United States passport → Mauritius
Do American citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Visa-free entry90 days
American passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.
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.
Mauritius at a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Region
- Eastern Africa
MU20.3°S · 57.5°EPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMauritius for other passports
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 American passport holders
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
American passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritius?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.