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Foreign travel advice

Mauritius

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 326 February 2025
Updated:: 326 February 2025
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Tropical Storm Garance

A cyclone warning is currently in force in Mauritius. Severe Tropical Storm Garance will continue to affect the weather in Mauritius this week. Widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will be closed from 7pm local time on 26 February until further notice.  Travellers should contact their airlines for travel updates.

Stay in a safe place and follow instructions and updates from local authorities closely.

If you are visiting Mauritius and need urgent consular assistance, contact us on +230 660 4900 and press option 2.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2025-04-09 16:43
Requirements to show a PCR test for Chikungunya have been postponed (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-04-08 14:34
From 9 April, passengers travelling from Reunion Island to Mauritius must produce a negative PCR test for Chikungunya before they travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-04-08 12:15
From 9 April, passengers travelling from Reunion Island to Mauritius must produce a negative PCR test before they travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-02-28 10:59
Removal of information about severe tropical Storm Garance (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-02-26 15:37
Addition of information about severe tropical Storm Garance (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-02-03 15:44
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.

2024-11-05 14:40
New information about political rallies taking place in the run-up to the Mauritian election on 10 November (‘Safety and security’ page).

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)