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Mauritius travel advice

Crime levels are low.

Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Petty crime is common. You should take precautions against theft. Take care of bags and valuables when visiting popular tourist areas including Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac.

The threat from terrorism is low. But travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The cyclone season in Mauritius is generally between November to May.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Mauritius in the USA

1709 N Street, NW, Washington DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 244 1491/1492.
www.maurinet.com/embasydc.html

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority in the UK

32 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 3666.
www.mauritius.net

Mauritius High Commission in the UK

32-33 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 0294-6.
E-mail: londonmhc@btinternet.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1200 (consular section); 0930-1700 (general enquiries).

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