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Mauritius entry rules for Nigerians
Whether you need a visa for Mauritius, what it is called, where to apply, roughly what it costs, the documents to carry, health rules, and the transit warnings on common routings.
This page covers the general rules. Your ticket may add more. Check your exact route and connections.
Do Nigerians need a visa for Mauritius?
No visa is required in the sources we hold for a short visit on a Nigerian passport.
What it is called
Tourist visa on arrival — free, two weeks. Up to six months in a calendar year may be granted, case by case.
Your passport must be valid beyond your intended period of stay. Mauritius states plainly that a visa does not guarantee admission — the final decision rests with the Immigration Officer at the point of entry.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Where do you apply for a Mauritius visa in Nigeria?
Granted on arrival for Nigerians. Where there is no Mauritian diplomatic or consular representation, applications can be made through the Air Mauritius office, or by email to piovisa@govmu.org.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
How does the Mauritius visa appointment work?
Not applicable for a tourist visit — the two-week visa is issued on arrival.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
How much does a Mauritius visa cost, and how long does it take?
Free. Visas and extensions of stay are free of charge.
Where a visa is applied for in advance, the office aims to issue within 12 working days of a complete application.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
What documents do you need to travel to Mauritius?
Passport Required
Must be valid beyond your intended period of stay.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Confirmed return or onward ticket Required
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Confirmed accommodation Required
Name, telephone number and email of the hotel, apartment or guest house. If sponsored by a Mauritian citizen or resident: evidence of sponsorship, a copy of their ID or passport, residence permit, proof of address and a recent bank statement.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Proof of sufficient funds Required
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Are there health or vaccination requirements for Mauritius?
Yellow fever certificate to LEAVE Nigeria Mandatory
Travellers departing Nigeria must carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card). This applies to every international trip.
Source: travelhealthpro.org.uk · checked 2026-08-30
Yellow fever certificate to enter Mauritius Mandatory
Required if travelling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission and aged 1 year or over, and for travellers who have been in transit more than 12 hours at an airport in a country with transmission risk.
Source: mauritius-london.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
Medical screening for long stays Advised
Travellers coming for residency, work or long-term study face compulsory medical screening on arrival, including lymphatic filariasis screening for travellers from Nigeria. This does not apply to a standard short visit.
Source: residency.mu · checked 2026-08-30
Travel medical insurance Advised
Not listed among the entry requirements published by the Passport and Immigration Office. Travellers report it is sometimes asked for at the border, so carrying proof is sensible.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-10-15
Do Nigerians need a transit visa for Mauritius?
Any onward route
Mauritius issues a separate transit visa for passengers travelling on to a third country within 24 hours.
When it applies: Connecting through Mauritius within 24 hours
If ignored: Without it, onward travel may be refused.
Source: passport.govmu.org · checked 2026-08-30
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