🇲🇺 Mauritius visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Ghanaian, Kenyan passport holders can enter without a visa or get one on arrival.

Do I need a visa for Mauritius?

Passport	Entry for a short visit
Ghanaian passport	No visa needed No visa required, subject to entry conditions
Kenyan passport	No visa needed No visa required, subject to entry conditions
Nigerian passport	Check first Confirm the current country list before travel

The current entry category for Nigerian passports needs direct confirmation: the civil aviation publication and newer country lists should be reconciled by the Passport and Immigration Office. No blanket arrival permission is stated here.

Mauritius visa fees

Visas and stay extensions are free

Arrival formalities

A free fee does not remove a prior visa requirement where a nationality needs one

Where to apply

For exempt visits no overseas visa submission address is needed. Use the entry rules above for passport exceptions, arrival permits and pre-travel declarations. Where a visa is required, use the authority listed with the fee.

Visa requirements — Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office

Kenya listing is an honorary consulate, not a resident Mauritian high commission. Confirm Ghana and Nigeria representation through the government mission directory.

Entry count is grant-specific: use the visa or approval actually issued. No blanket single or multiple entitlement is stated.

Emergency numbers in Mauritius

Police 112 or 999 · Fire 115 or 999 · Ambulance 114 or 999

Before you go

A multicultural island of Indian, African, French, Chinese and European heritage; Creole, French and English are spoken. Hindu, Christian and Muslim festivals are public holidays.

Do

Remove shoes before entering temples and mosques
Try local street food such as dholl puri
Dress modestly away from beaches

Don't

Don't wear swimwear in towns
Don't photograph religious ceremonies without asking
Don't touch or stand on coral

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