Travel advice for Mauritius

Exercise caution in Mauritius because pickpocketing and theft occur, especially around Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic-en-Flac, where robberies and break-ins are common. Women should avoid travelling alone, preferably with someone trusted, especially after sunset, and LGBTQ+ people may face discrimination and aggression. Piracy threatens shipping and private yachts nearby, and tropical storms occur from November to June. Drugs and e-cigarettes are prohibited and penalties are severe.

Exercise increased caution in Mauritius because of crime. Most crimes against foreigners are opportunistic, including pickpocketing, purse snatching and petty theft, especially in crowded shopping areas, beaches, other tourist spots and near ATMs. Serious crimes include break-ins, assaults, murder and rape, while women traveling alone may face verbal harassment and other crimes.

Australia advises normal precautions for Mauritius.

Use normal precautions and avoid crowds and demonstrations near public facilities because protests may become violent. Expect travel disruptions and possible curfews. Watch for cyclones and tropical storms, and never swim alone or at beaches marked dangerous. Entry is restricted after entering, transiting or staying in the Democratic Republic of Congo or South Sudan within 21 days, with some permit or visa holders exempt if they quarantine for 21 days.

Exercise normal precautions because travel in Mauritius is generally safe. Due to Ebola, foreigners arriving from or transiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days may not enter. Mauritian citizens and qualifying visa holders may enter subject to mandatory quarantine lasting 21 days. Rainfall above average is expected in the last quarter of 2026 and may affect infrastructure and mobility.

Take normal security precautions in Mauritius. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and bag snatching, occurs nationwide and is more frequent in Port Louis, Flic en Flac and Grand-Baie, especially at night, so secure belongings, avoid walking alone after dark and use caution at ATMs. Violent crime is rare, but road accidents, reckless driving, demonstrations, riptides and dangerous marine species also pose risks, requiring defensive driving, avoiding crowds and respecting swimming warnings.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Mauritius and use other governments' travel information because Estonia has no representation there. Estonian citizens may stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Entry restrictions linked to Ebola apply to travellers who recently visited or transited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan. Conditions may change without prompt notice.

Germany advises normal precautions for Mauritius.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Mauritius.

Hungary advises normal precautions for Mauritius.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Mauritius. The terrorism threat is low, although global indiscriminate attacks remain possible; petty theft, street robberies, assault, rape and murder occur, including at resorts; risks rise after dark on beaches and in poorly lit or secluded areas. Crime is higher in downtown Port Louis and coastal tourist centres Grand Bay, Pereybere and Flic en Flac. Avoid walking alone at night and use bank ATMs.

Japan advises normal precautions for Mauritius.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Mauritius. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and theft, is frequent, so avoid carrying large cash or jewellery and take care of belongings in crowded tourist areas such as Port Louis and Flic en Flac. Some roads are poor, uneven and poorly lit, while drug offences carry heavy penalties. Heavy rain during cyclone season can cause landslides, so monitor forecasts and follow local authorities.

Use usual precautions; no increased risk is identified. Petty theft is common, so secure luggage and keep document copies separate in Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac. Avoid walking alone at night on isolated or public beaches and poorly lit streets in the Port Louis business district. Use mosquito repellent, drive cautiously at night on uneven roads, and carry identification while observing strict drug and drink driving laws.

Normal precautions apply. British citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 60 days. Health checks may apply to arrivals from Reunion Island or countries where malaria is common. Ebola restrictions deny entry to non-Mauritians who travelled from or through the Democratic Republic of Congo or South Sudan within 21 days without an eligible permit, while permit holders and Mauritian nationals are admitted but face 21 day quarantine.