Mauritius entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Mauritius: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- No - visa-free for short tourist stays
- Vaccines
- 1 recommended, 6 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Mauritius embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Mauritius
Passport validity
Your passport must be 1 blank page.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Mauritius · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Mauritius
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for those in outbreak areas, frequent or long-term visitors.
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
For those staying with locals, frequent travellers, adventure travellers, those with liver disease, MSM, or people who inject drugs.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Intermediate/high prevalence. For those with sexual risk, needle exposure, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Bat lyssavirus risk. Pre-exposure for bat handlers, veterinarians, and cavers.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
For VFR travellers, frequent travellers, those in poor sanitation areas, or laboratory personnel.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Mauritius · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Mauritius
The UK government does not list Mauritius as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Mauritius and your car-hire company before you travel.
Mauritius travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Mauritius from the UK?
No - British passport holders don't normally need a visa for short tourist stays in Mauritius. Always confirm with the UK government's foreign travel advice before booking.
What vaccines do I need for Mauritius?
No vaccines are listed as required for Mauritius, but Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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