Quick answer
Indian passport holders do not need a visa for Mauritius. A free stay is stamped on arrival, typically for up to 60 days, if you show a passport valid for six months, a confirmed hotel booking, a return ticket and enough money for the trip. Before flying, fill the free Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form online and save the QR code.
At a glance
- Visa type
- Visa-free entry; visitor stay stamped on arrival
- Stay allowed
- Typically up to 60 days per visit (some official listings allow up to 90; the officer sets the period)
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- Stamped on arrival at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport
- Validity
- As endorsed on arrival; extensions considered case by case
- Apply at
- Official portal
Documents checklist
- Passport valid at least six months beyond your return date
- Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form submitted online before arrival, with the QR code saved or printed
- Confirmed hotel or resort booking for every night, or your host's full address and phone number
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds: international card, cash or recent bank statement (about USD 100 per person per day is a safe benchmark)
- Invitation letter from your host if staying with relatives or friends
- Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)
Common mistakes that get Indians refused
- Staying with relatives? Carry the host's full address, phone number and a short invitation letter; vague private addresses draw more questions than hotel bookings.
- Check the stamp before leaving the counter; the number of days granted is what counts, not what a website said.
- Overstaying, even briefly, invites fines and trouble on future visits. Apply for an extension in Port Louis before the stamped date ends.
- Declare fruit, seeds, plants and homemade pickles. Mauritius fines undeclared agricultural items.
Do Indians need a visa for Mauritius?
No. Mauritius lets Indian passport holders in without a visa for tourism. You do not apply for anything in advance except the free All-in-One Travel Form, and the immigration officer at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport stamps your permitted stay on arrival.
How long you get depends on that stamp. Most Indian holidaymakers are given up to 60 days, and some official listings mention up to 90 days per visit. For a typical six- or seven-night trip this makes no difference, but if you are planning a long family visit, mention your dates at the counter and check the stamp before you walk away.
How to prepare, step by step
- Check passport validity: at least six months beyond your return date.
- Book hotels for every night and a return flight. Mauritius expects visitors to have a confirmed address.
- Within about 72 hours before arrival, complete the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form online. It combines the immigration, customs and health declarations. Save the QR code.
- On arrival, hand over your passport, QR code, hotel voucher and return ticket. Expect a question or two about your plans.
What immigration actually checks
The officers want to know three things: where you are staying, when you are leaving, and whether you can pay for the trip. A prepaid package voucher answers most of it. Independent travellers should carry an international card and a recent bank statement. There is no published fixed amount, but around USD 100 per person per day is a safe benchmark if you are asked.
Staying with relatives is common, given the large Indian-origin community. Carry your host's full address, phone number and a short invitation letter. Visitors with vague private addresses get more questions than hotel guests.
Tips for families, honeymooners and seniors
- Every traveller, including infants, needs an individual entry on the travel form.
- Honeymooners do not need a marriage certificate for immigration, but resorts may ask for one before applying honeymoon offers.
- Seniors carrying medicines should keep them in original packaging with prescriptions.
- Declare fruit, seeds, plants and homemade pickles; Mauritius has strict agricultural rules and fines for undeclared items.
Can you extend your stay?
Extensions are handled by the Passport and Immigration Office in Port Louis and are decided case by case, with proof of funds and accommodation. Apply before your stamped date runs out; overstaying invites fines and problems on future visits.
Budgeting a trip? See the Mauritius trip cost guide, check the best time to visit Mauritius to avoid the cyclone months, and plan your days with things to do in Mauritius. Our visa assistance desk can check your documents if you are travelling with elderly parents or planning a long stay.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauritius visa-free for Indians?
How many days can Indians stay in Mauritius?
What is the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form?
How much money should I show at Mauritius immigration?
Can I stay with relatives in Mauritius instead of a hotel?
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Written and fact-checked by the Elitech Travels editorial desk in New Delhi, drawing on our consultants' day-to-day booking work and the official sources below. Rules, fares and fees change — always confirm anything critical with the issuing authority before you travel. Our editorial policy.
