Mauritius visa requirements for Mozambicans

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritian Visa is not required for Mozambicans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors from Mozambique can enter Mauritius without applying for a visa for a duration of 90 days.
  • Passport of Mozambique visitors must be valid within the duration of stay from the time of entry.
  • Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
  • Visitors must have confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius.
  • Onward or return tickets to the visitor's home country or country of residence are required.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Plants and plant material such as flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
  • In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4) hence, Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of Mozambique.
  • The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Mauritius is 3 hours, 46 minutes.
  • Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports and airports.
  • Mauritius adopts the Mauritian rupee as its national currency. 
  • Hinduism is a major religion, followed by Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
  • Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourist for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
  • Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
  • There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
  • The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language but a majority of its citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
  • Mauritius climatic condition is considered to be tropical in nature.
  • The country has a hot and rainy season at its peak from January to March with a relatively cooler and less rainy season that begins from June to September.
  • The people of Mauritius are known to be very proud of the islands and expect that visitors acknowledge its beauty constantly through appreciative words. 
  • When greeting in Mauritius, friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek and handshakes can be appropriate during some initial introductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Mauritius?

Generally, Mauritius is very safe to visit. It is probably one of the safest countries in Africa to travel too, but it has its dangers. Be careful to keep your valuables closely by your side since the most common type of crime is petty theft.

Are the beaches in Mauritius safe?

In Mauritius, you have plenty of room for safe swimming in lagoons. Swimming far away from the beach is not recommended and not necessary because like elsewhere, there are currents in Mauritius. 

What is the national food of Mauritius?

The national dish of Mauritius that locals and travellers love to is the Dholl puri which is a yellow split-pea pancake that is griddled on a Tawa and filled with cari gros pois (bean curry) and Mauritius' famous rougaille (a spicy sauce of sweet tomatoes, thyme, garlic, and ginger).