Visiting Mauritius from India does not require a visa for Indian passport holders. The Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office lists India as “No visa required”, and the immigration officer decides how long you may stay on each visit. Before you fly, make sure you hold a valid passport, a return ticket, adequate funds and a confirmed hotel booking. You must also complete the free Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form.
Entry rules checked against official sources on 13 November 2026.
Key Takeaways for Visiting Mauritius From India
- The Passport and Immigration Office lists India as “No visa required”. The officer at the airport decides how long you may stay.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs says a 60-day extendable visit visa is initially granted on arrival, but its page carries information as of February 2020. The Mauritian pages read for this guide give no number of days, so confirm with the Passport and Immigration Office before a long trip.
- Complete the free Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form at safemauritius.govmu.org before you travel. You need proof of it at boarding, so carry a saved or printed copy.
- Carry a passport valid beyond your intended stay, a return ticket, adequate funds, and a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship.
- Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR). Declare currency and valuables worth more than MUR 500,000 (or the foreign-currency equivalent) to Mauritius Customs.
- India is not on the Government of Mauritius yellow fever list. The certificate rule applies to arrivals from listed countries. The US State Department adds travellers who spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one.
Do Indian Citizens Need a Visa to Visit Mauritius?
No. The country list from the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office shows “No visa required” for India. India’s Ministry of External Affairs also lists Mauritius on its visa-free page. It says Indian ordinary passport holders need no visa. It adds that the Passport and Immigration Office stamps a visa on arrival to record Indian visitors by category. That page shows information as of 14 February 2020, so check the Mauritian pages for the current position.
Two limits apply. First, a visa-free listing does not guarantee entry, because the immigration officer decides at the point of entry. Second, this guide covers tourist visits. Air Mauritius says visitors who travel for any purpose other than tourism or business need prior authorisation from the Passport and Immigration Office.
The Indian page calls what you receive at the counter a “tourist visa on arrival”. The Mauritian list shows “No visa required” for India and keeps “visa on arrival” for other countries. The wording differs between the two governments, but neither asks Indian tourists to apply for a visa before they fly.
What Documents Do You Need When Visiting Mauritius From India?
The Passport and Immigration Office sets these conditions for every person entering Mauritius. You must:
- hold a passport valid beyond your intended period of stay;
- hold a valid return ticket;
- be eligible to re-enter the country where you live;
- have adequate funds for the stay;
- have a confirmed hotel booking, or sponsorship for your accommodation;
- not take paid work without a permit.
Air Mauritius adds that some authorities may ask for two side-by-side blank passport pages for a visa on arrival, so keep two pages free.
Do Official Pages Set a Funds Amount or Passport Validity Period?
The official pages give no figure for adequate funds and no fixed number of months of passport validity. Some websites quote a six-month validity rule or a daily amount, but those figures do not come from the Mauritian pages. Rely on the wording above and keep your booking and bank records with you. The table below sets each figure against the official wording.
| Figure you may see online | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| A fixed stay of 60 or 90 days | The Passport and Immigration Office gives no number of days for Indian passport holders, and the immigration officer decides each visit. India’s Ministry of External Affairs says a 60-day extendable visit visa is initially granted (information dated 14 February 2020). For tourists, a maximum of six months may be granted in a calendar year, case by case. |
| Passport valid for six months | The Passport and Immigration Office says the passport must be valid beyond your intended period of stay. It gives no number of months. |
| A daily funds amount | The same page says you need adequate funds for the stay. It gives no amount. |
| All-in-One form “within 72 hours” | The US State Department says to complete it within 72 hours before arrival. The Mauritian portal read for this guide says to complete it before you travel and gives no window. Australia’s Smartraveller says you can complete it online or on arrival at the airport, while Air Mauritius asks to see it before boarding. |
For a wider checklist, read what to know before visiting Mauritius.
What Is the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form?
The Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form is the health declaration that every traveller must complete before travelling to Mauritius. The Ministry of Health and Wellness runs it at safemauritius.govmu.org, and it is free. Mauritian law requires it, and Air Mauritius asks you to show it before boarding and on arrival.
The form has six steps: travel, personal details, accommodation, emergency contact, signs and symptoms, and a declaration. The first step asks for your flight and arrival date. It also asks for your purpose of travel, proposed length of stay in days, port of embarkation and the countries you visited in the last six months.
The US State Department’s Mauritius page says foreign travellers must complete the form within 72 hours before arrival and recommends carrying a printed copy. The Mauritian portal read for this guide says to complete it before you travel, so check the portal for the current window.
