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Mauritius visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 182 can travel to Mauritius without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 16 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Mauritius: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Mauritius?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa-free 90 d
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa on arrival –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa-free 90 d
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 45/46
Asia 41/50
Africa 47/53
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

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Passports that can enter Mauritius visa-free

113 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Mauritius

69 passports

Passports that need a visa for Mauritius

16 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritius?

It depends on your passport. 113 passports can enter Mauritius visa-free, 69 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 16 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Mauritius without a visa?

113 passports can enter Mauritius visa-free, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados and others.

Holding a Mauritius passport? See where the Mauritius passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Mauritius before you book.