Visa policy of Mauritius

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Most visitors to Mauritius are visa exempt or can obtain a visa on arrival. However, some countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed into the country. [1] [2]

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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. Business visits may not exceed 120 days within one calendar year and a maximum stay of 180 days in total (tourism and business) is granted within one calendar year. [2]

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Visa exemption

Holders of passports issued by following countries or territories may stay visa-free for 90 days (unless otherwise stated): [1] [2] [3]

90 days

60 days

1 - Maximum Visa-Free Stay of 90 days in a calendar year.

In addition, a visa-free stay of 90 days will be granted to: [1] [2]

Spouses and children under 14 of nationals and residents of Mauritius do not need a visa. [2]

Visa on arrival

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: [1] [2] [3]

Visa required

Citizens of the following 16 countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Mauritian diplomatic missions: [1] [2]

Transit without a visa

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

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. [5] 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

Most visitors arriving to Mauritius were from the following countries or territories of residence: [6] [7] [8] [9]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Visa and passport". Timatic . International Air Transport Association through Emirates . Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "Visa Requirements – Passport and Immigration Office".
  4. ↑ Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
  5. ↑ "Mauritius introduces one-year premium visa for long-stay guests". Globetrender Magazine. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  6. ↑ Table 27 - Tourist arrivals by country of residence, 2005 - 2014
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2017-01-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2018-01-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2019-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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