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Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all. Passports issued by the Government of Taiwan and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus are not recognised. The holders of such documents can apply for an entry permit to the Passport and Immigration Officer (see address below).

All visitors must hold valid tickets and documents for their onward or return journey and adequate funds for their intended length of stay.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries, except nationals of India (see below) and nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Fiji, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Swaziland, who do require a visa for stays of up to three months;
(c) nationals of Bahrain, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City and Zimbabwe for stays of up to three months;
(d) nationals of China (PR), India, Jordan and Lebanon for touristic stays of up to 15 days;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Tourist, Business and Social, each available as single- or multiple-entry. Visas are issued free of charge.

Tourist/Business visas: Up to three months. Applications for extensions should be made to the relevant authority (see below).

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to three months. (b) Nationals of Korea (Rep) can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to 16 days. (c) Nationals of Albania, Bulgaria, CIS, Comoro Islands, Fiji, Madagascar and Romania can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to two weeks. Extensions are possible. These visas can be issued from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or the Passport and Immigration Office in Port Louis (see Passport/Visa Information). (d) Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Congo (Dem Rep), Iraq, Iran, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Sudan and Yemen should obtain a visa before travelling to Mauritius, even if they are in transit.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Photocopy of passport page with date of birth. (e) Proof of sufficient funds (at least US$50 per day or equivalent, or at least US$100 per day for some other nationals). (f) Proof of accommodation such as hotel booking or letter of invitation. (g) Self-addressed stamped envelope. (h) Appropriate documents for the next destination, including return or onward tickets.

Varies according to nationality of applicant. Most can be issued within seven days but can take up to one month.

Residence permits are issued by the Passport and Immigration Officer, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffrey Street, Port Louis, Mauritius (tel: 210 9312). Work permits are necessary for those taking up employment.

Mauritius High Commission in the UK
32-33 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 0294.
E-mail: londonmhc@btinternet.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1200 (consular section); 0930-1700 (general enquiries).
Also deals with tourism enquiries.

Embassy of Mauritius in the USA
4301 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 441, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 244 1491/2.
Website: http://ncb.intnet.mu

32-33 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 0294-8.
E-mail: londonmhc@btinternet.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1200 (consular section); 0930-1700 (general enquiries).
Also deals with tourism enquiries.

32 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 3666.
Website: www.mauritiustourism.co.uk

4301 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 441, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 244 1491/2.
Website: www.maurinet.com/embasydc

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas. The Mauritius government considers those countries and areas classified as yellow fever endemic to be infected.

Immunisation against typhoid and poliomyelitis is sometimes advised.

Malaria risk, exclusively in the benign vivax form, exists throughout the year in northern rural areas, except on Rodrigues Island.

Water used for drinking should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Bottled water is readily available. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Diarrhoeal diseases, giardiasis, dysentery and typhoid fever are common. African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness), Rift Valley fever, bilharzia (schistosomiasis), leishmaniasis, dengue fever, filariasis and onchocerciasis are present. Rickettsial infections can be contracted. Meningococcal meningitis is a risk from December to June. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Hepatitis A, B and E occur.

Public medical facilities are numerous and of a high standard and there are several private clinics. All treatment at state-run hospitals is free for Mauritians, but foreign visitors have to pay. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK; health insurance is advised.

For travellers applying for a working visa or permanent residence, an HIV test will be required.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1-2 2006 New Year. Jan 29 Chinese New Year. Feb 1 Abolition of Slavery Day. Feb 11 Thaipoosam Cavadee. Feb 26 Maha Shivaratri. Mar 12 National Day. Mar 30 Ougadi. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Aug 29 Ganesh Chaturthi. Nov 2 Arrival of Indentured Labourers. Oct 21 Diwali. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Jan 1-2 2007 New Year. Jan or Feb Thaipoosam Cavadee. Feb 1 Abolition of Slavery Day. Feb 16 Maha Shivaratri. Feb 18 Chinese New Year. Mar 12 National Day. Mar or Apr Ougadi. May 1 Labour Day.

(a) Hindu festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon. The dates given above are approximations. (b) There is a diversity of cultures in Mauritius, each with its own set of holidays. (c) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr may last from two to 10 days, depending on the town or region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (d) Chinese festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is often only possible to forecast the approximate time of their occurrence.