Traveling to Mauritius
Mauritius is an Eastern African country that attracts millions of visitors each year for its pristine tropical beaches, exotic rainforests and waterfalls, captivating wildlife, and safe and luxurious lifestyle.
Who Needs a Mauritius Visa?
Foreign nationals from the following countries should apply for a Mauritius visa before traveling to Mauritius:
Afghanistan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
Mauritius Tourist Visa Validity
The Mauritius tourist visa allows for a maximum 180-day period within a calendar year, while the Mauritius premium travel visa allows for a maximum one-year stay.
Mauritius Tourist Visa Requirements
Mauritius tourist visa
Foreign nationals applying for a Mauritius tourist visa should meet the following requirements:
Passport & copy
Applicant should have a valid passport, plus one photocopy of the passport data pages.
Personal photos
The applicant is required to submit 2 recent, passport-size photos.
Airline ticket
Applicant should provide an airline ticket, exiting Mauritius for another destination.
Accommodation or invitation
Applicant should provide hotel bookings, a residential address, or a letter of invitation by a Mauritius citizen that includes the invitee’s ID, address, and proof of sponsorship.
Financial proof
Applicant should provide proof of financial means, such as bank statements or salary slips for the past 3 months.
Application form
Applicant should fill out a Mauritius visa application form.
Please note that minors applying for a Mauritius tourist visa are required to provide a parental consent letter, birth certificate, and copies of parents’ passports.
Mauritius premium travel visa
Foreign nationals applying for a Mauritius premium travel visa should meet the following requirements, in addition to the basic requirements listed above:
Work conditions
Applicant should not work in the Mauritius labor market, and the majority of their income should come from outside Mauritius.
Medical insurance
Applicant should have travel health insurance coverage during the length of their stay in Mauritius.
Application form
Applicant should fill out a Mauritius premium travel visa application form online.
Mauritius Visa Application Steps
Mauritius visas
Foreign nationals applying for a Mauritius tourist visa should follow these steps:
- Complete visa application form
Fill out a Mauritius application form with your personal details and other requested information.
- Submit visa application form
• Contact your nearest Mauritius embassy, consulate or representation office to set an appointment.
• Submit the Mauritius visa application form and all required documents at your nearest Mauritius embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
• Pay the Mauritius visa application fees. - Await visa decision
• Collect approved Mauritius tourist visa from the Mauritius embassy, consulate, or representation office where you applied.
• Make sure all information on the Mauritius tourist visa is correct and matches your passport.
Mauritius premium travel visa
Foreign nationals applying online for a Mauritius premium travel visa should follow these steps:
- Apply online for Mauritius premium travel visa
• Applicant should fill out application and other requested information at the Mauritius Business Licensing Platform
• Applicant should upload all required documents - Wait for Mauritius premium travel visa decision
• Receive your approved Mauritius premium travel visa to your email.
• Verify the Mauritius premium travel visa information is correct and matches your passport.
Mauritius Tourist Visa Fees
There are no fees when applying for any type of Mauritius visa.
Where to Apply
Foreign nationals applying for a Mauritius tourist visa should visit their nearest Mauritius embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad. The Mauritius premium travel visa can be applied for online at the Mauritius Business Licensing Platform.
Mauritius Tourist Visa Processing Time
Mauritius visas are usually processed within 5 business days. However, you are advised to apply at least one month prior to traveling to Mauritius.
Approved Visa Applications
Approved Mauritius tourist visas can be collected from the Mauritius embassy, consulate, or foreign office where you applied. Approved Mauritius premium travel visas will be sent to the email you provided. You should always review the issued visa and make sure all information is correct and matches your passport.
Mauritius Visa Extension
You can extend a valid Mauritius visa by applying to the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office and submitting a set of requirements, including a Mauritius visa extension application form, passport photocopy, airline reservation, accommodation, financial proof, invitation letter, or other documents, depending on your purpose of stay in Mauritius.
