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Mauritius visa requirements for Sahrawi citizens

We don't have the rules for sahrawi citizens visiting Mauritius yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

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Western Sahara

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MUS

Mauritius

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Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

Ways into Mauritius

Check your passport country before booking. Border staff decide your stay.

  • Visa required For your passportTourist visa before travelApply before travel if your passport or travel document needs advance approval.
    Stay
    180 days
    Fee
    Visa free; office charges may apply
    Processing
    12 days
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Fill in and sign the visa form.
    2. Apply through an embassy, consulate or Air Mauritius office.
    3. Email piovisa@govmu.org if none of these offices is available.
    4. Wait for approval before travel.
    5. Complete travel and health forms before boarding.

    Documents required

    • Signed visa form
    • 2 recent passport photos
    • Passport data page
    • Return booking and stay details
    • Latest bank statement
    • Residence permit if applying abroad
    • Host identity and funds, if needed
    • Family records, if needed getting approval before travel
    • Hotel booking
    • The usual target is 12 working days; apply at least 30 days ahead.
    • Usually single entry; border staff decide your stay within the yearly limit.
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Trips to Mauritius

Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.

Coming from Western Sahara

  • Plugs C E GAdapter needed
  • MoneyMUR ₨
  • Time+4h
  • DrivingOn the leftLook right first
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Emergency112 police114 ambulance

Planning your Mauritius trip

Best time to go: May to November has warm, dry winter weather. October is the driest month, and June to August are the coolest. Cyclones can occur from November to April, especially from late December to March.

  • Black River Gorges National ParkExplore a 6,794-hectare forest with native plants, birds and other wildlife.
  • Le PouceThis 812-metre mountain offers views of Port Louis and the north. The climb from Petit Verger takes about two hours.
  • Signal MountainSee Port Louis and the north from the summit. A paved jogging track from Labourdonnais Street takes about 45 minutes to walk.
  • Northern beachesTrou aux Biches, Mont Choisy and Péreybère offer beaches and swimming spots.
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Mauritius

About Mauritius

Mauritius is an island republic in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar off southern Africa.

Capital
Port Louis
Money
Mauritian rupee (₨)
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+230
Read the Mauritius guide

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Questions

Do sahrawi citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

We don't have the rules for sahrawi citizens visiting Mauritius yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Mauritius?

Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi Cape Verde, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

What should I carry to Mauritius?

Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

What money is used in Mauritius?

Mauritian rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Mauritius?

English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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