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To enter Mauritius a visitor/passenger must be in possession
of a valid passport of at least six months and must have a
return ticket or an on-ward ticket.
Visitors/Passengers may be granted a permission to stay in
Mauritius for a period which must not be longer than six
months. The following immigration documents must be
provided:
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In possession of a valid passport and the expired date
should be at six month beyond the date of stay.
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Having a return ticket to the country of origin or
residence.
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Providing confirmed booking for accommodation in Mauritius
for e.g.: Hotel booking, if sponsored by a citizen of
Mauritius produce proof of sponsorship.
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Having enough funds for your living costs during your stay.
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And not engaging in profitable activities.
Visa Application Form must be sent along with:
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Two recent passport size photos.
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Photocopy of the first three pages of passport.
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Photocopy of residence/ re-entry visa with three months
validity only where applicable.
If all documents are produced correctly around five working
days are needed for processing application of a visa.
No visa is required for:
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Mauritian citizens.
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Spouse of a citizen of Mauritius.
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People residing in Mauritius under the Immigration Act.
· Holders of Diplomatic Passports other than delivered by the
government of: Democratic Republic of Congo, Algeria, Libya,
Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Yemen.
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Vessel crew travelling on duty or in transit to join another
vessel.
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Laissez-Passer holders by the SADC, United Nations or
international recognised organisations.
· Persons travelling on a vessel and remaining in Mauritius
during the stay of the vessel by which they arrive and
return back.
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Passport holders of the following countries: Austria,
Australia, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam,
Botswana, Barbados, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Cyprus,
Canada, Denmark, Dominica, France, Finland, Germany, Guyana,
Ghana, Gambia, Grenada, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Israel,
Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kenya, Kiribati,
Luxemburg, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Monaco, Maldives,
Malaysia, Malta, Mozambique, Malawi, New Zealand, Namibia,
Norway, Netherlands, Nevis, Nauru, Oman, Portugal, Papua New
Guinea, Qatar, Spain, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Solomon
islands, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland,
St Vincent & Grenadines, Sweden, South Africa, St
Christopher, St Lucia, Tunisia, Turkey, Tanzania, Trinidad
&Tobago, Tuvalu, Tonga, united kingdom & dependent
territories, Uganda, United States of America, United Arab
Emirates, Vatican, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe, Zambia.
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Since the 1st October 2004, Jordan, Lebanon, Nationals of
Republic of India and Republic of China who are visiting
Mauritius on holidays purposes for a stay period up to
fifteen days. If visitors from these particular countries
intend to stay in Mauritius for a longer period than fifteen
days or for any other purposes, they should apply for a visa
in their own country before travelling to Mauritius.
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Since the 1st November 2004, visas are waived for the new
members of the EU (European Union) who are: Hungary,
Republic of Latvia, Poland, Republic of Estonia, Republic of
Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovak Republic.
Visa
for two weeks
· A two weeks visa may be granted when arriving to Mauritius
to passport holders of: Fiji, Ex-URSS, Comores, Republic of
Armenia, Bulgaria, Albania, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Republic
of Uzbekistan, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Russia,
Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of
Belarus, Madagascar, Republic of Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine.
Visa
for of sixteen days
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A sixteen days visa may be granted when arriving to the
holders of a passport of the Republic of Korea.
Visa
for three months
· A three months visa may be granted when arriving to
Mauritius to passport holders of: Chile, Brazil, Paraguay
and Argentina.
Transit Visa
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Transit visas may be granted to persons travelling to a
third country only if the person has a confirmed departure
from Mauritius by the first available connecting flight. If
a transit to Mauritius exceeds twenty fours hours a visa is
required which is obtained before travelling.
Entrance restrictions
· Mauritian
Government does not recognize passports which are delivered
the government of: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,
Taiwan and homelands of Ciskei, Transkei, Venda,
Botsphutatswana and any other homeland which exist in the
Republic of South Africa.
All other countries which have not been named in the above
list will require a visa to enter Mauritius, which should be
applied and obtained before travelling. In case a person is
not sure, he/she should contact the nearest Embassy for more
information.
The only authority which is competent in admitting or not a
passenger at the Points of Entry on the Mauritian territory
is the Immigration Authorities.
Passport & Immigration Office
9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Str, Port Louis
Republic of Mauritius
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