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Mauritius visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Mauritius? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

Mauritius flag
113Visa-free
0eVisa
69Visa on arrival
16Visa required

Mauritius entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 113 can enter Mauritius visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 69 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 16 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

182 of 198 passports can travel to Mauritius without arranging anything before departure.

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Mauritius entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Mauritius
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (90 days)
NigeriaVisa on arrival
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Mauritius visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Mauritius.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa262106
Asia202209
Europe36801
North America14900
Oceania11300
South America6600

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 113
Visa on arrival 69
Visa required 16

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritius?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 113 can enter visa-free, 69 can get a visa on arrival and 16 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Mauritius without a visa?

113 passports have visa-free access to Mauritius, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Mauritius offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 69 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Mauritius?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 47 can enter Mauritius visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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