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Mauritius passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Mauritius passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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95Visa-free
36eVisa
27Visa on arrival
40Visa required

Mauritius passport at a glance

With a Mauritius passport you can enter 95 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 122 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 36 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 40 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Mauritius passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Mauritius passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (60 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (30 days)
TurkeyVisa on arrival
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Mauritius passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa20111111
Asia1410189
Europe40014
North America15125
Oceania4433
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where Mauritius passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 95
eVisa 36
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 40

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Mauritius passport holders visit without a visa?

Mauritius passport holders can visit 95 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Africa and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 122 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Mauritius passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Mauritius passport holders, including Turkey, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Mauritius passport holders travel with an eVisa?

36 destinations let Mauritius passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Vietnam, Oman, Colombia, Taiwan, United Kingdom and others.

Do Mauritius passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Mauritius passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Mauritius passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Mauritius passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Mauritius passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Mauritius passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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