Mauritius Visa Guide for Indian Tourists

Sparkling like a gem in the southern Indian Ocean, Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located east of Madagascar and southeast of Seychelles. Port Louis is the capital city and the largest port of the nation. Exhilarating mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and exciting water sports, Mauritius is considered as one of the top holiday destinations in the world and also aone of the popular attraction not to miss in your honeymoon trip. If you want to travel and see some of the best tourist places in Mauritius as part of Mauritius Tour Packages then check the comprehensive Visa Guide for this exuberant tourist destination here.

About Mauritius Visa

Indian Nationals who are travelling to Mauritius for tourist or business purposes do not need Visa to stay up to 60 days but one need to provide their valid return tickets, a confirmed booking for accommodation in Mauritius, and sufficient funds for expenses during their stay. Persons, who are wishing to spend more than 60 days in Mauritius, will need to apply for a visa prior to departure.

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Visa Requirements

Up to 60 Days:

Indian Nationals traveling to Mauritius do not need Visa to stay up to 60 days but one need to provide some valid documents. Here is the list of documents required to submit to enter in to Mauritius.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date
Hotel Booking Confirmation in Mauritius
Confirmed Booking for Return Flight
Proof of adequate funds for expenses during their stay (minimum of USD 100 per day)

More than 60 Days:

Indians, who are staying more than 60 days in Mauritius, will need to apply for a visa from the Mauritius High Commission in Delhi or Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius in Mumbai prior to departure. The cost of the Visa is free for Indians and is valid for 90 days with single entry.

Here is the list of documents required to submit for the visa.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly completed & two recent passport-size photographs
Hotel Booking Confirmation in Mauritius
Confirmed Booking for Return Flight
Sponsorship Letter if the stay is sponsored by a Mauritian citizen
Proof of adequate funds for expenses during their stay (minimum of USD 100 per day)
Bank statement for last 3 months
Copy of Credit card

Visa / Stay Tips for Mauritius

The currency of Mauritius is Mauritian rupee. It is better to change some money in the airport immediately on arrival. However, hotels, shops and most of the restaurants in the capital city accept credit cards.
Better to re-confirm your return ticket at least 72 hours before departure.
Store your valuables, passport and money in the safety deposit box provided by the hotel before going to shopping.
Mauritius enjoys a relatively mild climate throughout the year while the most pleasant time to visit the island is from April to June and September to December.
The official language of Mauritius is English while the main language of the island is Creole which is based on French. In addition, Chinese and Hindi are also spoken widely.
The power supply in Mauritius is 240 volts and if you bring electrical appliances then you will probably need an adaptor.