Mauritius Travel Entry requirements during COVID (updated 2021)

From 15 July to 30 September 2021

All passengers (fully vaccinated people aged 18 and above and children and infants) willing to travel to Mauritius must possess the following:

• a certificate of a negative COVID – 19 PCR test administered between 5 and 7 days prior to the date of boarding at the last point of embarkation.
• a valid air ticket to Mauritius.
• proof of purchase of a stay package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a certified Covid-19 safe resort.
• Medical insurance covering repatriation or treatment for Covid-19 in Mauritius and additional hotel cost if the traveller or accompanying traveller’s quarantine is extended or they test positive to Covid.

As from October 1st 2021

Fully Vaccinated guests and any accompanying guest under 18 years old should have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.

For unvaccinated guests, the entry requirements would remain as before October 1st. Hence:

• a certificate of a negative COVID – 19 PCR test administered between 5 and 7 days prior to the date of boarding at the last point of embarkation.
• a valid air ticket to Mauritius; and
• proof of purchase of a stay package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a certified Covid-19 safe resort.
• Medical insurance covering repatriation or treatment for Covid-19 in Mauritius and additional hotel cost if the traveller or accompanying traveller’s quarantine is extended or they test positive to Covid.

VISA requirements

You can visit Mauritius under a VISA, depending on the nature of your visit. Whether you are a student coming to Mauritius to study, a professional on a business trip or work assignment, or just a tourist visiting the island, you will require a VISA to enter the country. Depending on where you are from, you can benefit from VISA on-arrivals for 30-days with the possibility of extending. More information on VISA requirements for Mauritius can be found here.