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Mauritius visit visa for Indians: visa free
Mauritius is one of the easiest island trips for Indian travellers. You do not need a visa for tourism, and you get free visa-free entry of up to 60 days, stamped on arrival, with no fee. There is one step that is easy to miss: the All-in-One Travel Digital Form should be completed online within 72 hours before you fly. Visa free does not mean nothing to do beforehand.
Data current as of June 2026
What you need to visit Mauritius
Mauritius is a favourite for Indian families, couples, and honeymooners, with turquoise lagoons, beaches, waterfalls, and a warm connection to India. The entry process is free and quick, as long as you complete one online step before you fly.
Indian passport holders do not need a visa to visit Mauritius for tourism. You get free visa-free entry on arrival for a stay of up to 60 days, stamped at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. There is no visa fee and no pre-application, and the stay can later be extended at the immigration office in Port Louis.
The step that catches travellers out is the All-in-One Travel Digital Form. It is a free official pre-arrival form that combines immigration, customs, and health declarations, completed within 72 hours before arrival, and it gives you a QR code that airlines may check at boarding. Visa free does not mean there is nothing to do beforehand. You also need a confirmed stay, a return ticket, and proof of funds. This page is a full guide: the free 60-day entry, the digital form in 72 hours, documents, funds, customs, the India connection, and extensions.
Visa free, but the digital form is the step to remember
This single idea avoids almost every problem Indian travellers face on arrival. Entry is visa-free and free of charge, but the All-in-One digital form is a separate step you do before you fly.
The entry
- Free visa-free entry, no fee.
- Up to 60 days for tourism.
- No pre-application or embassy visit.
- Stamped on arrival at the airport.
The digital form
- Free All-in-One Travel Digital Form.
- Complete within 72 hours before arrival.
- Gives a PDF and QR code.
- Use only the official portal.
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org) and the official All-in-One form portal (safemauritius.govmu.org), current for 2026. Indian nationals get free visa-free tourist entry of up to 60 days, while the All-in-One Travel Digital Form is a free pre-arrival declaration submitted within 72 hours before arrival. A visa-free status does not guarantee entry, which the officer decides. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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The All-in-One digital form, in 72 hours
This is the one pre-arrival task for a Mauritius holiday. It is free, quick, and speeds up your arrival, and it is the step most travellers forget.
One free form, immigration, customs, and health
Complete the All-in-One Travel Digital Form on the official portal within 72 hours before you arrive. It generates a PDF with a QR code, which airlines may check at boarding and health officials scan on arrival at the airport.
If you do not complete it, you must fill a paper Immigration Disembarkation Card at the airport, which can cause delays. The form is free, so use only the official portal and avoid paid look-alike sites.
Source: official All-in-One form portal (safemauritius.govmu.org) and Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority guidance (mauritiusnow.com), current for 2026. The All-in-One Travel Digital Form combines immigration, customs, and health declarations, is submitted within 72 hours before arrival, generates a PDF with a QR code, and is entirely free, with paid third-party services not endorsed by the authorities. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
How entry works, step by step
The whole journey is short. This diagram shows the flow, from the digital form at home to the free 60-day stamp at Mauritius.
| Step | What to do | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Book | Accommodation, return ticket | Confirmed bookings |
| 2. Digital form | Free, within 72h | Official portal, save QR |
| 3. Fly | Carry passport and documents | To MRU airport |
| 4. Health desk | Show the form QR | Scanned on arrival |
| 5. Immigration | Show documents | Officer verifies |
| 6. Stamp | Free 60-day entry | Granted on arrival |
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org, safemauritius.govmu.org), current for 2026. Indian travellers book a stay and return ticket, complete the free digital form within 72 hours, show the QR code to health officials, present documents to immigration, and receive a free visa-free entry of up to 60 days. A visa-free status does not guarantee entry. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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Documents to carry
Visa free does not mean turning up empty handed. These are the documents immigration can check at the counter, so keep them handy on arrival.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Valid 6 months, blank pages | From date of entry |
| Digital form | Free, within 72h | PDF or QR code |
| Return ticket | Confirmed onward or return | Within your stay |
| Accommodation | Confirmed booking | Or a local host’s details |
| Funds | About USD 100 per day | Cash, card, or forex |
| Yellow fever | If from a risk country | Certificate required |
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org) and travel guidance, current for 2026. Immigration may ask for a passport valid at least six months with blank pages, the completed digital form, a confirmed return ticket, confirmed accommodation or a host’s details, and proof of funds, with a common reference of about 100 US dollars per day. A yellow fever certificate is needed only if arriving from a risk country. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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Why Mauritius feels like home
For many Indian travellers, Mauritius is more than a beach holiday. A large part of the island’s population is of Indian origin, and the shared heritage is everywhere, from food and festivals to temples and language.
Aapravasi Ghat
The UNESCO World Heritage site in Port Louis where Indian indentured labourers first arrived, deeply moving for Indian visitors.
