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Does Mauritius require a visa for Australian citizens?

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Last checked 22 Jul 2026Source · Smartraveller · MauritiusHow we source this →
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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Check visa and entry permission before travel — official sources differ on how Australians are classified for Mauritius.

Check official guidanceSmartraveller · Mauritius — last checked 22 July 2026
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Health FileSubject · MauritiusChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Mauritius

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

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Smartraveller says Australians get a free visa on arrival for stays of less than 60 days. Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office country list (2022) shows Australia as "No Visa", and says tourists may be allowed up to 6 months per calendar year case by case. Neither is a guarantee: the officer decides your actual stay. Your passport must be valid beyond your intended stay, and you need a return ticket, funds and confirmed accommodation or a sponsor. Business visits are separate; no employment without a residence permit.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportAustralian passport
PurposeTourism (business visits are treated separately; no employment)
Visa requiredCheck official source
Maximum stayAs granted by the immigration officer — sources differ (Smartraveller: under 60 days; Mauritius PIO: up to 6 months per calendar year, case by case)
Passport validityValid beyond your intended stay
Return/onward ticketYes — return ticket to origin/residence, plus funds and confirmed accommodation or sponsor
Arrival formAll-in-One Travel Form, online before travel or on arrival
Last checked22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • Sources differ: Smartraveller says free visa on arrival for under 60 days; Mauritius PIO lists Australia as no visa with up to 6 months per calendar year, case by case.
  • The officer decides your actual stay — no initial duration is guaranteed.
  • No employment without a residence permit.

Before you travel

  • Check visa/entry permission with Mauritius PIO before travel.
  • Passport valid beyond your intended stay.
  • Return ticket, funds and confirmed hotel or sponsor.
  • Complete the All-in-One Travel Form online or on arrival.

Common questions

Sources differ. Smartraveller says a free visa on arrival for under 60 days; Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office lists Australia as no visa. Check before travel.

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