Papua New Guinea passport → Mauritius

Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Visa-free entry180 days

Papua New Guinean passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 180 days.

Official entry rules: passport.govmu.org

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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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

Papua New GuineaVisa-free180 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 Papua New Guinean passport holders

MalawiVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Papua New Guinean passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Mauritius?

Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Papua New Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritius?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Papua New Guinean citizens visit without a visa?

69 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #61 of 94 (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.