Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,300 km (1,400 mi) from the African continent. Mauritius is mostly appreciated by visitors for its natural beauty and man-made attractions, multi-ethnic and cultural diversity, tropical climate, beautiful beaches and water sports. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 13 October 2026:
You can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 60 days. When you arrive, a border official will stamp your passport to show the end-date for your permitted stay.
You must be able to show proof of onward or return travel.
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Mauritian government’s entry requirements.
Passport validity
Your passport must:
be valid for the duration of your stay
have one blank page
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Mauritius
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Mauritius's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Mauritius
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Time
- UTC+4
- Tue 17:59 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types C, G · 230 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +230
- Languages
- French, English
- Capital
- Port Louis
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.