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Largely safe — some caution advised.

4 governments of 9 advise increased caution. The majority rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts. Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches, and…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Mauritius - Take normal security precautions Take normal security precautions in Mauritius.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Mauritius.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Mauritius. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
No advisory published
No rating
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Mauritius.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Mauritius.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Mauritius.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Mauritius.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Mauritius.
South Korea
South Korea
No advisory published
No rating
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 90 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 90 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 90 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 90 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 90 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 90 days
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa on arrival
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Mauritius

Opinion on Mauritius is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Four of the nine take the stricter view, and the remaining five see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Every government here has revisited Mauritius within the past year, the oldest review being United States' in December 2025, so the disagreement is not simply a matter of one source lagging behind.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 9 government assessments for Mauritius, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Top Destinations

Port Louis
A harbor capital with the Caudan Waterfront, the Blue Penny Museum, and Chinatown's street food. The Central Market sells spices, vanilla, and model ships.
Curepipe
A highland town with the Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater and cool climate botanical garden. The model ship factories and diamond-cutting workshops are popular visits.
Vacoas
A residential highland town known for the SSR Botanic Garden and pleasant elevated climate. The nearby Black River Gorges National Park offers excellent hiking.
Quatre Bornes
Known for its twice-weekly open-air textile market and central location between coast and highlands. The town makes a good base for exploring the island by bus.
Rose Hill
The island's most populated city with the Plaza theatre, shopping arcades, and a busy market. The Creole cuisine and daily life reflect Mauritius's multicultural blend.