How Indian passport holders get a visa for Mauritius: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — 60 days on arrival
- Government fee: No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free.
- Processing time: Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival
- Maximum stay: Up to 60 days per visit, extendable up to 180 days/year at Passport & Immigration Office, Port Louis
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 95/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking for full stay (or host letter)
- Proof of funds USD 100/day
- MauPass QR code
- Travel insurance recommended
How & where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance — Indian passport holders get a free 60-day tourist stamp on arrival. Complete the mandatory MauPass online declaration before departure. MauPass — All-in-One Travel Form (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at SSR Airport does not need any permit.
How Mauritius compares in Africa
With an ease score of 95/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Mauritius requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | eVisa — apply online (or VFS sticker) | Tourist eVisa: GRATIS (visa fee waived for Indians). VFS service fee around ₹1,990 if applying through VFS. | Usually 5–10 working days |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
MauPass is FREE on maupass.govmu.org — beware copycat sites charging fees. Stay is for tourism only; no work allowed. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=605
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Mauritius?
Visa-free — 60 days on arrival. MauPass is FREE on maupass.govmu.org — beware copycat sites charging fees. Stay is for tourism only; no work allowed.
What documents do Indians need for a Mauritius visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking for full stay (or host letter); Proof of funds USD 100/day; MauPass QR code; Travel insurance recommended
How long does a Mauritius visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival. Government fee: No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free.. Maximum stay: Up to 60 days per visit, extendable up to 180 days/year at Passport & Immigration Office, Port Louis.
How do Indians apply for a Mauritius visa?
Nothing to apply for in advance — Indian passport holders get a free 60-day tourist stamp on arrival. Complete the mandatory MauPass online declaration before departure. Official source: https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=605
Is a Mauritius visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 95/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Mauritius visa online or on arrival?
Mauritius requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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