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Mauritius: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No/1
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

To enter Mauritius, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

All visitors to Mauritius must hold valid tickets and documents for their onward or return journey, and adequate funds for their intended length of stay, as well as confirmed accomodation booking.

If sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, applicant should produce supporting letter of sponsor, stating name, address and relationship.

Visas: 

Visas for stays of up to three months in Mauritius are granted on arrival to nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals of Bulgaria and Romania (1) who should obtain a two-week visa on arrival.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Mauritius.

Types and cost: 

On arrival and free of charge.

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