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Mauritius
- Port Louis
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Mauritius: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1,264,613
- Area
- 2,040 km² · 788 sq mi
- Languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00, Indian/Mauritius
- Calling code
- +230
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .mu
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
France
Seychelles
MaldivesRead more
Entry requirements
Mauritius visa requirements
Mauritius entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 120 can enter without a visa, 62 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 15 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Safety
Mauritius safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated June 5, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Mauritius: frequently asked questions
- Mauritius visa: do I need one?
- Mauritius entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 120 can enter without a visa, 62 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 15 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Mauritius: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Mauritius at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Mauritius: what currency is used?
- Currency in Mauritius: Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
- Mauritius: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Mauritius: English, French.
- Mauritius: what is the capital?
- The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
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