Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
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 Form
GOV.UK says to complete the form online before arrival and print the QR code. If you have not completed it online, it says you will be asked to fill in an immigration disembarkation card at the airport.
Open Mauritius All-in-One Travel 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 the United Kingdom need a visa for Mauritius?
Travelers visiting Mauritius for tourism with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom do not need a visa for up to 60 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Mauritius?
The short-visit limit is 60 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay. At least 1 blank page.
Do I need to complete Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form?
Required for this route. GOV.UK says to complete the form online before arrival and print the QR code. If you have not completed it online, it says you will be asked to fill in an immigration disembarkation card at the airport. 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 Form
Check Mauritius entry requirements
The Passport and Immigration Office lists the documents and admission conditions for visitors.
Read UK travel advice for Mauritius
Current GOV.UK advice covers British citizen passport holders, permitted stay, passport validity and arrival paperwork.
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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