Philippines visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The Philippines government permits Mauritius citizens to visit their country for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
  • Mauritius nationals who wish to stay longer than the 30-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in the Philippines.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Visitors must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the Philippines. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
  • A return ticket to Mauritius or onward destination is needed as well.
  • On entry and exit into the Philippines, local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
  • Tourists bringing in pets must be accompanied by veterinarian good health certificate, issued at Mauritius stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from Bureau of Animal Industry.
  • Intending visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritius to Palau.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Manila, Philippines is 12 hours, 25 minutes and from Rodrigues, it is  17 hours, 55 minutes.
  • The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • The Philippines is one of the few Christian dominated countries in Asia, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
  • There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
  • Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis. 
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $30 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts Philippines 4 hours ahead of Mauritius.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Visitors travelling to the Philipinnes are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to get yellow fever vaccination before going to the Philippines?

Citizens of Mauritius are not required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination before entering the Philippines. However, tourists are still advised to be vaccinated before embarking on their trip.

What are the modes of transportation in the Philippines?

The most common modes of transportation in the Philippines are buses, jeepney, taxi cabs, and train. There are also tricycles, ferries, boats, cabs, and planes depending on location.

What are the languages spoken in the Philippines?

Majority of the Filipinos know how to speak English and Filipino. However, in other provinces, they also speak their own local language. For example, in the Northern Luzon, most people speak Ilocano. In the Visayas region, they speak Visayan, and in Mindanao they speak Danao, Manobo, and Subanon. There are 120 to 175 languages in the Philippines which makes its culture.

How much is the cost of living in the Philippines?

 The cost of living depends on your lifestyle. If you’re alone, it will be much more inexpensive compared to those who plan to stay in the country with their family. But necessities visitors would need to pay for in the Philippines includes rent/housing, food, transportation, and utilities.