Israel visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Israeli Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius citizens can travel to Israel without obtaining a visa for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Travellers must have onward or return tickets and enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
  • One page of passports must blank, although, passports are normally not stamped upon entry.
  • There are no certificates of vaccination required to enter Israel.
  • There are no minimum requirement for passport validity but your passport validity should exceed your authorized stay and airlines may decline board if a traveller has less than six months validity on his or her passport.
  • Visitors are required to declare currencies up to 50,000 shekels or more when entering or exiting Israel by air and 12,000 shekels if entering or exiting by land.
  • Cats, dogs and birds are allowed into the country provided owner present a written statement of ownership and health certificate.
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Mauritius uses the Israel Daylight Time zone (GMT+3), hence, Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Israel.
  • The flight time from Port Louis, Mauritius to Jerusalem, Israel is 8 hours, 14 minutes and from Port Louis, Mauritius to Tel Aviv, Israel 8 hours, 17 minutes.
  • Temperatures in Israel vary widely, especially during the winter. Coastal areas, such as those of Tel Aviv and Haifa have a typical Mediterranean climate with cool, rainy winters and long, hot summers.
  • With scarce water resources, Israel has developed various water-saving technologies, including drip irrigation.
  • Israel was established as a homeland for the Jewish people and is often referred to as a Jewish state because it is considered to be the only country in the world where life revolves around the Hebrew lifestyle.  
  • Hebrew and Arabic are Israel two official language.
  • The city of Jerusalem is of special importance to Jews, Muslims and Christians as it is the home of sites that are pivotal to their religious beliefs.
  • Beaches, archaeological, historical and biblical sites and unique geography are Israel’s main tourist attractions.
  • The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of Israel's most important cultural institutions and houses the Dead Sea Scrolls along with an extensive collection of Judaica and European art.
  • Work and school holidays are determined by the Jewish holiday and the official day of rest is Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Israel?

Israel is not in a constant state of war. Although bombings and fighting do occur, they are not everyday problems. The key to being safe when visiting Israel is to avoid crowds, especially demonstrations and protests and to be aware of your surroundings.

Are there Mauritian restaurants in Israel?

There are no records of restaurants with Mauritius cuisines in Israel.

Do Israelis eat pork?

Rearing and slaughtering of pigs are considered an abomination to the religious laws of the Jewish inhabitant of Israel.

Are visitors allowed to drink alcohol in Israel?

There is generally a relaxed attitude towards alcohol consumption in Israel. The drinking age of 18 is loosely enforced and bars stay open until the last customer stumbles home.