Mauritius visa requirements for Nigeriens

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritian Visa is not required for Nigeriens

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors from Niger intending to visit Mauritius are granted a visa upon arrival for a duration of 60 days.
  • The passport of Niger 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 their home country or country of residence.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Plants and plant material including 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, Natural Resources and the Environment.
  • 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 3 hours ahead of Niger.
  • The estimated flight time from Niamey, Niger to Mauritius is 9 hours, 21 minutes.
  • Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
  • Hinduism is the major religion practised in Mauritius 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 and its one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
  • On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
  • When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the beaches safe in Mauritius?

You have plenty of room for safe swimming in the lagoons In Mauritius but swimming far away from the beach is not recommended because there are currents in Mauritius like every other place.

What is the national food of Mauritius?

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

Is it safe to visit Mauritius?

Generally, Mauritius is very safe to visit and it is probably one of the safest countries in Africa to travel to but it has its dangers. Visitors are advised to keep their valuables closely by their sides since the most common type of crime is petty theft.