US Embassy in Port Louis
Embassy 
United States Port Louis, Mauritius
- Address
- John Kennedy Street, Port Louis
- Phone
- +230 2024400
- Website
- mu.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 4 January 2022
At John Kennedy Street, Port Louis, the US embassy in Port Louis represents the United States towards Mauritius. The United States requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Port Louis
| Monday | 07:30–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Friday | 07:30–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Port Louis is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
United States visa for Mauritian citizens
MauritiusUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Mauritius
United StatesMauritius Visa-free, 90 days Mauritius visa for citizens of the United States
The United States requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the US embassy in Port Louis whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,649 | 1,994 |
| Student (F, M) | 127 | 131 |
| Exchange (J) | 111 | 93 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 116 | 109 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 867 | 573 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 131 | 127 |
| Total | 4,001 | 3,027 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Port Louis issued 3,027 nonimmigrant visas. 66% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by transit and crew (19%) and student (4%) visas. That is 24% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,001).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 799, 30% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Australia in Port LouisJohn Kennedy Street 5, Port Louis
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High Commission of India in Port LouisPlot No.65-C, Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius, Port Louis
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Embassy of France in Port Louis4ème étage, immeuble « The Workplace », La Promenade, Telfair, Moka, Port Louis
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High Commission of South Africa in Port LouisPope Hennessy Road 25, Port Louis
The United States’ other missions in Mauritius
The US embassy in Port Louis is the only mission of the United States in Mauritius on record. Mauritius in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Port Louis
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Port Louis.
Address and contact
Address: John Kennedy Street, Port Louis. The record for the US embassy in Port Louis includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Mauritius
US citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.
Before visiting the US embassy in Port Louis
Current procedures for the US embassy in Port Louis, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Port Louis
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Port Louis there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Port Louis?
The US embassy in Port Louis is at John Kennedy Street, Port Louis.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Port Louis?
The US embassy in Port Louis is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the US Embassy in Port Louis open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Port Louis do not include Saturday.
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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