France visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

French Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius citizens looking to visit France for a 90 days  stay are not required to obtain a visa.
  • Intending visitors must have a passport valid for 3 months from the date of arrival in France. 
  • There are no certificates of vaccination needed to enter into France.
  • Children aged 17 years old or younger may be included in their parent's passport as long as they are travelling together .
  • Gold must be declared upon departure except for personal jewellery of no more than a total weight of 500 grammes.
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Animals brought into the country must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate and health certificate against rabies.
  • A maximum of 10,000 Euros is allowed in and out of the country.
  • British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, China Eastern airlines are some of the carriers of Mauritius to Finland.
  • Intending visitors can get to Paris, France from any international airport in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • France uses the Central European Summer Time zone (GMT+2) hence Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of France.
  • For France, there are two associated plug types, types C and E. The country also operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • There are three broad types of climate in France- a tropical climate in the east, an equatorial climate in the west and subpolar climate in the south.
  • The flight time from Port Louis, Mauritius to Paris, France is 12 hours, 10 minutes.
  • France has long being a global centre of art, science and philosophy.
  • It hosts the world's fourth-largest number UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and is the leading tourist destination, receiving around 83 million foreign visitors annually.
  • The most popular tourist sites include Eiffel Tower, Chateau De Versailles, Museum National d’Histiorre Naturelle, Pont Du Gard, Arc de Triomphe, Mont Saint-Michel, Sainte-Chapelle, Puy De Dome, Musee Picasso and Carcassone.
  • France, especially Paris, has some of the world's largest and most renowned museums, including the Louvre, which is the most visited art museum in the world.
  • France has 37 sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and features cities of high cultural interest, beaches and seaside resorts, ski resorts, and rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility.
  • The official language of France is French.
  • France is a secular country and freedom of religion is a constitutional right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Caribbean restaurants in France?

Yes, France has Caribbean restaurants in its cities including Pon De Spot, La Kaz, L'Île aux Bokits in Paris, Paradis Des Antilles in Saint Dennis and Captain Jack's in Chessy.



Is it safe to travel to France?

Paris is statistically one of the safest major metropolitan areas in Europe. Violent crime rates are fairly low here although crimes like pick-pocketing are fairly prevalent.

Can I extend my stay in France?

Yes, you can extend your French entry permit but only in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry into France.

How do I greet people in France?

You can shake hands with strangers and give a Faire la bise meaning a kiss on friends' cheeks. You can also simply say “Bonjour” which means hello, good morning or “Bonsoir” meaning good evening.