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1 | Fees Chargeable for Issue of Certificates under the Mauritian Citizenship Act (Amendment) and
the Passport Act | Fees for New Passport/Renewal of Passport/Lost/Damaged Passport, Travel Document,
Visa Processing, Apostille of Documents, etc. Please refer to Fees and Charges
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2 | Application/Renewal of Mauritius Passport | WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All Citizens of Mauritius, either by Birth, Descent, Adoption, Registration or Naturalization, are eligible for a Mauritius Passport, provided that they satisfy all conditions prescribed by law. For more details: http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandate/Pages/CITIZENSHIP.aspx Passport and Immigration Office http://passport.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx |
2.1 | Passport Application Forms | |
2.2 | Documents to be submitted for
First Application of a Mauritius Passport | Applicant Born in Mauritius
(Hence, Applicant is a Mauritian Citizen by Birth) | Please refer to Request for a Mauritian Passport form
| Applicant Born Abroad, of either parent being a Citizen of Mauritius by birth, at the time of birth of the applicant
(Hence, Applicant is a Mauritian Citizen by Descent) | Please refer to Request for a Mauritian Passport form
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2.3 | Documents for Renewal of
Existing (still valid) or Already Expired
Mauritius Passport | Renewal of a Mauritius Passport – Please refer to Renewal of a Mauritian Passport Form
- Renewal of Existing Passport (application can be made eight months prior to the expiry date of the existing Passport)
- Expired Passport
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3 | Travel Document for Mauritius (TD) Travel Document is a “Laissez-Passer" (is not a temporary passport) which is valid for one way single trip to Mauritius only. A Travel Document is issued to the Applicant in the following situations: - If Mauritius Passport has been expired or lost or stolen or damaged and the Applicant has to travel to Mauritius urgently;
- TD is also issued to newly born child (of either one or both parents being Mauritian Citizen/s by Birth at the time of birth of the child) and the child needs to travel to Mauritius urgently with the parents.
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4.1 | Visa Entry Requirements for Foreigners Travelling to Mauritius | Visa Requirement Country-wise (Visa information for 198 nationalities travelling to Mauritius) http://passport.govmu.org/English/Passport%20and%20Visa%20Requirement%20in%20Mauritius/Pages/Visa-Requirements-in-Mauritius.aspx Passport Requirements and Travel information http://passport.govmu.org/English/Passport%20and%20Visa%20Requirement%20in%20Mauritius/Pages/Passport-Requirements-and-Travel-information.aspx Conditions to be Satisfied for Right of Admission in Mauritius: Any person entering Mauritius must: | » | Hold a valid passport or any other recognized travel document, with expiry date beyond the intended period of stay. | | » | Hold the appropriate Visa or Entry/Residence Permit as applicable. | | » | Hold a valid return/onward passage ticket to his/her country of origin or residence. | | » | Have sufficient funds to meet the costs of stay in Mauritius (A minimum of 100 U.S Dollars per day). Debit and Credit Cards (with appropriate bank statements) are also acceptable and should be produced when requested. | | » | Be eligible to re-enter his/her country of origin or residence. | | » | Have a confirmed booking for accommodation in Mauritius or an invitation letter from a Mauritian citizen (sponsored). If sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, the latter to submit the following: (a) A Letter of Sponsorship stating: - name, address
- telephone number
- profession of the sponsor and
- relationship with the applicant
(b) Mauritius National Identity Card (c) A Utility Bill (for proof of address)
Foreigners should not engage in any gainful activities in Mauritius without a valid work permit. |
The final decision to admit a non-Citizen rests with the Immigration Officer after examination at the point of entry in Mauritius. S/he decides how long the visitor can stay for any particular visit. |
4.2 | Travel to Mauritius with a Temporary Passport of Switzerland Voyage à Maurice avec un passeport temporaire (provisoire) de la Suisse | Swiss Temporary Passport (emergency passport) is acceptable by the Passport and Immigration Office in Mauritius, only if the Passport is valid for more than the period of stay in Mauritius. There is NO need to have a passport valid for six months. Passeport provisoire Suisse (ou passeport d'urgence), seulement si le passeport est valable plus que la période de séjour à Maurice. |
5 | Visa Requirements for holders of Kosovo Passport. Kosovo Passport Holders need a visa to enter Mauritius Holders of a Kosovo Passport must apply for a visa at least one month prior to their departure for Mauritius Les détenteurs d'un Passeport de Kosovo doivent faire une demande de visa au moins un mois avant leur départ pour Maurice **************************************** The same conditions apply for holders of Aliens Passport/Refugee Passport/Travel Document issued by any country Les mêmes conditions s'appliquent pour les détenteurs d'un Aliens Passport, Passeport Réfugiés et Titre de Voyage | |
6 | Visa to enter Mauritius for a stay longer than the allowed period (please refer to “Visa Entry Requirements for Foreigners Travelling to Mauritius" above for information on the maximum period of stay country-wise) | Extension of duration of stay while in Mauritius Application to be made to the Passport and Immigration Office (Sterling House, Port Louis, Tel. +230 210 9312) before the end of the authorised period of stay. |
7 | Travel to Mauritius with Medicines | Application to be made through the Embassy at least two weeks
prior to the date of arrival in Mauritius |
8 | Application for lmportation of Pets
(Dogs, Cats, etc) into Mauritius | Application to be made to the Veterinary Services in Mauritius lmportation of Pets, Veterinary Services http://agriculture.govmu.org/English/Pages/Services/Permits%20and%20Licenses/Veterinary-Services.aspx |
