Mauritius
Visa Mauritius
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In Mauritius, visas fall under the Passport and Immigration Office, attached to the Mauritius Police Force. The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 state that the application is filed with Mauritius's diplomatic or consular missions, failing that with an Air Mauritius office, and as a last resort by email. They list the documents expected, announce a free visa and processing within twelve working days as far as possible.
The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.
Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.
Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius Police Force)
- Submission channel
- Mauritius's diplomatic or consular missions; failing that an Air Mauritius office; as a last resort by email, according to the page consulted
- Electronic visa
- Not stated on the portal consulted
- Portal language
- English
Do you need a visa?
Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.
Documented visa types
- "Visa" — entry visa for Mauritius
- The home page refers to the visa conditions, the visa application and the visa extension. Duration not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Premium Visa"
- Category named on the home page of the Passport and Immigration Office. Conditions and duration not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Wedding Visa"
- Category named on the home page, with a separate extension section. Conditions and duration not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
According to the "Application for Visa" page, the application is filed with Mauritius's diplomatic or consular missions. Where there is no mission in the country of residence, the page states that the application may be sent to an Air Mauritius office and, as a last resort, sent by email to the Passport and Immigration Office.
The Passport and Immigration Office is located at Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis, according to the home page consulted. That same page distinguishes visas from residence, work, student and occupation permits, dealt with in separate sections.
Steps in the procedure
- Identify the Mauritius diplomatic or consular mission responsible for the country of residence.
- Complete and sign the visa application form.
- Gather the documents requested, translated into English or French according to the page consulted.
- File the application with the mission, or, where there is no mission, with an Air Mauritius office.
- File the application at least one month before the trip, as the page consulted recommends.
- Wait for the decision of the Passport and Immigration Office.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Two recent identity photographs.
- Photocopy of the data pages of the passport.
- Valid residence document where applicable, valid for at least three months after the date of departure.
- Return travel reservation.
- Bank statement for the previous month.
- Confirmation of accommodation or hotel reservation.
- Supporting documents specific to the purpose of the trip, for example a marriage certificate or a company letter.
- All documents must be translated into English or French, according to the page consulted.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Stated fees and processing times
According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: "Visa is free of cost" — the visa is issued free of charge.
According to the same portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the visa is issued, as far as possible, within twelve working days of receipt of a complete application. The page recommends filing the application at least one month before the trip.
After the decision
The page consulted states that a visa does not guarantee admission to Mauritius: the final decision to admit a passenger rests with the immigration officer at the point of entry.
The home page refers to a separate section devoted to the extension of the visa, as well as to residence, student and occupation permits.
Published procedures
No reviewed and published procedure for Mauritius to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.
Explore proceduresFrequently asked questions
Is a visa required to travel to Mauritius?
It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.
Where is the application filed?
With Mauritius's diplomatic or consular missions; where there is no mission, with an Air Mauritius office; as a last resort by email, according to the page consulted.
Is there a fee for the visa?
According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the visa is issued free of charge.
What processing time does the authority announce?
According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the visa is issued as far as possible within twelve working days of receipt of a complete application; the page recommends filing the application at least one month before the trip.
Does a visa guarantee entry to Mauritius?
No. The official page states that the final decision to admit a passenger rests with the immigration officer.
Is there an electronic visa?
Not stated on the portal consulted.
Official sources
Consulted sources
Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.
- Passport and Immigration Office (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
- Application for Visa – Passport and Immigration Office (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
What this guide does not know yet
Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.
- The pages consulted do not say whether an electronic visa exists for Mauritius.
- The conditions and duration of the "Premium Visa" and the "Wedding Visa" do not appear on the pages consulted; the dedicated pages were not read.
- The length of stay allowed by the entry visa is not stated on the pages consulted.
- Filing by email is presented as a last resort: a reviewer must decide whether VisaGuideline mentions it as a channel.
Prepare my case
This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.
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Describe your situation
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Check at the source
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Track what is left to do
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The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.