South Africa
Mauritius
Mauritius visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Mauritius, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.mauritius.govmu.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mauritian citizens travelling to South Africa
MauritiusSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Mauritius
Travel advice for Mauritius
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South African citizens planning a trip to Mauritius can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Mauritius at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 7 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Mauritius (updated 19 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mauritius (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Mauritius
South African citizens may stay in Mauritius for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritius.
Mauritian citizens travelling to South Africa
Mauritian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Mauritius.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Mauritius, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Mauritius?
South African citizens can stay in Mauritius for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mauritian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can South African citizens enter Mauritius visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Mauritius without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.