South Africa visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

South African Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius passport holders visiting South Africa can stay visa-free for 30 days.
  • Mauritius passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from South Africa.
  • Mauritius passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Mauritians visiting South Africa can extend their stay for another 30 days at the immigration office. 
  • Mauritians visiting South Africa with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Mauritians visiting South Africa must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Plaine Magnien, Mauritius to Cape Town. The estimated flight time is between 4 - 5 hours.
  • Although South Africa is a secular state with a diverse religious population, Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in South Africa.
  • Because the time zone currently used in South Africa is the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2), Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of South Africa.
  • Getting around South Africa is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Public Buses, Taxis, Trains, Car hires.
  • In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from the Mediterranean in the southwestern corner ofSouth Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
  • South Africa is a year-round destination due to its varying regional climates and wildlife opportunities. The Cape has beautiful hot, dry weather in its summer months between November and February, while the best time to visit for whale watching is between July and November.
  • South Africa has eleven official languages. They are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Most South Africans (over 99%) speak one of these languages as a first language. Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe in South Africa?

South Africa is often portrayed by international media as a dangerous place to visit, and certainly, the country struggles with a high rate of violent crime. However, thousands of visitors travel to South Africa every year without incident, and the rewards of doing so are rich.

Is South Africa a rich country?

The economy of South Africa is the second-largest in Africa, after Nigeria. South Africa is an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank – one of only four such countries in Africa (alongside Botswana, Gabon, and Mauritius).

Is South Africa a first world country??

South Africa is a third world country - the first world is the developed countries in North America and western Europe; the second world was the old Soviet block and China, and the third world is the rest. Much of its economy is developed (first world), but most of the people are impoverished.

Are US dollars accepted in South Africa?

South Africa's currency is the South African rand. When traveling in South Africa, it's smart to carry both ZAR and US dollars. Many of Africa's national parks will only accept US dollars for their entry fees, and some tourist activities, like safaris and other tours, will require that you pay and tip in USD.

Is it expensive to live in South Africa?

While the cost of living is cheap in South Africa compared with other developed countries, it is relative to the average monthly disposable salary of R16,190 (£752). Accommodation costs have risen sharply in South Africa in recent years, particularly in the Western Cape and larger cities.