Mauritius Visa on Arrival Entry Requirements: All in One Travel Form & 60 Days

1. The 60-Day Visa on Arrival Framework

Entry into the Republic of Mauritius is administered by the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) under the Prime Minister's Office. Celebrated for its turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and deep historical and cultural ties with India, Mauritius operates one of the most generous entry regimes in the Indian Ocean: Indian passport holders are granted a Visa on Arrival (VoA) completely free of charge for up to 60 calendar days.

You do not need to visit an embassy or pay any consular fee. When you land at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Plaine Magnien, immigration officers stamp an official entry permit directly into your passport, authorizing you to holiday across the island's coastal resorts, explore the Black River Gorges National Park, and discover the heritage of Port Louis.

2. The Mandatory All-in-One Digital Travel Form

Prior to boarding your flight to Mauritius, every passenger must complete the official digital health and customs declaration:

3. The $100 USD / Day Solvency Rule & Return Tickets

While the visa itself is free, border control officers at MRU Airport enforce strict entry compliance checks:

• Confirmed Return Flight Ticket: A confirmed return air ticket back to India (or onward to another country) scheduled to depart within 60 days of arrival. Open-ended or non-confirmed standby tickets are strictly rejected.
• Confirmed Accommodation Proof: A verified hotel reservation voucher, resort booking, or official sponsorship form from an authorized host residing in Mauritius. Officers frequently verify the hotel name and contact number.
• Proof of Financial Solvency: Immigration regulations mandate that travelers carry sufficient funds to cover their stay, defined as at least $100 USD per day of stay (or equivalent in foreign currency, approx ₹8,400 INR per day). This can be demonstrated through international credit cards, liquid bank statements, or physical cash banknotes.
• Passport Validity: Minimum 6 months of remaining validity from your date of arrival.

4. Step-by-Step Immigration Clearance at SSR Airport (MRU)

Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is a seamless process:

1. Health Screening: Present your printed SafeMauritius QR code document at the airport health screening checkpoint.
2. Passport Control: Proceed to the standard foreign passport control booths. Hand the immigration officer your Indian passport, boarding pass, return flight confirmation, and hotel voucher.
3. Biometric Clearance & Stamp: The officer scans your passport, verifies your data in the PIO border database, and stamps an official 60-day Visa on Arrival counterfoil directly into your passport.
4. Customs & Baggage Claim: Retrieve your baggage from the carousel and clear customs inspection to step out into the tropical arrivals pavilion.

5. Extending Your Stay up to 90 Days in Port Louis

If you wish to prolong your holiday in Mauritius beyond the initial 60 days:

• Maximum Allowance: Under Mauritian immigration law, a bona fide tourist can be granted extensions up to a maximum cumulative stay of 90 calendar days in a calendar year.
• Immigration Office Location: Visit the Passport and Immigration Office headquarters located at Sterling House, Lislet Geoffroy Street in Port Louis.
• Extension Requirements: Submit your passport, a written letter requesting the extension, proof of extended hotel accommodation, an amended return flight ticket, and recent bank statements demonstrating continuing financial solvency ($100 USD/day). Tourist extensions are processed free of charge.

6. Mauritian Rupee (MUR), Metro Express & Car Rentals

The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), trading at approximately 1 INR = 0.50 to 0.55 MUR (and 1 USD ≈ 46 to 47 MUR). Card payments are accepted at major resorts, dive centers, supermarkets (Super U, Winner's), and restaurants across Grand Baie and Flic-en-Flac. Carry an Indian zero-forex credit card (like Scapia) to pay at exact interbank exchange rates without paying 3.5% foreign currency surcharges.

Renting a car is the most popular way to explore Mauritius at your own pace (driving is on the left, identical to India, and an Indian driving licence is legally recognized). For public transit between Port Louis, Rose Hill, and Curepipe, the modern Metro Express light rail provides fast, air-conditioned transit. For mobile connectivity, buy an Emtel or my.t tourist SIM card upon landing at MRU Airport, or activate an international regional travel eSIM prior to departure.

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