Eligibility Criteria for VISA
- A valid passport, where the expiry date is beyond the intended period of stay.
- A valid return or onward ticket to the country of origin or residence.
- A confirmed booking for accommodation – for example, a booking at a hotel. If the person travelling is being sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, they will need to produce evidence of sponsorship, stating their name, address, profession, relationship, national identity card number and telephone number.
- Sufficient funds to meet the costs of stay (US$100 per night).
- A pledge not to engage in any profit-making activities.
Application Procedure
- Duly filled and signed application forms are available at http://passport.govmu.org
- The following documents must be provided:
- Two recent passport-sized photographs;
- A photocopy of data pages within the traveller’s passport; and a photocopy of the residence/re-Entry visa with three months validity, where applicable.
- An average of five working days is required for processing applications and for a visa to be issued, provided all relevant documents are submitted.
Citizens of most contries do not need a visa or may obtain a visa on arrival to Mauritius for tourism purpose.
Please consult the visa section of the Prime Minister’s office to view more info.