Any tourist who wishes to stay longer than 3 months in Mauritius must also apply for a long-term visa at an embassy. However, the Mauritius visa policy is very liberal. Holders of passports issued by 115 countries or territories have been exempted from visas for a stay of 90 days.
French citizens do not need a tourist visa when travelling to Mauritius in 2023. French passport holders can stay in Mauritius for a short period of time (for 90 days).
Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.
Mauritius has depth of character to go with its good looks. Its rugged interior, fascinating towns and intriguing cultural and culinary mix combine to make this so much more than just a world-class beach destination.
Starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 12, 2023, noncitizen, nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID–19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States.
Keep copies of important documents, including passports, separately. There have been reports of burglaries at villas where tourists have been staying. Make sure accommodation and hotel rooms are secure.Avoid renting accommodation that isn't registered with the Mauritius Tourism Authority.
Currently, Mauritius passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 149 destinations worldwide. Our detailed guide provides comprehensive information on lists of destinations where Mauritius passport holders can travel visa-free, obtain visa-on-arrival, or eTA.
While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.
Bali is cheaper than Maldives and Mauritius. Beach life in Bali is the best. Even the private pool villas are very affordable in the case of Bali. You can also choose the jungle camps; wooden house stays as your means to stay in Bali.
You are correct in that Thailand is a cheaper place to visit than Mauritius but as stated there are plenty of good hotels with a range of prices to choose from.
When is the Best Time to Go to Mauritius? The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. Expect some of Africa's best beaches, fresh seafood and long, sundrenched days on a Mauritius holiday. The island has a classic tropical climate with warm weather year-round.