Use the official address only. Air Mauritius warns about fraudulent look-alike sites. Some third-party websites also charge a service fee for a form that the official portal states is free. Refusal, or knowingly false information, can bring a fine of up to MUR 500,000 and up to five years in prison.
How Long Can You Stay in Mauritius, and How Do You Extend?
India’s Ministry of External Affairs says a 60-day extendable visit visa is initially granted at the immigration counter on arrival. That information is dated 14 February 2020. However, the Passport and Immigration Office pages read for this guide give no number of days for Indian passport holders. They say the immigration officer decides how long a person may stay on each visit. Other travel websites quote 60 days and 90 days. Treat what the officer grants at the counter as the answer. Ask the Passport and Immigration Office before you book a long stay.
For tourists, the office says a maximum of six months may be granted in a calendar year, case by case. Visas and extensions are free, but staying beyond the permitted period is an offence and can lead to prosecution.
To extend your stay, apply in person with:
- a signed extension form;
- a copy of your passport photo page and the page with your arrival stamp;
- your ticket reservation (a confirmed ticket once the extension is approved);
- a bank statement for the last three months;
- a confirmed accommodation booking, or a sponsor’s letter with the supporting documents the office lists.
Which Flights Go From India to Mauritius?
Air Mauritius flew from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in its summer 2026 timetable (29 March to 24 October 2026). That season has ended and the winter timetable now applies, so check the airline’s current schedule for days and frequencies. Air India’s website says it operates direct flights between Mumbai and Mauritius, and flight-schedule websites also list non-stop IndiGo flights between Bengaluru and Mauritius, including a schedule that took effect on 25 October 2026. Airlines change routes by season, so confirm the days and the airline on its own website before you buy.
Schedule websites show roughly 6 hours from Bengaluru and 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes from Mumbai, while Delhi flights take about 7 hours 35 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes. For more on flight times, see how long the flight to Mauritius takes.
How Should Indian Travellers Handle Money in Mauritius?
Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR), not the Indian rupee. The Mauritius Revenue Authority sets no limit on bringing currency into Mauritius or taking it out. You must declare more than Rs 500,000 (Mauritian rupees), or the foreign-currency equivalent, to Mauritius Customs. The same rule covers bearer negotiable instruments, precious stones and metals, and high-value goods.
On cards and apps, the Reserve Bank of India announced in February 2024 that Indian travellers could pay merchants in Mauritius with UPI. It also said Indian RuPay cards were to be accepted at ATMs and point-of-sale terminals there. This guide could not confirm how widely they work today, so carry a second way to pay.
On the Indian side, the Reserve Bank of India’s FAQ covers cash for most countries. A traveller can buy up to USD 3,000 in foreign currency notes and coins per visit. It also sets declaration limits when you return to India, so read the current FAQ before you exchange. For ATMs and exchange counters once you land, see currency exchange in Mauritius.
What Health Rules Apply When Travelling From India to Mauritius?
Yellow fever: Mauritius requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers over one year old who arrive from the areas on the Government of Mauritius list, but India is not on that list. The US State Department adds that the rule also covers travellers who spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in a listed country. Check the list if your route includes a long layover.
Other health risks: The UK’s TravelHealthPro says Mauritius has no risk of malaria, but dengue and chikungunya do occur. This is UK advice, so ask your own doctor which vaccines suit you.
What Are the Ebola-Related Entry Rules for Mauritius?
Mauritius has temporary entry restrictions tied to recent travel in countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. Air Mauritius’s page, read on 13 November 2026, names the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. Passengers who arrive from, transit through or have been in either country within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter or transit Mauritius. Mauritian nationals and holders of certain residence permits are exempt, and those allowed in face medical assessment, quarantine and monitoring. News reports in June 2026 also named Uganda, and a news site reports an extension to 7 December 2026. The Air Mauritius page gives no end date, so check the Ministry of Health and Wellness and your airline before you fly.
On the way home: India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal on 25 June 2026 to screen arrivals during the Ebola outbreak. The Directorate General of Health Services, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, helped develop it. All international passengers arriving in India, Indian nationals included, must complete its Self-Declaration Form. Air Mauritius also lists it for passengers travelling to India. Complete it on the official portal, airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in, before you travel, and show it on arrival if asked.
Should You Check Safety Advice Before Visiting Mauritius?
Yes. Conditions can change, so read current official advice before you book and again before you fly. Our guide on how to stay safe while travelling in Mauritius covers practical precautions for visitors.
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