Mauritius Languages - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

For entry into Mauritius you must have a valid passport, a return or onward ticket..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to Mauritius include Hepatitis A, Tetanus and..

Local Currency

The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (Rp). Notes are in..

Weather

Mauritius offers a beautiful tropical climate all year round with the summer months of..

Local Customs

The people of Mauritius are incredibly friendly, warm and very welcoming. It is a..

Languages

The official language on the island is English however French and local dialects are more..

Transport Options

The international airport in Mauritius is Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam..

Travel Tips

It is very important to be aware of local laws and penalties when traveling through..

Local Food

Mauritius offers an array of wonderful local and imported food. Cuisines include..

Local Timezones

Mauritius Standard Time is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT + 4). Mauritius no..

Dutyfree Limits

The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (Rp). Notes are in..

Languages

The official language on the island is English however French and local dialects are more widely used. Other languages spoken are Hindi, Urdu, Creole and Chinese.

The international access code for the island of Mauritius is 230. Mobile coverage is excellent throughout the island and internet cafes are readily available. Wireless internet access is offered at most hotels.

Airmail to Western Europe generally takes approximately seven days and by sea it usually takes four to six weeks.

Post office hours are: Mon-Fri 0815-1115 and 1200-1600, Sat 0815-1145.