Mauritius Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
191 of 207 passports can enter Mauritius without arranging a visa in advance: 121 visa-free and 70 with a visa on arrival. 16 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 121
- On arrival 70
- Visa 16
No visa in advance
191 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
121
E-visa online
0
Visa required
16
How to enter Mauritius
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
UK citizens can visit visa-free for up to 60 days with proof of onward travel (per UK FCDO). Complete the online All in One travel form before arrival.
All arriving travellers
- Fee
- Free
- Valid for
- Per trip
- Processing
- Online before arrival (QR code)
Passport validity
Valid for the whole stay, one blank page
Official entry rules
passport.govmu.org
Checked against official sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Mauritius can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Mauritius visa-free
121 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Angola180 days
Anguilla180 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina180 days
Australia180 days
Austria180 days
Bahamas180 days
Bahrain180 days
Barbados180 days
Belgium180 days
Belize180 days
Benin180 days
Bermuda180 days
Botswana180 days
Brazil180 days
British National (Overseas)180 days
British Virgin Islands180 days
Brunei180 days
Bulgaria180 days
Burundi180 days
Canada180 days
Cape Verde180 days
Cayman Islands180 days
Chad180 days
Chile180 days
China180 days
Croatia180 days
Cyprus180 days
Czechia180 days
Denmark180 days
Dominica180 days
DR Congo180 days
Egypt180 days
Estonia180 days
Eswatini180 days
Fiji180 days
Finland180 days
France180 days
Gabon180 days
Gambia180 days
Georgia180 days
Germany180 days
Ghana180 days
Greece180 days
Grenada180 days
Hong Kong180 days
Hungary180 days
Iceland180 days
India180 days
Ireland180 days
Israel180 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)180 days
Italy180 days
Jamaica180 days
Japan180 days
Kenya180 days
Kiribati180 days
Latvia180 days
Lesotho180 days
Liechtenstein180 days
Lithuania180 days
Luxembourg180 days
Macau180 days
Malawi180 days
Malaysia180 days
Maldives180 days
Malta180 days
Mexico180 days
Monaco180 days
Montserrat180 days
Mozambique180 days
Namibia180 days
Nauru180 days
Netherlands180 days
New Zealand180 days
Norway180 days
Oman180 days
Papua New Guinea180 days
Paraguay180 days
Poland180 days
Portugal180 days
Qatar180 days
Republic of the Congo180 days
Romania180 days
Russia180 days
Rwanda180 days
Saint Helena180 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis180 days
Saint Lucia180 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines180 days
Samoa180 days
San Marino180 days
Saudi Arabia180 days
Seychelles180 days
Sierra Leone180 days
Singapore180 days
Slovakia180 days
Slovenia180 days
Solomon Islands180 days
South Africa180 days
South Korea180 days
Spain180 days
Suriname180 days
Sweden180 days
Switzerland180 days
Tanzania180 days
Tonga180 days
Trinidad and Tobago180 days
Tunisia180 days
Turkey180 days
Turks and Caicos Islands180 days
Tuvalu180 days
Uganda180 days
Ukraine180 days
United Arab Emirates180 daysUnited Kingdom60 days
United States180 days
Vanuatu180 days
Vatican City180 days
Zambia180 days
Zimbabwe180 daysPassports that get a visa on arrival in Mauritius
70 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
Albania60 days
Algeria14 days
Andorra60 days
Armenia60 days
Azerbaijan60 days
Belarus60 days
Bhutan60 days
Bolivia60 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina60 days
Burkina Faso60 days
Cambodia60 days
Cameroon60 days
Central African Republic60 days
Colombia60 days
Comoros14 days
Costa Rica60 days
Cuba60 days
Djibouti60 days
Dominican Republic60 days
Ecuador60 days
El Salvador60 days
Equatorial Guinea60 days
Eritrea60 days
Ethiopia60 days
Guatemala60 days
Guinea60 days
Guinea-Bissau60 days
Haiti60 days
Honduras60 days
Indonesia60 days
Iran14 days
Ivory Coast60 days
Jordan60 days
Kazakhstan60 days
Kuwait60 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Lebanon60 days
Liberia60 days
Madagascar14 days
Marshall Islands60 days
Mauritania60 days
Micronesia60 days
Moldova60 days
Mongolia60 days
Montenegro60 days
Morocco60 days
Myanmar14 days
Nepal60 days
Nicaragua60 days
Niger60 days
Nigeria14 days
North Macedonia60 days
Palau60 days
Panama60 days
Peru60 days
Philippines60 days
Sao Tome and Principe60 days
Senegal60 days
Serbia60 days
Sri Lanka60 days
Taiwan60 days
Tajikistan60 days
Thailand60 days
Timor-Leste60 days
Togo60 days
Turkmenistan60 days
Uruguay60 days
Uzbekistan60 days
Venezuela60 days
Vietnam60 daysPassports that need a visa for Mauritius
16 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Mauritius visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?
No. US passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?
No. UK passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free for up to 60 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?
No. Canada passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?
No. Australia passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?
No. India passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free for up to 180 days.
How long can you stay in Mauritius without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 180 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
How many passports need a visa for Mauritius?
16 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Mauritius's official site before you book and again before you fly.