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Mauritius passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Mauritius passport holders can travel to 145 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 116 visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival, and 10 with an electronic travel authorisation. 20 more offer an e-visa; 83 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Mauritius passport 28th of 250 worldwide.

116 visa-free
19 on arrival
10 eTA
20 e-visa
83 visa required
#28 global rank

Visa-free

116 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

19 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

10 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

20 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

83 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Mauritius

Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering approximately 580,000 square nautical miles.

CapitalPort Louis

RegionEastern Africa

Population1.2M

Area2,040 km²

CurrencyMauritian rupee

LanguagesEnglish, French, Mauritian Creole

Calling code+230

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$12,991 (2025)

Tourist arrivals316K (2020)

Climate in Port Louis

Warmest in February, coolest in July, driest in August. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.