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- Capital
- Port Mathurin
- Dialing Code
- + 230
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +4 hours
- Language
- English and French
- Best Time to Go
- Year-Round
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Travel Tips
- February is cyclone season
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available
- Respect should be shown when visiting Hindu religious sites
- Visitors bringing in personal medication should have an accompanying prescription
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Rodrigues is an autonomous region in the nation of Mauritius
Visa Requirements
South African Passport holders do not require a visa for tourism purposes.
- Refer to Mauritius Country Guide
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended:
Hepatitis A&B, Tetanus, Polio, Typhoid