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Mauritius visa

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Prepare your trip to Mauritius according to your passport and purpose of stay. Distinguish arrival formalities from visas to obtain before departure, then check documents, health declaration and extension conditions. The Passport and Immigration Office sets the rules; the immigration officer decides on admission and the duration granted at entry.

Updated on 18 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 18 October 2026

At a glance

Authority
Passport and Immigration Office, within the Mauritian police.
Procedure by passport
Check whether you qualify for an exemption, visa on arrival or application before departure.
Application before departure
Mauritian representation; failing that, Air Mauritius office; if these offices are absent, piovisa@govmu.org.
Official fees
Visa, extension and Premium visa free.
Health declaration
Free form to complete before travel; keep proof for boarding.

Do you need a visa?

Switzerland passport: no visa needed for a short tourist stay.

For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.

Good to know

No visa required ("No visa required") according to the "Visa Requirement Country-wise" table of the Passport and Immigration Office (PDF 2025); duration not specified.

Official source: Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius) — Visa Requirement Country-wise (PDF “Visa-Requirement-Country-2025”)Passport and Immigration Office (Maurice) — Visa Requirement Country-wise (PDF « Visa-Requirement-Country-2025 ») (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026

All destinations for this nationality

VisaGuideline helps you prepare your application. The decision belongs to the country’s authority: check the official page before paying or applying.

Mauritius visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa exemption 113

List of nationalities

Visa on arrival 68

List of nationalities

Visa required 15

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

Documented visa types

Tourist visa
Holidays: a maximum of 6 months per calendar year may be granted case by case, according to immigration conditions. The actual duration is set on arrival. Official page (new tab)
Business visa
Creating or conducting a business or investment: maximum 120 days per calendar year and 90 days per trip, without remuneration in Mauritius. Official page (new tab)
Social visa
Social or religious activities sponsored by a sociocultural organisation: maximum 45 days. For religious purposes, obtain this visa before travel. Official page (new tab)
Transit visa
Passage to a third country within 24 hours. Official page (new tab)
Medical visa
Treatment in a private facility registered with the Ministry of Health: visa granted on arrival for treatment, not exceeding 6 months. Official page (new tab)
Premium visa
Long stay as a tourist, retiree or professional, including remote work: 1 year, renewable, free. Consult the Economic Development Board conditions via the official page. Official page (new tab)

Choosing the procedure and place of submission

First consult the official conditions corresponding to your passport and purpose. If a visa must be obtained before departure, apply to a Mauritian diplomatic or consular representation; failing that, an Air Mauritius office. If these offices are absent, the application is sent to piovisa@govmu.org.

The multiple-entry visa concerns business travellers with interests in Mauritius and subject to a visa before departure. It may be granted to applicants in good faith, within the limits of 120 days per calendar year and 90 days per trip.

If your visa must be obtained before departure

  1. Check the purpose, your passport conditions and the instructions of the competent post.
  2. Complete and sign the form, then gather the documents suited to your situation, in English or French.
  3. Submit the file through the competent channel and respond to any requests for additional documents.
  4. The service recommends submitting at least 1 month before travel. Wait for the decision before departure.

Documents for an advance visa application

These documents concern the advance visa application. The marriage visa and extension have their own lists.

Announced fees and timeframes

Visas, extensions and Premium visas are free. For a complete advance application, the service announces issuance within 12 working days as far as possible; this timeframe is not guaranteed. It recommends submitting at least 1 month before travel.

Extending the stay

The extension application requires personal appearance. Prepare the signed form, passport data page and arrival stamp, ticket reservation, bank statements for the last 3 months and confirmed accommodation. The confirmed ticket must be presented after approval.

With a local sponsor: letter stating their name, address, telephone, profession and your relationship; identity document or passport, utility bill, lease if applicable and bank statements for the last 3 months. Additional documents are provided for business and minors; consult the dedicated list. The extension is free.

Before boarding and on arrival

Plan for an accepted travel document valid beyond the stay, a valid return ticket, the right to return to your country of origin or residence, sufficient resources and confirmed or sponsored accommodation. A visa does not guarantee admission; comply with the duration granted at entry.

Unrecognised passports, travel documents, stateless persons and refugees require an advance visa application. Exception indicated by the authority: holders of a Taiwan passport may receive 60 days visa on arrival.

Complete the free health declaration before travel and keep the proof requested at boarding. To work, reside or study, check the authorisations specific to the project: a tourist stay is not sufficient.

For a civil marriage with a Mauritian citizen, nationals of countries in the ninth, tenth and eleventh schedules of the passport regulations must obtain the marriage visa before travel. Consult the specific documents for this procedure.

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Mauritius?

It depends on your passport and purpose: exemption, visa on arrival or advance visa. Consult the official conditions corresponding to your situation before choosing the procedure.

How long can a tourist stay last?

The authority may grant up to 6 months per calendar year, case by case. This maximum is not automatic: the duration decided on arrival must be complied with.

How much does the visa cost and when should I apply?

The visa is free. For an application before departure, the service recommends at least 1 month in advance and announces 12 working days after receipt of a complete file, as far as possible.

What is the Premium visa for?

It allows a long stay of 1 year, renewable, as a tourist, retiree or professional, including remote work. It is free; check the conditions with the Economic Development Board via the official page.

Do I need to complete a health form?

Yes, complete the health declaration before travel and keep the proof for boarding. This official form is free.

Can a stay be extended?

A separate, free application is provided, with personal appearance and documents specific to the extension. A submitted file does not replace approval: comply with the authorised period.

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