Mauritius

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 1 October 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield
Telephone: 012 342 1283/4
E-mail: pretoriahc@govmu.org

Public Holidays

January: 1 - 2
February: 1, 15, 17
March: 12, 19 - 20
May: 1
August: 15
September: 16
November: 2
December: 25

Visa Requirements

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

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)

Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

South African Representative Abroad

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

Also accredited to Seychelles