Ganga Talao
Also called Grand Bassin, a sacred crater lake with towering statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga, a major Hindu pilgrimage site.
Food and festivals
Indian food, languages, and festivals are part of daily life, so Indian travellers feel at home while abroad.
Source: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and UNESCO (mauritiusnow.com), current for 2026. Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis is a UNESCO World Heritage site marking the arrival of Indian indentured labourers, and Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, is a major Hindu pilgrimage lake with temples. These are cultural highlights and are open to visitors, though site rules and timings can change, so confirm locally before you visit.
Staying longer than 60 days
Visa-free entry gives 60 days. If you want longer, you can apply to extend at the immigration office in Port Louis, before your entry expires.
Free
Free extension
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org), current for 2026. Visa-free tourist entry gives up to 60 days, and a tourist stay may be extended up to a maximum of six months in a calendar year on a case-by-case basis, applied for at the Port Louis immigration office before the entry expires. Extensions are free and at the office’s discretion. Overstaying is an offence. Rules can change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits, not employment. For work you need a work or occupation permit, arranged in advance. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
Customs and health rules to know
Mauritius is welcoming, but a few rules are stricter than Indian travellers may expect. Knowing them avoids trouble at customs and on arrival.
No drugs
Drugs, including cannabis and some prescription medicines, are banned and offences are serious. Carry prescriptions in original packaging with a note.
Declare cash
Declare cash above 500,000 Mauritian rupees, which is roughly 11,000 US dollars, on arrival or departure.
Protected items
Coral, shells, and endangered animal products cannot be taken. Leave natural items where they are.
Source: Mauritius Revenue Authority and Passport and Immigration Office guidance, current for 2026. Drugs including cannabis and certain prescription medicines are prohibited, cash above 500,000 Mauritian rupees must be declared, and protected items such as coral and shells cannot be exported. As a health measure, Mauritius introduced an entry restriction in June 2026 for travellers who had recently been in certain countries, which shows why the digital health form matters. These rules can change, so confirm current details on the official sites before you travel.
Do this, avoid that
Most Mauritius entry problems for Indians come from a missing digital form or documents, not from the visa. These pointers keep your arrival smooth.
Do
- Complete the digital form within 72 hours.
- Use only the official portal, the form is free.
- Carry a confirmed accommodation booking.
- Carry a return or onward ticket.
- Keep about USD 100 per day in provable funds.
- Travel with at least six months passport validity.
Avoid
- Do not skip the digital form before you fly.
- Do not pay a third-party site for the free form.
- Do not carry drugs or banned medicines.
- Do not arrive without accommodation proof.
- Do not overstay your 60 days without extending.
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org, safemauritius.govmu.org), current for 2026. The digital form is free on the official portal and should be completed in the 72-hour window, a confirmed stay and return ticket are checked, and about 100 US dollars per day is a common funds reference. Drugs and banned medicines carry serious penalties, and overstaying is an offence. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
What you can and cannot do
Visa-free entry gives Indian travellers an easy holiday, within clear limits. Here is the picture.
You can
- Enjoy beaches, lagoons, and water sports.
- Visit Port Louis, Chamarel, and the national parks.
- Visit Aapravasi Ghat and Ganga Talao.
- Visit friends and family.
- Do short, non-paid business meetings.
- Extend your stay at the immigration office.
You cannot
- Take up employment or paid work.
- Study long term on visa-free entry.
- Run a business without the right permit.
- Skip the digital form.
- Overstay your granted period.
For work you need a work or occupation permit, and for business or investment a business visa or occupation permit, each arranged in advance. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org), current for 2026. Visa-free entry is for tourism, family visits, and short non-paid business, and does not allow employment, study, or running a business, which need the right permit or visa. A business visa allows a limited number of days per calendar year. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
What can still go wrong, and how to avoid it
Entry is free and simple, but Indian travellers can still face delays or refusal. Knowing the common causes helps you avoid them.
The most common problems are a missing digital form, no proof of accommodation, no return or onward ticket, not enough provable funds, a passport without enough validity, or carrying banned items such as certain medicines. Completing the form on time and carrying the right documents prevents almost all of these.
Indian travellers get free visa-free entry to Mauritius for up to 60 days, with no fee and no pre-application, but they should complete the free All-in-One Travel Digital Form within 72 hours before arrival, which combines immigration, customs, and health. You also need a confirmed stay, a return ticket, and proof of funds, drugs and some medicines are banned, and the immigration officer decides entry and the length of stay at the airport.
Factual overview, verified against the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (passport.govmu.org), the official All-in-One form portal (safemauritius.govmu.org), and Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority guidance (mauritiusnow.com), current as of June 2026. The visa-free entry, the digital form, the funds reference, and the customs rules are set by the Mauritian authorities and can change at any time. A visa-free status does not guarantee entry.
Getting the form and documents right puts you in a strong position, but the final decision rests with the immigration officer. We give you a realistic view and a clear, complete plan for your Mauritius trip.
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