What should I be careful about in Mauritius?

  • Cyclone season is from November to May, but cyclones can happen anytime. ...
  • Crime levels are low, but petty crime occurs, including pickpocketing and bag-snatching. ...
  • Some travellers have been robbed and assaulted in unregistered beachside bungalows. ...
  • Rallies and protests occur sometimes.




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Things You Must Know Before Visiting Mauritius
  • English is the Official Language. ...
  • It's Far! ...
  • Who's Visiting Mauritius. ...
  • Bring your Benjamins. ...
  • Their Currency is the Mauritian Rupee. ...
  • Tipping Is Not Mandatory but APPRECIATED. ...
  • Visiting Mauritius during High and Low Seasons. ...
  • Places Close Early.


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Cyclones and heavy rainfall can cause flooding and disrupt services. Stay up to date with local weather conditions. Know how to evacuate from your hotel or cruise ship and follow the advice of local authorities. Crime levels are low, but petty crime occurs, including pickpocketing and bag-snatching.

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Rabies has not been reported in this country; therefore most travellers are considered to be at low risk. However, bats may carry bat lyssavirus (bat rabies). Travellers should avoid contact with bats.

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  • Insect-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya are present. There have been cases of malaria in the past. ...
  • Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases can include gastroenteritis and hepatitis. Drink only boiled or bottled water. ...
  • HIV/AIDS is a risk. ...
  • The standard of public medical facilities varies.


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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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A detailed list of prohibited goods is available online. Restricted/controlled goods subject to an import permit include petroleum oils, rice, flour, syringes, drugs and psychotropic substances, firecrackers, arms and ammunition, and second-hand motor vehicles, among others.

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Most Mauritians are used to drinking tap water and eating in food stalls at every street corner. However, those not used to it should avoid doing so, as severe food poisoning may occur. It is thus advisable to drink mineral water and accept ice cubes only in hotels that treat tap water.

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Dangers to avoid Although the waters in Mauritius are generally calm and safe, there are a few dangers to be aware of. There were 43 reported deaths from drowning in Mauritius in 2020 and reports of Stonefish or Jellyfish stings are not rare.

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The main pest of cucurbit crops in Mauritius is the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), which lays its eggs under the skin of the fruit.

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The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. The perfect summer weather and the warm atmosphere allows Mauritius to draw in visitors from around the world who are on the lookout for a holiday destination, which can help them relax and enjoy sun and surf at beaches.

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It's polite to accept any food and drink offered, and remember to remove leather shoes and belts and cover up when visiting places of worship. Women can dress in what they like, but we recommend covering up and dressing modestly in public places.

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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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The rules for travellers, regardless of vaccination status, are the same. You do not need to be vaccinated to enter Mauritius.

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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.

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