- Capital
- Port Louis (MRU)
- Dialing Code
- + 230
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +4 hours
- Language
- English and French
- Best Time to Go
- April - June & September - December.
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Travel Tips
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, bottled water is available
- Respect should be shown when visiting Hindu religious sites
- Certain scheduled medications require pre-authorisation before import. Visitors bringing in personal medication should have an accompanying prescription
Last updated 23 October 2026
Visa Guide
Travel Alerts
Foreign nationals who have travelled from, transited through, or been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Uganda, or the Republic of South Sudan within the last 21 days are temporarily prohibited from entering Mauritius.
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Foreign Representation in South Africa
Mauritius High Commission
1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield
Telephone: 012 342 1283/4
E-mail: pretoriahc@govmu.org
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1 - 2
February: 1, 15, 17
March: 12, 19 - 20
May: 1
August: 15
September: 16
November: 2
December: 25
Visa Requirements
South African Passport Holders do not require a Visa for stays up to 60 Days
- Foreign Passport Holders may refer to the Passport and Immigration Office of Mauritius for additional details: passport.govmu.org
Entry Requirements
- The valid passport must have an expiry date beyond the intended period of stay. Ensure that there are two blank pages in the passport
- Valid return ticket and confirmed hotel booking
- Proof of funds in form of a bank statement or a letter from the bank stating there are sufficient funds (USD100 per day)
- In cases of business travel, a letter of invitation is required from the company in Mauritius as well as a supporting letter from company
NOTE NEW TRAVEL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All passengers shall complete the All-in-One Travel Form and the Health Declaration Form prior to boarding any aircraft or vessel bound for Mauritius. These forms are mandatory and must be filled at the point of embarkation: safemauritius.govmu.org
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
South African High Commission
British American Insurance Building, 4th Floor, 25 Pope Hennessy Street, Port Louis
Telephone: + 230 212 6925
E-mail: sahcpol@intnet.mu
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/mauritius
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