Mauritius

Entry regulations

Mauritius

Find all entry regulations for flights to Mauritius in the following table*.

Prior to Travel

A visa is not required for stays of 180 days or less.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

Travellers can spend longer than 180 days in Mauritius if they apply for a Premium Visa.

Premium Visa

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

Prior to Entry

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted without COVID-19 related restrictions.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

On Site

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 46. Previous week: 77

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

The mask mandate was lifted, gatherings may take place without restrictions.

Shops and markets are mostly open.

Restaurants and bars are open.

Hotels and other accommodations are open without restrictions.

Cultural events may be held again under regular conditions.

Outdoor sports are allowed again. Beaches and national parks are open, nightclubs and recreational facilities such as horse racing arenas can be visited again. Picnics are allowed on the beach again.

Public transport has resumed operations. Wearing a face mask is recommended.

International flights and connections to La Réunion have resumed.

Wearing a face mask is recommended.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they are required to self-isolate for seven days. The duration may be reduced to four days, if an antigen test is negative on day four.

In case of COVID-19 symptoms, a call to the government hotline (8924) is recommended.

COVID-19 tests can be performed in the C-laboratory of Wellkin Hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 09:00 am to 12:00 am. Results are available within 48 hours, please call 605-1000 to make an appointment. The cost is approximately $60.

Departure

PCR-tests can be carried out before departure if travellers require this for their destination country. The costs are at Rs 2500 – 3500 (€50-€70)

There are no exit requirements for Mauritius.

Entry/return to Germany

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.


*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.