Mauritius
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Mauritius’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
The tropical cyclone season in Mauritius usually runs from November to May. Please follow the Mauritius Meteorological Services updates. See Natural disasters.
No cyclone warning is in force in Mauritius. Following the lifting of cyclone warnings, SSR International airport will reopen at 0800hrs on 21 February. Passengers should contact their airline for further information.
You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 140,000 British tourists visit Mauritius every year. Most visits are trouble free.
The tropical cyclone season in Mauritius usually runs from November to May. Please follow the Mauritius Meteorological Services updates. See Natural disasters
UK passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Mauritius. On arrival, your passport will be stamped allowing entry to the country for 60 days. You’ll need to be able to provide evidence of onward or return travel. See Visas
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties. See Local laws and customs
Terrorist attacks in Mauritius can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-02-23 11:01
Removal of information on severe Tropical Storm Eleanor (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-22 15:27
Information about severe Tropical Storm Eleanor (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-22 09:55
Updated information about Severe Tropical Storm Eleanor – SSR International airport is closed until further notice (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-21 14:46
Information about Severe Tropical Storm Eleanor (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-25 11:35
Information to reflect the removal of cyclone warnings in Mauritius (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-22 12:54
Information to reflect the latest updates on cyclone warnings in Mauritius (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-22 10:40
Information to reflect the latest information on cyclone warnings in Mauritius (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-16 14:21
Updated information on Tropical Storm Belal, including the reopening of SSR International Airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-16 10:19
Further information on Severe Tropical Storm Belal, including the temporary closure of SSR International Airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-15 12:49
Extreme weather section updated to reflect latest information on Tropical Cyclone Belal, including the temporary closure of SSR International Airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-15 11:57
Extreme weather section updated to reflect latest information on Tropical Cyclone Belal (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-13 11:01
Extreme weather section updated to reflect latest information on Tropical Storm Belal (Safety and security).
2023-12-13 10:48
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-11-14 09:21
Information about attitudes towards the LGBT+ community in Mauritius (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-06-22 11:41
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-02-21 04:53
Latest update: Updated information on tropical cyclone Freddy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Hazards’ sections).
2023-02-20 06:26
Latest update: Updated information on tropical cyclone Freddy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Hazards’ sections).
2023-02-20 01:34
Latest update: Updated information on tropical cyclone Freddy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Hazards’ sections).
2023-02-19 08:05
Latest update: Updated information on tropical cyclone Freddy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Hazards’ sections).
2023-02-18 13:56
Updated information on tropical cyclone Freddy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Hazards’ sections).
2022-12-23 10:24
Updated information that wearing face masks in public is no longer mandatory but is recommended at the airport, on public transport and in all public and private healthcare facilities (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-07-01 15:39
Updated information on the easing of COVID-19 domestic and entry restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-06-15 12:44
Updated information on ability of unvaccinated travellers to self- isolate on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-23 14:57
Updated information on COVID-19 related entry and travel insurance requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-04-07 16:25
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-13 15:18
Updated information on entry requirements. Travellers to Mauritius no longer require a negative COVID-19 test before departure (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-02-23 12:49
Removal of the cyclone warning class IV for Cyclone Emnati (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages) and addition of new COVID-19 vaccination rules and measures (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-02-20 07:46
On 19 February Mauritius issued a cyclone warning class IV for Cyclone Emnati, with the risk of heavy rain and strong gusts across the island (Summary & Natural disasters)
2022-02-20 07:26
On 19 February Mauritius issued a cyclone warning class IV for Cyclone Emnati, with the risk of heavy rain and strong gusts across the island (Summary)
2022-02-19 13:19
Updated information on cyclone warning for Cyclone Emnati (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-02-18 16:05
Addition of information on a cyclone warning for Cyclone Emnati (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages). Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-17 11:09
Updated information on entry requirement for Mauritius; all travellers must fill out a mandatory health form before arriving in Mauritius (‘Entry requirements’ page)