TRAVELLING TO MAURITIUS
Traveling to Mauritius, a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, requires planning based on your departure country, visa status, flight availability, and local travel requirements. Here’s a detailed guide on how to travel to Mauritius, covering everything from flights and visa information to health protocols and customs.
✈️ 1. Booking Your Flight to Mauritius
🌍 International Access
- Main airport: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) – located in the southeast near Mahebourg.
- Major airlines flying to Mauritius:
- Air Mauritius (flag carrier)
- Emirates, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa
- Air France, Kenya Airways, Saudia, South African Airways, etc.
🗺️ Flight Routes
- From Europe: Direct flights from Paris, London, Frankfurt, and Zurich.
- From Asia: Flights via Dubai (Emirates), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), or Doha (Qatar Airways).
- From Africa: Direct or connecting flights via Johannesburg or Nairobi.
- From India: Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore via Air Mauritius and Air India.
📅 Tips:
- Book at least 2–3 months in advance for better prices.
- Peak seasons: December–January (holidays) and July–August (European summer).
- Off-peak (cheaper): February–May and September–November
🛂 2. Visa and Entry Requirements
🔍 Who Needs a Visa?
- Visa-free entry or visa on arrival (up to 60/90 days) for many countries including:
- EU countries, UK, USA, Canada, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
- e-Visa or embassy visa required for certain African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian countries.
📄 Documents Required:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
- Sufficient funds (approx. USD 100 per day)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Yellow fever vaccination (if arriving from high-risk countries)
🔗 Check visa status by nationality: Mauritius Immigration
🏥 3. Health and COVID-19 Requirements
As of 2025, Mauritius has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but you should:
- Carry proof of COVID-19 vaccination (if requested)
- No PCR test or quarantine required (unless otherwise stated)
- Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage is highly recommended
- Bring documentation for routine vaccines (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, etc.)
🧳 4. Arrival in Mauritius
🛬 At the Airport:
- Go through immigration control
- Declare any restricted items (plants, animal products, large amounts of cash)
- Customs allowance includes:
- 250g of tobacco or 200 cigarettes
- 1L of spirits and 2L of wine/beer
- Gifts up to MUR 15,000 (~USD 330)
🚖 5. Getting from the Airport
- Taxi: Fixed fares, negotiable (~MUR 1,000–2,000 to Grand Baie or Flic en Flac)
- Airport shuttle: Available via hotels or private operators
- Car rental: Available at the airport with international license
- Public buses: Limited from airport, best for locals
🏨 6. Accommodation Options
- Budget guesthouses: $25–$50 per night
- Mid-range hotels: $70–$150 per night
- Luxury resorts: $200–$800+ per night (many are all-inclusive)
- Airbnb & villas: Widely available
📱 7. Practical Travel Tips
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Languages: English (official), French, Creole
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz, type C and G plugs
- Internet: Buy a SIM card at the airport (My.T, Emtel, Chili)
- Driving: Left-hand side (international license recommended)
- Time zone: GMT+4
📆 Summary Travel Checklist
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Return flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa (if required)
- Travel insurance
- Vaccinations (yellow fever if needed)
- Credit card and some cash (in MUR or USD/EUR)
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