Visa and Passport

To get into Mauritius you'll need an actual Passport that is not due to expire before 6 months. If you are a visitor from Europe and your stay is not going to be longer than 3 months you won't need a Visa. Different might conditions apply to countries outside of Europe. Please check with your travel agency or consulate/embassy.

Customs Rules and Regulations
Passengers of 16 years of age and over may import the following duty free: 250 grammes of tobacco (including cigars and cigarettes), 1 litre of spirits, 2 litres of wine, ale or beer, one quarter litre of Eau de Toilette and a quantity of perfume not exceeding 10 cl. A plant import permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture, prior to the introduction of plants and plant material including cuttings, flowers, bulbs, fresh fruits, vegetables and seeds. All plants must be declared to Customs immediately on arrival and are subject to examination. It is prohibited, by law, to introduce sugar cane and parts thereof, soil micro-organisms and invertebrate animals.

Facilities for examination and certification of plant materials are available at Le Reduit (Tel:454-1091) and Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport offices of the Plant Pathology Division of the Ministry of Agriculture. (Tel : 637-3194). All animals including animal material need an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and a sanitary certificate from the country origin. All animals must be declared to the Customs Authorities immediately on arrival, and landing is allowed only if certificates issued by the Veterinary Authorities of the exporting country are in conformity with Import Permits. Dogs and cats undergo a six months' quarantine; Birds and other animal/species up to 2 months. Drug trafficking is illegal and carry very heavy penalties. Firearms and ammunitions need import permits and must be declared on arrival.

Animal & Plant Inspection & Delivery Permits
Agricultural Services, Head Office, Le Reduit Tel : (00230)454-1091

source :www.mauritius.net

These regulations might be object to changes in the future.
We cannote be held responsible for their accuracy.

Passport And Immigration Office :

Mauritius,
Port Louis City,
Tel. (00230)208 1212
Fax. (00230)212 2398