Country guide
Mauritius
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +4 hours (2 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 230
Best time to go
April - June and September - December.
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- The valid passport must have an expiry date beyond the intended period of stay. Ensure that there are two blank pages in the passport.
- Valid return ticket and confirmed hotel booking
- Proof of funds in form of a bank statement or a letter from the bank stating there are sufficient funds (USD100 per day).
- In cases of business travel, a letter of invitation is required from the company in Mauritius as well as a supporting letter from company.
Visa requirements
South African Passport Holders do not require a Visa for stays up to 60 Days
Foreign Passport Holders may refer to the Passport and Immigration Office of Mauritius for additional details: passport.govmu.org
Issuing authorities
Mauritius High Commission
1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield
Tel: 012 342 1283/4
E-mail: pretoriahc@govmu.org
SA representative
SA High Commission
British American Insurance Building, 4th Floor, 25 Pope Hennessy Street, Port Louis
Tel: + 230 212 6925
E-mail: sahcpol@intnet.mu
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/mauritius
*Also accredited to Seychelles
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1-2; Feb 1, 15, 17; Mar 12, 19-20; May 1; Aug 15; Sep 16; Nov 2; Dec 25