British High Commission in Vacoas
High Commission 
United Kingdom Vacoas, Mauritius
- Address
- Sir Hesketh Bell Street, Floréal
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +230 660 4908
Head of mission: Paul Brummell Cmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Mauritius is in Vacoas, at Sir Hesketh Bell Street, Floréal. Mauritian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Vacoas
| Monday | 07:45–15:45 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:45–15:45 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 07:45–15:45 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 07:45–15:45 By appointment only |
| Friday | 07:45–13:30 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Vacoas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–15:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Mauritian citizens
MauritiusUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Mauritius
United KingdomMauritius Visa-free, 90 days Mauritius visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Mauritian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Vacoas.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Russia in VacoasQueen Mary Avenue, Floreal, Mauritius, Vacoas
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High Commission of Pakistan in VacoasAvenue Queen Mary, Vacoas-Phoenix
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Embassy of Libya in VacoasKing George V Avenue, Vacoas-Phoenix
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Mauritius
The British high commission in Vacoas is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Mauritius on record. Mauritius in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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PM call with Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius: 21 September 2026
The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, this afternoon.
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About the British high commission in Vacoas
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Vacoas. The head of mission on record is Paul Brummell Cmg. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Sir Hesketh Bell Street, Floréal. The record for the British high commission in Vacoas includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Mauritius
No visa is needed by British citizens for Mauritius, for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the British high commission in Vacoas
Current procedures for the British high commission in Vacoas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Vacoas
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Vacoas there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Vacoas?
The British high commission in Vacoas is at Sir Hesketh Bell Street, Floréal.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Vacoas?
The British high commission in Vacoas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–15:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British High Commission in Vacoas open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Vacoas do not include Saturday.
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Mauritian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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