Mauritius: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: Passport and Immigration Office - Visa requirements
My Mauritius - Visa information

For Further Information: Mauritius diplomatic missions overseas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Latest Travel News in connection with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (International Air Transport Association)

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)	48 km/29 miles	approx MUR 1,800	between MAU 15.00 and MAU 38.00	not available	approx 1 hr

Health Precautions: No specific vaccination is required. For further information, consult the dedicated page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: Safety & Health Measures
UK Gov Foreign Travel Advice - Mauritius
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: Safety and Security advice - UK Government

Time zone

Type of Climate: The Republic of Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September. The mean temperature over Mauritius is relatively stable, at 24.7°C during summer and 21.0°C during winter. Rainfall varies considerably from region to region and throughout the year: the annual rainfall is about 1100mm on the North coast, but it increases drastically on the Central Plateau. Long term mean annual rainfall (1904-2007) over the Island is 2100 mm. The wettest months are February and March, whereas the driest month is October.
The Republic of Mauritius is located in the cyclone belt of the Southwest Indian Ocean Region, with cyclone concentrated between November and mid-May.
For further information: Mauritius Meteorological Services
AccuWeather

Climate

Domestic Currency: Mauritius Rupee
ISO Code: MUR
Possible Means of Payment: All major debit and credit cards are accepted in most places. Occasionally GBP, EUR and USD may be used when paying in tourist areas, but the locals prefer the local currency and the exchange rate will not be very favourable.

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