British passport · Mauritius
Do British citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Mauritius visa-free.
Mauritius visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
The immigration officer at the port of entry decides how long you may stay; tourists can be granted up to six months in a calendar year, case by case. Passport and Immigration Office · checked
Visa Requirement Country-wise [...] No visa required
Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Stay | The immigration officer at the port of entry decides how long you may stay; tourists can be granted up to six months in a calendar year, case by case.2British citizens can usually visit for up to 60 days, and the border official stamps the end date of your permitted stay in your passport.3 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entryVisas and extensions of stay are free of charge.2 |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free |
Do British citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
The Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa.
“Visa Requirement Country-wise [...] No visa required”
Conditions and exceptions
The immigration officer at the port of entry decides how long you may stay; tourists can be granted up to six months in a calendar year, case by case.
The final decision to admit a non-citizen rests with the Immigration Officer after examination at the point of entry in Mauritius. He/she decides how long the person can stay for any particular visit. ... The maximum period of (six) months may be granted in a calendar year on a case to case basis, subject to Immigration requirements.
Passport and Immigration Office · checkedBritish citizens can usually visit for up to 60 days, and the border official stamps the end date of your permitted stay in your passport.
You can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 60 days. When you arrive, a border official will stamp your passport to show the end-date for your permitted stay.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checkedOn arrival you need a passport valid beyond your stay, a return ticket to your country of origin or residence, enough money for your stay and a confirmed hotel booking or sponsored accommodation, and you may not work without a residence permit.
Every person entering Mauritius shall Hold a Passport or any other recognized travel document, which is valid beyond the intended period of stay; Hold a valid return passage ticket to travel back to his/her country of origin or residence; Be eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence; Have adequate funds to meet the cost of his/her stay; Have a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship for accommodation; Not engage in any gainful activity without a valid residence permit;
Passport and Immigration Office · checkedTo stay longer, apply in person to the Passport and Immigration Office with the extension form, copies of your passport's data page and arrival stamp, a ticket reservation, three months of bank statements and an accommodation booking.
Documents to be submitted when applying for the Extension of a Visa. Visa Extension Application Form duly filled and signed by applicant Photocopy of the Bio data page of applicant’s passport + Page on which Arrival Stamp has been affixed, Copy of Ticket reservation, ... Bank statement for the last three months, Have a confirmed booking for accommodation in Mauritius. ... Applicants should call personally
Passport and Immigration Office · checkedBusiness visitors may stay up to 120 days in a calendar year, at most 90 days per trip, and may not be paid in Mauritius.
Businessman are entitled for a maximum of 120 days in a calendar year provided that during each trip the maximum stay does not exceed 90 days and that the non-citizen is not remunerated in Mauritius.
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Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing. If you need a visa:
Visas and extensions of stay are free of charge.
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These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Foreign nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the last 21 days are temporarily not allowed to enter Mauritius. Passport and Immigration Office · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Mauritius visa-free for British citizens now?
Yes. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius).
How much does a Mauritius visa cost for British citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing. Visas and extensions of stay are free of charge.
Can I get a Mauritius visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius): entry rule
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius): entry conditions and fees
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): entry conditions
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius): entry conditions
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius): documents and changes
- Passport and Immigration Office (Mauritius): entry conditions