Madagascar passport → Mauritius

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Visa on arrival14 days

Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: passport.govmu.org

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Mauritius at a glance

Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Languages: English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code: +230
Region: Eastern Africa

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Mauritius for other passports

MadagascarVisa on arrival14 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival60 days
NepalVisa on arrival60 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival14 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Malagasy passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days

Common questions

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Mauritius?

Up to 14 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Malagasy citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Madagascar passport ranks #71 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.