Mauritius visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius grants India Citizens the privilege to come into the country on visa-free for 90 days duration.
  • Your Indian international passport must be valid throughout the duration of your stay in Mauritius.
  • Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • You must provide a certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination at entry.
  • Presentation of proof of confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius and onward or return tickets to your home country or country of residency are required.
  • There is no need for payment of any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4), hence, India is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of the country.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Mauritius is 7 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
  • Mauritius adopts the Mauritian Rupee as its national currency. 
  • Plants and plant material including flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings, and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment.
  • Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia, including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
  • In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Hinduism is a major religion in Mauritius, followed by Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
  • Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourists for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
  • Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
  • There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
  • The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its over one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
  • On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
  • People are proud of their island and may expect you to admit that it’s the closest thing to Paradise, so it’s a good idea to just oblige.  Be open and friendly and accept offerings
  • When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Mauritius?

Generally, Mauritius is very safe to visit. It is probably one of the safest countries in Africa to travel too, but it has its dangers. Be careful to keep your valuables closely by your side, since the most common type of crime is petty theft.

Are the beaches safe in Mauritius?

In Mauritius, you have plenty of room for safe swimming in lagoons. Swimming far away from the beach is not recommended and not necessary because like elsewhere there are currents in Mauritius. 

What is the national food of Mauritius?

The national dish of Mauritius that locals and travellers love to is the Dholl puri which is a yellow split-pea pancake that is griddled on a Tawa and filled with cari gros pois (bean curry) and Mauritius' famous rougaille (a spicy sauce of sweet tomatoes, thyme, garlic, and ginger).

What is the official language of Mauritius?

The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its over one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.