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Mauritius

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Overview

Explore Mauritius...​ 

Mauritius is an island paradise in the Indian Ocean, known for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and rich natural beauty.

Fun Fact: Mauritius is famously known as the land of the dodo, the flightless bird that became extinct centuries ago and is also mentioned in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Mauritian Flag

6-8hrs

Average Flight Time

Port Louis

Capital City of Mauritius

English, French & Creole

Official Languages

Mauritian Rupee

The currency used in Mauritius is the Mauritius rupee (MUR), which was introduced in 1876 to replace the Mauritian dollar.  

Africa

Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent, covering approximately 20% of the Earth’s surface and situated primarily between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Made up of 54 recognised countries, Africa is renowned for its diverse cultures, rich history, and vast natural resources, including the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, and the Serengeti Plain. The continent is cut almost equally in two by the Equator, meaning most of Africa lies within the tropical region, bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn.

GST 

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Mauritius has a tropical climate, with warm and humid summers (November to April) and cooler, dry winters (May to October). 

The island enjoys plenty of sunshine year-round.

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Country Code: +230

Emergency Contact Numbers

 999        999        999

Visa Guidelines

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​Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Mauritius.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Mauritius

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Mauritius, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.   

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • Nationality dependent

Length of Stay

  • Nationality dependent

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Consulate General of Mauritius, Dubai

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waterfalls in the middle of green trees
aerial photography of island beside body of water
gray and white fish in underwater at daytime
dolphins in the ocean
water reflection of coconut palm trees

This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.