South Korea visa requirements for Mauritians
Travel and visa requirements
South Korean Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritius passport holders visiting South Korea 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 Korea.
- Mauritius passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
- Mauritians visiting South Korea can extend their stay for 30 days at the immigration office.
- Mauritians visiting South Korea with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission.
- Mauritians visiting Slovenia must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, 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 Seoul, South Korea. The estimated flight time is between 12 - 13 hours.
- Religion in South Korea has been characterized by a rise of Christianity and a revival of Buddhism, though the majority of South Koreans have no religious affiliation or follow folk religions.
- Because the time zone currently used in South Korea is the Korean Standard Time(GMT+9), South Korea is 5 hours ahead of Mauritius.
- Getting around South Korea is possible through various public means of transportation including networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services, Domestic flights, car hires.
- The standard voltage in South Korea is 220 volts and60Hz. South Korea uses two types of plugs, Plug Type C (Europlug) and Plug Type F (German Schuko).
- South Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are usually long, cold and dry. Summers are very short, hot, and humid. Spring and autumn are pleasant but also short in duration.
- The best time to visit South Korea. South Korea has four distinct seasons. The summer period from June to August sees hot and humid weather whereas winter, from December to February, is icy cold and dry. Autumn and spring are thought to be the best times to visit as they offer warm, sunny days with clear blue skies.
- Korean, also referred to as Hangul, is the national and official language in South Korea as well as North Korea.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Korean 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
What do they eat in South Korea?
Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, vegetables, and meats. Traditional Korean meals are named for the number of side dishes (반찬; 飯饌; banchan) that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. Kimchi is served at nearly every meal.
How cold is South Korea in winter?
Korea's winter lasts from December to February. Cold winds sweep in from Siberia in Russia during this period, resulting in cold, dry weather. The winds are quite strong. The temperature is about -6~3°C on average but can drop below -10°C. Winter brings more snow than rain.
Is South Korea safe?
South Korea is safe. Basically, violent crime and petty theft are basically non-existent, especially against tourists.
Is South Korea a poor country?
South Korea is known for its spectacular rise from one of the poorest countries in the world to a developed, high-income country in just a few generations.
How many cities are in South Korea?
South Korea has 9 cities with more than a million people, 39 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 77 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in South Korea is Seoul, with a population of 10,349,312 people.