United Kingdom visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Briton Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in the United Kingdom permits Mauritians to visit the country for a duration of 180 days without a visa.
  • Mauritius nationals who wish to stay longer than the 180-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration department.
  • Visitors who stay beyond the stay duration without reasonable cause may face a ban on re-entry. 
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry in the United Kingdom. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Although there is no currency restriction in the United Kingdom, however, Visitors carrying the equivalent of 10,000 pounds or more in cash when they enter the United Kingdom must declare it.
  • Mauritians travelling to the United Kingdom must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the United Kingdom. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • A return ticket to Mauritius or onward destination is needed as well.
  • Minor travelling alone to the United Kingdom must provide travel authorisation from parents or guardians.
  • Intending visitors can get to the United Kingdom from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, British Airways and Air France are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritius to the United Kingdom.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis to London, United Kingdom is 12 hours, 20 minutes and from Rodrigues, it is 15 hours.
  • The pound sterling is the official currency used in the United Kingdom. Visitors can visit banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • Christianity is the official religion in the United Kingdom with over 60% of the country's population practising it. However, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism are also being practised in the country.
  • English is the official languages of the United Kingdom, and also the most widely spoken with about 98% of the population. Although, there are other various languages being spoken in the country.
  • The United Kingdom has a temperate maritime climate. July and August are normally the warmest months in England, while January and February are the coldest. The best month to travel is from May to October.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about 110 pounds to spend on daily expenses while in the United Kingdom.
  • The United Kingdom uses British Summer Time (GMT+1), which puts Mauritius 3 hours ahead in time.
  • Big ben, Coca Cola London Eye and Tower of London are some of the tourist sites tourists can visit during their in the United Kingdom.
  • The power and socket plug used in the United Kingdom are of G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Steak and kidney pie, shepherd's, pie fish and chips and bangers and mash are some of the dishes tourist will enjoy during their stay in the United Kingdom.
  • Movement in the United Kingdom is facilitated by various road, air, rail, and water networks. 
  • Visitors travelling to Uganda are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I spend US dollars in the United Kingdom?

No. Pound Sterling is the official currency used in the United Kingdom. Visitors can visit banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.

Is the United Kingdom safe for tourist travel?

Yes. The United Kingdom is a very safe country. Violent crime is low, and tourists are never bothered by major safety concerns other than petty crime.

What are the tourists destinations in the United Kingdom I can visit while in the country?

Stonehenge, Tower of London, British Museum, York Minster and Historic Yorkshire and Chester Zoo are some of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom.

How long must my passport be valid for before travelling to the United Kingdom?

Intending visitors to the United Kingdom are to have a passport valid for six months beyond their intended date of departure from the United Kingdom. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.