Mauritius Travel Tips - 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..

Travel Tips

It is very important to be aware of local laws and penalties when traveling through Mauritius. Penalties for drug offenses are severe and may incur prison sentences. Some pharmaceutical drugs are illegal; it is illegal to import or possess cigarette papers; counterfeited or pirated goods are illegal; homosexuality is illegal; and in Mauritius the act of sodomy is illegal.

Mauritius is quite conservative in its dress and behavior so visitors should be careful not to cause any offense particularly in rural areas and religious places.