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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 14 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