Mauritius visa requirements for Namibians

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritian Visa is not required for Namibians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Namibia citizens can travel to Mauritius visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • All travelers are to have a passport or travel documents valid for 6 months beyond the departure date from Mauritius. The passport should also have two free pages for stamping.
  • Visitors will be required to provide a bank statement showing that the individual has a minimum of $100 to spend per day in Mauritius.
  • A hotel reservation ticket and documents required for your next destination if you will be transiting through Mauritius will also be required.
  • The estimated time of flight from Mauritius to Namibia is 5 hours 22 minutes. This could be more or less based on certain factors such as the weather.
  • Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of Namibia. Mauritius uses GMT +4 time zone while Namibia uses GMT +2.
  • Languages spoken in Mauritius are French, English, Mauritian Creole, Tamil,  Bhojpuri, Urdu, Hakka, and Hindi. There is no official language however English is used for official purposes.
  • As of July 2006, Mauritius had a population of 1,230,602.
  • Although the Mauritius population is not predominately, Chinese Lunar New Year is still celebrated as an official public holiday with red colors and firecrackers as decorations.
  • Foreigners are allowed to drive with their foreign license in Namibia as long as they are over 18 years. Speed limits are 110km/h (68mph) on the motorway and 50km/h (31mph) and driving without seatbelts is illegal.
  • It is possible to move around Mauritius easily as there are buses, airplanes, cars, motorbikes, taxis and helicopters. Cars, bicycles, helicopters and motorbikes are available for hire.
  • USD$850 should be budgeted for an hour of sight-seeing with a helicopter. Tours with taxi cost MUR2500 and a car hire costs MUR800 per day.
  • Buses and taxis are the best forms of transportation in urban areas. Buses are particularly cheaper than other means and are quite comfortable too.
  • 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.
  • If you travel to Mauritius during the cyclone period (December-March), regularly check the weather and news forecast to know how to plan your daily movement.
  • The currency widely accepted in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee(MUR). Locals of Mauritius prefer to be paid in their local currency so it is best to change whatever currency you bring into Mauritius to Mauritian rupees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauritius safe for travel?

The low crime rate in Mauritius and peace-loving locals of the country have earned it the title- The safest country in Africa. Despite this report, visitors are still to keep an eye on their belongings in public places and avoid going out at night.

Are there Muslims in Mauritius?

Only about 16.6% of the country's population are Muslims. Mauritius is made up of 52% Hindu worshippers, 28.3% Christians (Roman Catholic and protestant; 26% and 2.3% respectively), 16.6% Muslims and 3.1% of people who believe in other religions.

Can I use my mobile phone in Mauritius?

It is not advisable to go to Mauritius with your mobile phone from Namibia in order to avoid exorbitant phone bills when you get back home. On your arrival to Mauritius, you can purchase a local prepaid sim card, preferably Orange as it has the most network coverage in Mauritius.

What are the seasons in Mauritius?

Mauritius has two seasons, summer (November-April) and winter (May-October). There is no major difference between both seasons and the temperature is almost always the same. Tropical cyclones can sometimes hit the island between January to March.

Is Mauritius an Island?

Mauritius is officially known as the Republic of Mauritius and it is a beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of the African continent.