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Do you need to be vaccinated for Mauritius?

PCR tests are carried out on entry, on the seventh and 14th day after entry. Update 2021-07-12: Entry into Mauritius as of Thursday (15 July) is only possible for fully vaccinated travelers who can present a negative PCR test and foreign health insurance.



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Requirements for Entry:
  1. Valid passport with at least one blank page.
  2. Evidence of onward/return travel.
  3. Proof of sufficient funds.


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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.

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Medical travel insurance is recommended for all foreign visitors traveling to Mauritius, although it is no longer required.

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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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There is no limit to the amount of physical currency/Bearer Negotiable Instruments/ precious stones and metals including gold, diamond and jewellery or any goods of high value including work of arts exceeding Rs 500,000 in value that may be brought into or taken out of Mauritius.

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Although there are no malarial mosquitoes in Mauritius, the Ministry of Health may ask you for a blood sample either at the airport or at a later stage during your stay if you have travelled from a country where malaria is common. Cases of dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes have been reported.

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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.

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All inclusive hotels in Mauritius - often a wise choice. All inclusive in Mauritius has many advantages. You get a better idea of the total cost of the trip, many small expenses are included, and if you travel with children, there is often something they like.

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Courses or boosters usually advised: Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.

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Travel documents for a trip
  • Driver's license, passport, and travel visa. These documents are required for most forms of travel. ...
  • Copies of all identification documents for travel. ...
  • Travel itinerary details. ...
  • Travel insurance plan details.


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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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It doesn't matter if you're from France, Germany, South-Africa, England etc., you will be able to drive throughout Mauritius during your holiday by using your own driving licence.

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THE LEGAL PRESCRIBED LIMIT: 20 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. – 27 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 ml of urine. – 9 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 ml of breath.

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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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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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Entry requirements:
  1. Visa.
  2. Valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry in Spain).
  3. Sufficient funds to cover your trip.
  4. Return or onward ticket.
  5. An accommodation provider.
  6. Important: The Spain Health Control Form (SpTH) is not required anymore to travel to Spain.


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Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.

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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.

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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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