Do I need an international driving permit for Mauritius?

If you intend to stay for a period longer than four weeks, you need to have either an International Driving Permit (issued in your home country) or apply for an extension with the Mauritian authorities (Mauritius Police Force, Traffic Branch, Line Barracks – Google Maps).



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“Foreigners with a driving licence issued by a competent authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius”, according to Goinsamy Veerasamy, Commanding Officer of Mauritius Police Traffic Branch.

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You can drive using your UK driving licence, but you must have it with you at all times. The standard of driving varies and there are frequent accidents. Be particularly careful when driving after dark as pedestrians and unlit motorcyclists are serious hazards.

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Currently, there is only one place for US licensed drivers to get an International Drivers Permits. They can be obtained from American Automobile Association (AAA). There are many places online that offer translated licenses, but AAA is the only certified provider by the US State Department to issue them.

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It's relatively safe to drive in Mauritius. The roads are in good condition, most drivers are courteous, and you won't usually encounter people speeding excessively (although there are a few exceptions). As in anywhere else in the world, you always need to be aware of your surroundings.

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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.

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If you have a valid license from your home state, you can drive in European countries for up to 90 days without further documentation. However, once you have spent more than 90 days in Europe and wish to continue driving there, it is recommended that you get an International Driver's License (IDL).

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Drivers in the United Kingdom and France have the most powerful driving licences in the world, allowing them to be behind the wheel within minutes of visiting another country. An interactive map created by Compare the Market looked at which countries' driving licences can be used most easily in other countries.

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You can cross the entire country in a little under 90 minutes on the main highways, making any attraction an easy day trip no matter where you decide to stay.

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