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 requirements
Travellers 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.

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.

Visa exemption
Holders 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):

1 - Maximum of 60 days each visit.

In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:
 * Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of any country (except Afghanistan, Angola, Mainland China, Iraq, Kosovo, Libya, Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria 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 for an Indefinite Stay.


 * Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports of Mainland China can enter visa free for 60 days each visit.

Visa on arrival
Visitors 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:

Visa required
Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Mauritian diplomatic missions:

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:

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.

Mauritius Premium Travel Visa
In October 2020, Government of Mauritius launched the Premium Travel visa as a response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian tourist trade. 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.

Statistics
Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence: