens of the following 5 countries may obtain a visa on arrival valid for 14 days:[1][2]
Visa required
Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories require a visa in order to enter Mauritius.[1][2]
Transit without a visa
Holders 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]
Statistics
Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence:[4][5][6][7]
Nationality | Total | ||||
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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
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Mauritius. |
References
- Visa Requirements in Mauritius
- "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Olympic Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
- Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014