Mauritius
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Before you travel聽
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:聽
- see聽general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see聽general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about聽safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.聽
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Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트楤ritish citizen바카라 사이트� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트檚 understanding of Mauritius바카라 사이트檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Mauritius set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the . 聽聽
Passport validity requirements聽
Your passport must:聽聽
- be valid for the duration of your stay聽
- have one blank page聽
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.聽聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.聽
Visa requirements聽
You can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 60 days. When you arrive, a border official will stamp your passport to show the end-date for your permitted stay. 聽
You must be able to show proof of onward or return travel.聽聽
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must .聽
Digital travel form聽
You must fill in the online before you arrive. Print out a copy of your completed form with a QR code on it. You바카라 사이트檒l need to show the form to officials when you arrive at the airport. If you do not fill in the form before you arrive, you바카라 사이트檒l be asked to fill in an immigration disembarkation card at the airport. 聽
Vaccine requirements聽
For details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations see .聽聽
Travelling from Reunion Island to Mauritius
On arrival in Mauritius, you may be asked further questions about your health and recent travel history, although plans to ask people to show a PCR test for Chikungunya have been postponed.
Health screening
If you travel to Mauritius from a country where malaria is common, border officials may ask you for a blood sample to meet Ministry of Health requirements. If you are not tested at the airport, officials may contact you later during your visit.聽
Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.聽
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.聽聽聽聽
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
Terrorism in Mauritius
Although there바카라 사이트檚 no recent history of terrorism in Mauritius, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Crime聽
Most crime is non-violent such as burglaries from tourist villas or theft of unattended bags. Petty crime is common, particularly in tourist areas such as Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac. There have been some reports of sexual assaults on tourists. 聽聽聽
Protecting yourself and your belongings
You can take steps to reduce your personal risk by:
- making sure your hotel room or accommodation is secure
- keeping important documents such as your passport in a hotel safe
- not walking alone at night on beaches or in poorly lit areas of town, particularly in the backstreets of the business district of Port Louis
- only renting accommodation that is
- not doing business with street or beach vendors
Report any incidents to the Mauritius tourist police by calling 999.
Laws and cultural differences
Personal ID
Police may occasionally ask to see your ID, such as your passport or driving licence.
Cigarette paper
It바카라 사이트檚 illegal to possess or import cigarette papers.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis,聽carry severe penalties. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Mauritius have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.聽
If you are found with any drugs, it바카라 사이트檚 unlikely you바카라 사이트檒l be bailed, regardless of the type of drug. Prosecutions take a year or more to come to court, and you바카라 사이트檒l be detained until your trial.
Police investigations
If you바카라 사이트檙e under police investigation, you바카라 사이트檒l be provisionally charged and not allowed to leave the country without consent from a judge. It can take up to 2 years for the authorities to decide whether to issue a formal charge. You바카라 사이트檙e not allowed to renew your occupation or resident바카라 사이트檚 permit if you바카라 사이트檙e provisionally charged with a crime. If you cannot support yourself financially you바카라 사이트檒l be kept in prison while the police finish their investigation.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in October 2023. Mauritius is a relatively conservative society and local attitudes to the LGBT+ community vary across the country. LGBT+ people still face discrimination, and verbal and physical confrontation cannot be ruled out.聽
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Outdoor activities and adventure tourism
Water sports
If you바카라 사이트檙e , make sure the:
- operator holds a valid permit issued by the Ministry of Tourism
- boat has enough life jackets on board
- captain can contact the coastguard if needed
Transport risks
Road travel
If you are planning to drive in Mauritius, see information on driving abroad.
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Mauritius. Carry your licence with you when driving. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence.聽
Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.
Drink-driving is a serious offence in Mauritius. If you바카라 사이트檙e tested and found to have a , you may get a fine and possible imprisonment.聽
Driving conditions聽
Accidents are common in Mauritius. Motorbikes are slow and often聽do not use headlights at night.
Some roads are narrow and do not have pavements. Pedestrians and cyclists often use main roads, including motorways, during the day and at night.
Sea travel
There is still a significant risk of聽piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, where piracy has been reduced but not prevented. Pirates can attack up to 1,000 nautical miles from the Somali coast or more.
If you바카라 사이트檙e travelling by sea, read about the regional risks at sea.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
Tropical cyclones
The tropical cyclone season in Mauritius usually runs from November to May.
If a tropical cyclone happens, follow the advice of the聽.聽聽has a well-structured system of phased warnings.
Cyclones can cause extensive damage to property. During a cyclone you바카라 사이트檙e not allowed to leave your accommodation, and car insurance policies often become invalid.
Landslides
Some areas are prone to landslides, especially during cyclones and torrential rains. has 5-stage landslide warnings. Local authorities may organise evacuations of threatened areas.
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Call 999 or 114 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before you travel:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
See , including:
- dengue
- Schistosomiasis
- Chikungunya
Stonefish stings聽are rare but can be fatal. Get urgent medical attention if you are stung. Many hotels stock anti-venom serum.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read .
You can bring common medicines for your own use but you must carry a copy of the prescription. Tranquillisers, hypnotics, narcotics and other strong painkillers聽will require prior authorisation. You can check details with the . If in any doubt, get advice from the 聽.
Healthcare in Mauritius
Good private healthcare is available but can be expensive. More complex cases may require evacuation to R茅union or South Africa. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
Private and state ambulance services are available, but the quality and response speed can vary. If you can, go directly to the hospital.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Mauritius where most staff will speak English.聽聽
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Mauritius
Ambulance: 999 or 114
Fire: 999 or 115
Police: 999 or 112聽
Tourist police
Telephone: 999 or 112聽聽
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding聽 and in Mauritius
- dealing with a death in Mauritius
- Being聽arrested or imprisoned in Mauritius
- getting help if you바카라 사이트檙e a victim of crime
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Risk information for British companies
The聽Overseas Business Risk service聽offers information and advice for British companies operating in Mauritius on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.