Tourist Information

Latest Covid updates

  • Mauritius is open to everyone, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.
  • No testing is needed before flying to Mauritius.
  • No testing is needed on arrival.
  • Unvaccinated travelers no longer need to self-isolate on arrival.
  • You do not need to wear a face mask during your holiday. It is only mandatory in airports, during airport transfers and on public transport, plus in all public and private healthcare facilities, including hospitals and pharmacies.
  • There are no restrictions on the number of people travelling together Prior to travel, it is recommended that all travelers fill out the Mauritius All in One travel form, which you can access via the link below. It will generate a PDF document with a QR Code. Please print a hard copy of this completed form and present it to Health Officials on arrival at Mauritius Airport. If you have not filled out the All in One travel form, foreign nationals must fill out an Immigration Disembarkation Card on arrival at the airport.

Temperature

The average temperature during day time is 25° C (75° F) and rarely under 13° C (62° F) at night.

Driving in Mauritius

Due to the high import tax on new cars and spare parts, driving on Mauritius can be expensive. Only super grade leaded petrol is available on Mauritius and all cars use this. It costs slightly less than in Europe. Mauritius uses the British driving system (driving on the left).

Visas

Visas are not required for people with EEC or American passports.

Electricity

The power supply is 240 volts and the power sockets use the british 3 pin standard. If you bring electrical appliances with you then you will probably need an adaptor.

Language

The official language of Mauritius is English. A large number of people can therefore understand and speak it. The main language of the island however is Creole which is based on French. In addition the different ethnic groups speak such languages as Chinese and Hindi.

Currency

They use the Mauritian rupee. Currency rate is EURO 1.00 = 42.00 rupees.
Mauritian rupees do not circulate outside Mauritius so that you can only change money on the island. EURO/GBP or US$ travellers cheques and cash can be changed in the banks. (Please NOTE that the exchange rate for traveller's cheques is much better than for cash).

For more info on currency exchange with the rates of your country, please visit the Mauritius Commercial Bank