Visa policy of Mauritius
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Visitors to Mauritius must obtain a visa in advance, unless they are a citizen of a visa-exempt country or are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.
While most visitors to Mauritius are visa-exempt or can obtain a visa on arrival, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed into the country.
Entry requirements
[edit]Travellers entering Mauritius are required to complete the "Mauritius All-In-One Travel Form" by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, either online or upon arrival in Mauritius.[1][2]
Under Mauritian law, all visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay (minimum of US$100 per day), confirmed hotel reservation and documents required for their next destination.[3][2]
Visa policy map
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Visa exemption
[edit]Holders of passports issued by following countries or territories do not need a visa to enter Mauritius. They are restricted to a maximum stay of 180 days per calendar year for tourism visits and a maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year for business visits (unless otherwise stated):[4][2]
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1 - Maximum of 60 days each visit.
In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to:[4][2]
- Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of any country (except Afghanistan, Angola, Mainland China, Iraq, Kosovo, Libya, Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen);
- Holders of a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations or any other internationally recognized organisation;
- Holders of an Interpol passport when traveling on duty.
- Spouses and children under 14 of nationals and residents of Mauritius do not need a visa for an Indefinite Stay. [2]
- Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports of Mainland China can enter visa free for 60 days each visit.
Visa on arrival
[edit]Visitors from any country or territory that are neither visa exempt nor included in the next chapter can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days. However, the following passport holders are entitled to a visa on arrival valid for 2 weeks:[4][2]
Visa required
[edit]Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Mauritian diplomatic missions:[4][2]
Transit without a visa
[edit]Holders of confirmed onward tickets may transit through Mauritius without a visa for a maximum time of 24 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of the following countries:[2]
Passengers in transit must hold a travel document accepted for entry into Mauritius.
Merchant seamen in transit do not require a visa regardless of nationality or type of transport if the government is informed by the shipping company.[2]
Mauritius Premium Travel Visa
[edit]In October 2020, Government of Mauritius launched the Premium Travel visa as a response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian tourist trade.[6] The visa is open to anyone who can show they have the financial resources to support themselves to live in Mauritius. The visa does not allow holders to accept a job in the Mauritian economy.
Statistics
[edit]Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence:[7][8][9][10]
Nationality | Total | ||||
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2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
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285,271 | 273,419 | 271,963 | 254,323 | 243,665 |
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151,846 | 149,807 | 141,904 | 129,754 | 115,326 |
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138,439 | 146,040 | 146,203 | 143,845 | 141,665 |
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132,815 | 118,856 | 103,761 | 75,237 | 62,231 |
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128,091 | 112,129 | 104,834 | 101,943 | 93,120 |
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85,766 | 86,294 | 82,670 | 72,135 | 61,167 |
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65,739 | 72,951 | 79,374 | 89,584 | 63,365 |
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41,084 | 40,252 | 36,272 | 30,680 | 29,985 |
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38,362 | 35,101 | 31,337 | 29,185 | 29,557 |
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20,948 | 21,271 | 18,559 | 17,835 | 17,529 |
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18,577 | 17,596 | 16,643 | 11,425 | 8,303 |
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16,507 | 5,142 | 3,164 | 2,854 | 2,390 |
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16,418 | 13,269 | 10,080 | 6,926 | 4,796 |
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15,727 | 16,420 | 15,675 | 14,223 | 11,465 |
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15,539 | 15,516 | 14,551 | 11,634 | 6,454 |
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15,064 | 15,252 | 15,304 | 10,013 | 8,633 |
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14,365 | 12,730 | 11,740 | 12,215 | 13,039 |
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14,254 | 10,495 | 8,503 | 7,267 | 6,852 |
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12,058 | 11,866 | 9,614 | 9,050 | 8,001 |
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11,006 | 11,153 | 9,295 | 11,444 | 13,289 |
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10,805 | 11,318 | |||
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10,525 | 9,655 | |||
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7,751 | 6,908 | |||
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7,418 | 6,971 | |||
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7,204 | 6,858 | |||
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5,370 | 6,258 | |||
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5,332 | 5,005 | |||
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4,949 | 4,461 | |||
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4,912 | 4,254 | |||
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4,369 | 2,691 | |||
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4,237 | 3,235 | |||
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4,035 | 3,422 | |||
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4,004 | 4,020 | |||
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3,744 | 4,659 | |||
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3,276 | 2,829 | |||
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2,871 | 2,742 | |||
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2,809 | 3,230 | |||
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2,765 | 2,854 | |||
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2,600 | 2,594 | |||
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2,519 | 2,670 | |||
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2,496 | 2,553 | |||
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2,264 | 4,352 | |||
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2,167 | 1,698 | |||
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2,157 | 1,331 | |||
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2,046 | 2,315 | |||
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1,924 | 1,802 | |||
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1,913 | 1,386 | |||
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1,767 | 1,592 | |||
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1,740 | 1,312 | |||
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1,519 | 1,512 | |||
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1,358 | 1,505 | |||
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1,355 | 1,340 | |||
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1,207 | 1,088 | |||
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1,195 | 1,157 | |||
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1,182 | 1,331 | |||
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1,124 | 994 | |||
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1,070 | 1,072 | |||
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1,049 | 808 | |||
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1,002 | 1,052 | |||
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956 | 886 | |||
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938 | 1,034 | |||
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901 | 771 | |||
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829 | 1,046 | |||
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823 | 675 | |||
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809 | 876 | |||
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800 | 672 | |||
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797 | 697 | |||
Total | 1,399,287 | 1,341,860 | 1,275,227 | 1,151,252 | 1,038,968 |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form". Safe Mauritius. Ministry of Health and Wellness (Mauritius). Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Travel Requirements – Passport and Immigration Office". Passport And Immigration Office. Passport & Immigration Office. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Visa Requirements – Passport and Immigration Office". Passport And Immigration Office. Passport & Immigration Office. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
- ^ "Mauritius introduces one-year premium visa for long-stay guests". Globetrender Magazine. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014
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