Entry/Exit Requirements

A valid passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required. The passport should be valid for the duration of stay, and have at least one blank visa page. Travelers must provide a local address where they will be staying in Mauritius. Visas are issued at the point of entry. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers over 1 year old who have passed through (this includes airport layovers) a Yellow Fever endemic area preceding arrival in Mauritius.. Visit the website of the Mauritius Ministry of Health for a list of countries considered as infected. The U.S. Embassy is unaware of any currency restrictions for entry or exit. Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius, 1709 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, telephone (202) 244-1491/2. Overseas, inquiries may be made at the nearest Mauritian embassy or consulate. Visit the website of the Embassy of Mauritius in the United States for the most current visa information.

Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Mauritius. While no entry restrictions exist for temporary visitors with HIV/AIDS, those seeking residency or work permits face restrictions. Please verify this information with the Embassy of Mauritius in the United States before you travel.

As of September 26, 2014, no travelers who have visited the following countries since June 2014 may enter Mauritius:  Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.  This information is subject to change with short notice and should be verified on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.