9 | Driving in Mauritius by Tourists Driving of Vehicles is on the left hand side of the road and the Tourist Driving in Mauritiuswheel is on the right hand side of the Vehicle | Please refer to Tourist Driving in Mauritius |
10 | Minors travelling to Mauritius: - Alone
- With only one parent
- With adults/relatives who are not legal guardians of the Minors
| Please refer to Minors travelling to Mauritius |
11 | Prohibited & Restricted Goods in Mauritius | Please refer to Prohibited Restricted & Selected Prohibited Goods Prohibited / Restricted / Selected Prohibited Goods http://www.mra.mu/index.php/import-export-others/import/prohibited-goods |
12 | Importation of E-cigarettes into Mauritius (Electronic cigarette/Vapotage) | Import of E-cigarettes & E-Liquid to Mauritius Import of E-cigarettes & E-Liquid to Mauritius is strictly allowed for personal use only. The maximum allowable limit while entering Mauritius is restricted to: - 50 ml of E-Liquid per person per month; and
- Only one E-Cigarette device per person at a time
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13 | Information for Travellers going to Mauritius | Travellers Advice (General Information) http://www.tourism-mauritius.mu/ Visitors Safety https://www.tourism-mauritius.mu/en-int/plan/visitor-safety Frequently Asked Questions – Customs of Mauritius http://www.mra.mu/index.php/media-centre/faqs/custom Information for Travellers – To and from Mauritius http://www.mra.mu/index.php/import-export-others/travellers Travellers Advice about Health (Yellow Fever) http://health.govmu.org/English/Pages/Travellers-Advice.aspx
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14 | Residence/Work Permit for Mauritius by - Spouse of a Citizen of Mauritius
- Foreign Students/Trainees/Interns
- Investors
- Retired Non-Citizens
- Professionals
| Residence Permit to Stay As Spouse of a Citizen of Mauritius | | Male Spouse of a Mauritian | Please refer to Male spouse | Female Spouse of a Mauritian | Please refer to Female spouse |
Residence Permit (Trainee) for Practical Training/Industrial Placement (Stage)/Internship of Foreign Students and Young Professionals | Please refer to Guidelines Student Visa |
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15 | Guidelines for Marriage to be held in Mauritius between a non-Mauritian and a Mauritian | Marriage to be held in Mauritius between a non-Mauritian and a Mauritian http://csd.pmo.govmu.org/English/registration/Pages/Marriage%20between%20Mauritian%20Citizen%20and%20Non-Citizen.aspx |
16 | Guidelines for Marriage to be held in Mauritius between two non-Mauritians | Marriage to be held in Mauritius between two non-Mauritians http://csd.pmo.govmu.org/English/registration/Pages/Marriage-of-two-non-citizens.aspx Please refer to Marriage of two Non-Mauritians (Marriage to be held in Mauritius) |
17 | Exemption/Allowances on household and personal effects to Mauritius, granted to: - Mauritian nationals returning to Mauritius after residence abroad for a period of at least one year
- Non-Citizens settling in Mauritius
(Occupation permit/work permit issued by the competent authority needs to be produced) - Any passenger who on his first arrival satisfies the Director General (MRA) that s/he is taking up permanent residence in Mauritius
| Allowances granted on household and personal effects http://www.mra.mu/index.php/importexport-a-others/travellers/97-allowances |
18 | Mauritian Nationals travelling to Switzerland and Schengen Area (Europe) | Visa Information for Schengen countries / Liste des pays avec visa Schengen https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ http://www.schengenvisainfo.com/fr/liste-des-pays-avec-visa-schengen/ Free Movement in Europe https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/schengen_en Border crossing https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/border-crossing_en Swiss State Secretariat for Migration SEM - FAQ https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/faq.html Bilateral relations Switzerland–Mauritius https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/representations-and-travel-advice/mauritius/switzerland-mauritius.html |
19 | Mauritian Nationals travelling abroad | Visa requirements for Mauritian Nationals travelling abroad Please refer to VISA INFORMATION http://foreign.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx |
20 | Application for New Identity Card for Mauritius (MNIC) | Application to be made by the Applicant in Mauritius (in person) |
21 | Application for Civil Status Documents from Abroad | |
22 | Legalisation of Documents (Apostille) in Mauritius | Legalisation of Documents (Apostille) http://pmo.govmu.org/English/Pages/Legalisation-of-Documents.aspx Application can be made through the Embassy or directly to the Civil Status Head Office in Mauritius or through a Proxy/Relative/Friend in Mauritius |
23 | Application for Certificate of Character, Police Clearance Certificate, etc. | Application for Certificate of Character/Police Clearance Certificate http://police.govmu.org/English/Pages/App-character-certificate.aspx Application can be made through the Embassy or through a Proxy/Relative/Friend in Mauritius Application Form: Please refer to Morality Form |
24 | Assistance to Mauritians in Distress (Overseas)
| Assistance to Mauritians in Distress (Overseas) https://www.govmu.org/English/E-Services/Pages/Application-for-Assistance-to-Mauritians-in-Distress-Abroad.aspx |
25 | Repatriation/Transfer of Mortal Remains/Ashes | Application for clearance/landing permit to be made through the Embassy
at least two weeks prior to the date of arrival in Mauritius Please refer to Transfer of Mortal remains |
26 | Naturalisation/Registration/Resumption/ Renunciation of Mauritian Citizenship | Application to be made by the Applicant in Mauritius Naturalisation/Registration/Resumption/Renunciation of Mauritian Citizenship http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandate/Pages/CITIZENSHIP.aspx |
27 | Social benefits in Mauritius “Prestations Sociales" | Please refer to Prestations Sociales
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28 | Registration of Mauritian Diaspora under the Diaspora Scheme | Database of Mauritius Diaspora http://www1.govmu.org/portal/sites/mfamission/geneva/registration_mauritius_diaspora.htm |