🇲🇺 Mauritius visa requirements for British citizens
No visa needed — British citizens can stay in Mauritius visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for United Kingdom passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from United Kingdom can travel to Mauritius for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Mauritius, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mauritius immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The British passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (118 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Mauritius is one of them.
In the other direction, Mauritian citizens traveling to United Kingdom face a different rule: eta required.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 14 of 16 destinations are open to British travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (₨)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
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Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No visa needed — British citizens can stay in Mauritius visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Mauritius without a visa?
British citizens can stay in Mauritius for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
The currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (₨). The capital city is Port Louis.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for British citizens traveling to Mauritius. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Mauritius embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for British passport holders
Going the other way? United Kingdom visa requirements for Mauritian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.