Getting to Mauritius

Though it may seem remote, located out in the Indian Ocean, getting to Mauritius really isn’t all that complicated. Practically the only way of getting to Mauritius is by air.

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Airlines that Fly to Mauritius

Air Austral

Air France

Air Madagascar

Air Mauritius

Air Seychelles

Britannia Airlines

British Airways

Condor

Corsair

Emirates

Eurofly

LTU

South African Airways

Tranaero

Virgin Atlantic

Volare

So no matter where you are, there is an airline that will get you to Mauritius! The best way to get a cheap flight to Mauritius is to compare, compare, compare. The cost of the flight will depend greatly on the time of year that you travel and how far in advance you are booking. Asking the airlines for a quote and checking alternative dates and routes takes some time, but it may save you hundreds of dollars.

One important factor to keep in mind is that A LOT of students leave Mauritius to study University in Europe (particularly Great Britain), Canada and Australia. If you live in one of these countries, you will find that availability around the start and finish dates of University will be limited.

Getting to Mauritius in the winter months can be a little bumpy as you start to land. Nothing to be too concerned about but worth knowing, especially if you are a nervous flyer.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

The International Airport is a clean building and has the usual array of duty free shops and food outlets. There are two lounges available for passenger comfort.

La Terrasse (VIP Lounge) is an executive lounge for First Class and Business Class travelers. The second lounge is the Premium Arrival Lounge which is available for passengers that are arriving into Mauritius and helps travelers fast track the immigration process.

Both of these lounges require at least 24 hours reservation….and they both charge a fee. For more information you can go to http://aml.mru.aero

Visa Requirements for Entering Mauritius

Most tourists arriving in Mauritius will require a visa. There are a couple of exceptions to this rule:

(a) Citizens of Mauritius,

(b) Persons who are residents of Mauritius under the Immigration Act,

(c) The spouse of a citizen of Mauritius,

(d) The child under the age of 14 years or step child or lawfully adopted child of persons referred to at (a) and (b) above,

(e) Holders of Diplomatic Passports other than those issued by the Government of Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria,Yemen, and Afghanistan,

(f) Crew of a vessel traveling on duty or in transit to join another vessel,

(g) Holders of Laissez-Passer by the United Nations, SADC or other internationally recognized organizations,

(h) Persons who intend to remain in Mauritius only during the stay of a vessel by which they arrive and depart,

(e) Holders of Passports issued by the following countries:-

Antigua and Barbuda, Namibia, Australia, Nauru, Austria, Netherlands, Bahamas New Zealand, Bahrain Norway, Bardabos, Oman, Belgium, Papua, New Guinea, Belize, Portugal, Botswana, Qatar, Brunei, Darussalam, Samoa (Western), Canada, San Marino, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Seychelles, Dominica Sierra Leone, Finland Singapore, France, South Africa, Gambia Solomon Islands, Germany (United) Spain, Ghana, St Christopher, Nevis, Greece St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent & Grenadines, Guyana, Sweden, Hong Kong Switzerland, Ireland, Tanzania, Israel, Tonga, Italy, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Tunisia, Japan, Turkey, Kenya, Tuvalu, Kiribati Uganda, Kuwait United Arab Emirates, Lesotho, United Kingdom, and Dependent territories, Liechtenstein, United States of America, Luxemburg, Vanuatu, Malawi, Vatican, Malaysia, Zambia, Maldives, Zimbabwe, Malta, Monaco, Mozambique.

(j) Nationals of the Republic of India, People’s Republic of China, Jordan and Lebanon visiting Mauritius for a period of stay up to fifteen (15) days do not require a visa to enter Mauritius provided they satisfy the following conditions:-

The abovementioned nationals should apply and obtain a visa before undertaking any travel to Mauritius for the following purpose:-

(k) As from 01 November 2004 visa requirements are waived in respect of nationals of the new Member States of the European Union namely:-

Czech Republic Republic of Latvia, Estonian Republic, Republic of Lithuania Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland

(l) Holders of Passports of the following countries may be granted a visa of two weeks on arrival :-

Albania, Madagascar, Bulgaria, Romania, Comores Ex USSR**, Fiji

**Ex USSR which is now known as Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now composed of :-

A visa for a maximum period of three months may be granted on arrival to nationals of:

A visa of sixteen days may be granted on arrival to nationals of Republic of Korea.

TRANSIT VISA

Requirements for Transit Passengers

National of Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Liberia, should obtain a visa before traveling to Mauritius even on transit.

Please Note: All About Mauritius is not an official website giving legal information. You should check with your travel agent or your nearest Mauritius Embassy for exact up to date information regarding visas!