MAURITIUS

Country Facts

  

Country Full Name - Republic of Mauritius

Population - 1,250,882

Currency - Mauritius Rupee
Symbol - Rs

Electrical Plugs - 220V or 12 50Hz

Languages Spoken - Official: English

Time Zones - GMT/UTC + 4

Country Dialing Code - +230

Weights & Measures - Metric

   
Arrivals & departures

 		 

British passport holders do not require an entry visa to Mauritius, and stays of up to three months are usually granted on entry. An onward flight ticket is required.

Full UK passports are required, and should be valid for at least 6 months from the return date to the UK, and generally you should have at least one double blank page available per country visited.

Passport and visa requirements do change from time to time, and visitors are advised to contact the Embassy prior to travel:

Mauritius Embassy
32/33 Elvaston Place
London
SW7 5NW
Tel: 020 7581 0294-8
Fax: 020 7823 8437
http://mauritius.embassyhomepage.com/
   
Health

 		 
Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow Fever essential if arriving from an infected area

Recommended vaccinations: Malaria, Hepatitus A, Polio & Typhoid.

Some insurance companies may not extend cover for situations arising where Department of Health advice is not taken, irrespective of entry requirements.

The situation regarding vaccinations may change, and visitors are strongly advised to speak with their local GP prior to travel. Information from the Department of Health can be obtained here
   
Safety

 		 
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issue safety advice to travellers to many destinations around the world. This information changes regularly, and visitors can get up to date information here.
   
Tourist information

 		 
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
32 Elvaston Place
London SW7 5NW
Tel 0207 584 36 66
     
   
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