Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form
Smartraveller recommends completing the form online before travel or at the airport on arrival.
Open Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital FormPractical tips for Mauritius
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Tourist entry does not permit paid work
The Passport and Immigration Office says visitors must not engage in gainful activity without a valid residence permit.
Mauritius at a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- MUR
- Calling code
- +230
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Australia need a visa for Mauritius?
For tourism in Mauritius, travelers using an ordinary passport from Australia should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 59 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Mauritius?
The short-visit limit is 59 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
Do I need to complete Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form?
Recommended for this route. Smartraveller recommends completing the form online before travel or at the airport on arrival. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form
Check Mauritius entry requirements
The Passport and Immigration Office lists the documents and admission conditions for visitors.
Read Australian travel advice for Mauritius
Current DFAT advice explains the free visa-on-arrival route for Australian visitors.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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