Mauritius visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritian Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius is a country in the southeast of Africa with Port Louis as its capital and the largest city in the country.
  • Eritrean citizens traveling to Mauritius as a tourist can get a visa on arrival and the maximum duration of stay is 60 days.
  •  Eritrean citizens traveling to Mauritius must have a valid passport beyond their intended period of stay.
  • Yellow fever vaccine certificate is required on entry to Mauritius.
  • The official language spoken in Mauritius is English, other spoken languages with ethnic languages include; French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
  • The dominant religion in Mauritius is Hinduism, other religions practiced are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
  • The currency spent in Mauritius is known as the Mauritian rupee.
  • There are no restrictions on currency and capital exchange in Mauritius because the government of Mauritius abolished foreign exchange control to enable free repatriation of capital.
  • Mauritius has a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons: a warm humid summer extending from and a relatively cool dry winter.
  • Tourist attraction centers in Mauritius include; Black River Gorges National Park, Casela World of Adventures, Parc Francois Leguat, Trou Aux Cerfs, Tamarind Waterfalls.
  • The power plug used in Mauritius is 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type G.
  • The time difference between Eritrea and Mauritius is one hour, Mauritius is ahead of Eritrea.
  • The airline carriers in Mauritius include; Air Mauritius which is the national airline other airlines operating in Mauritius are Eurowings, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Air France.
  • The flight distance between Eritrea and Mauritius is approximately 5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions


What natural resources does Mauritius has?

The major minerals in Mauritius are basalts produced from local coral limestone and coral sand. There are also polymetallic nodules in Mauritius.


When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

The best time to travel to Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny.


Is Mauritius safe to safe?

Mauritius is one of the safest countries in Africa and at the same time has its own dangers which petty theft, so it is advised to keep valuable belongings closely.


Is it safe to drink tap water in Mauritius?

Portable water is being supplied by the Mauritius Central Water Authority which is treated to meet the norms set by the World Health Organization for drinkable water. In order words, tap water is safe for drinking in Mauritius.