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Mauritius

Lagoons, mountains and the Land of the 7 Colours.

Capital
Port Louis
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Flight from Douala
12-20h (1 stopover)
Time difference
GMT+4 (+3h vs Cameroon)

Mauritius is the combo of turquoise lagoons and dramatic relief: Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO), the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, Île aux Cerfs and a blended Creole cuisine. A multicultural and very safe society. The visa permit is issued on arrival.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

On arrival
Allowed stay
60 days
Cost
Free (tourist permit on arrival)
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

Tourist permit issued free on arrival (60 days), with no prior steps.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months beyond the stay
  • Return / onward ticket
  • Accommodation & sufficient funds

Good to know

  • •Per Passport Index: visa on arrival 60 days for Cameroon.
  • •Have proof of accommodation and funds ready on arrival.

Countdown checklist

Every step dated back from your departure.

Departing on
  1. J-60
    Check your passport

    Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.

  2. J-45
    Book the flight

    Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.

  3. J-21
    Health: vaccines & yellow card

    Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.

  4. J-7
    Prepare the visa on arrival

    Cash (USD/EUR), passport photos, return booking.

  5. J-3
    eSIM, insurance & money

    Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.

  6. J-1
    Print / back up your documents

    Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).

Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.

How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
330 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
780 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

660 000 FCFA–1 140 000 FCFA

No direct flight; 1 stopover via Nairobi, Addis, Istanbul or Dubai.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨210 000 FCFA
🍽️90 000 FCFA
🚕60 000 FCFA
🎟️105 000 FCFA
Hostel
18 000 FCFA–30 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–78 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
108 000 FCFA–240 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
990 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Le Morne Brabant

UNESCO hike and views over the lagoons.

2

Seven Coloured Earths

And the Chamarel waterfall.

3

Île aux Cerfs

Beaches and water sports.

4

Grand Baie / Trou aux Biches

Snorkelling and diving.

5

Port Louis

Caudan Waterfront, central market, Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO).

6

Pamplemousses Garden

Giant water lilies.

7

Blue Bay Marine Park

Snorkelling on the reef.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival, check in on the north coast (Grand Baie), beach.

  2. D2

    Snorkelling at Trou aux Biches, exploring Grand Baie.

  3. D3

    Port Louis: central market, Caudan, Pamplemousses.

  4. D4

    South-west: Chamarel (7 colours + waterfall), Le Morne.

  5. D5

    Hike Le Morne Brabant or Black River.

  6. D6

    Boat trip to Île aux Cerfs.

  7. D7

    Blue Bay in the morning, shopping, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Maurice

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: passport.govmu.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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