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Travel formalities vary according to passenger profiles. To help you plan a typical journey on Air Mauritius in the best manner possible, please find herewith some of the key considerations and requirements.
Please note that this is not a complete list of all possible requirements around the world. We recommend that you visit the IATA Travel Centre before your trip for information about travel requirements of the countries you will be visiting or transiting in and also check with the relevant authorities of those countries to avoid last minute issues.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess all required travel documents according to the specified standards.
It is strongly recommended that, before leaving on a trip, you check the entry and travel requirements with the competent authorities of the destination(s) you intend to visit and/or the country/countries where you will be in transit. Keep all required travel documents with you, according to the specified standards.
You must have a passport or an equivalent travel document that is valid for the full duration of your trip. This applies to all passengers, including infants under two years and children.
Some countries require that your passport remains valid for a minimum period beyond your trip, usually six months. For instance:
From Mauritius: Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date.
To Mauritius: Your passport must be valid for the intended period of stay in Mauritius.
Requirements for travel to/from Rodrigues
In addition to your return ticket and a valid passport, some authorities may also require other documents such as a visa, health certificate, travel insurance, hotel reservations, or your host's contact information, etc..
Some authorities may also require that you leave at least two side-by-side blank pages in your passport for visa on arrival.
Passengers travelling to Mauritius are strongly recommended to fill out the digital ALL IN ONE FORM before your travel date.
Depending on your nationality, and the purpose of your journey, you may need a visa or an equivalent form of authorization for every country on your journey, even during flight connections. Check if you need a visa through the IATA Travel Centre.
If you require a visa, apply directly through the embassy or high commission of the country. Visit their website or consult your local consulate to learn more about the process.
IMPORTANT
Passengers visiting Mauritius for any purpose other than tourism or business must obtain prior authorization from the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office before undertaking their trip.
Please be aware staying beyond the period granted on your visa or entry permit is an offence and may lead to legal proceedings.
Prior to departure, please ensure you are aware of all the entry and travel requirements for minors, children and infants to your destination.
Some countries require one or more of the following documents when travelling with a child:
The child’s birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
Any legal documents (e.g. court order or letter of special circumstances) pertaining to custody.
A parental consent letter or affidavit authorising travel (if the child is travelling with one parent, the letter must be signed and dated by the other parent; if the child is travelling without his parents, the letter must be signed and dated by both parents.)
A death certificate if one of the parents is deceased.
Please check with the competent authorities of the destination you intend to visit before leaving on your trip.
For travel to countries where a passport is required, all Mauritians, including children, must carry their own passport. Mauritius does not allow children to travel on their parent's passport.
Requirements for travelling with minors
Passengers aged 12 to 15 years travelling in Economy class from a UK airport are eligible for a refund of the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD - GB tax).
Click here for more information on how to claim refund of APD?
Click here for important information regarding minors traveling to or from South Africa.
A child who travels abroad without being accompanied by one of his or her parents must submit the following 3 documents:
Valid identity document of the minor: identity card or passport + visa, if applicable according to the requirements of the country of destination (to be verified by consulting the country profiles of the diplomatie.gouv.fr site)
Photocopy of the identity document of the parent or legal guardian who signed the form: identity card or passport; the document must be valid or expired since less than 5 years.
Form signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian (access form here)
If you are transiting through Mauritius, you must hold a valid passport or an accepted passport-replacing document.
We recommend that you visit the IATA Travel Centre before your trip for information about travel requirements of the countries you will transiting in and also check with the relevant authorities of those countries to avoid last minute issues.
Travel requirements to the UK are changing. This includes moving from physical immigration documents to eVisas and introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) which is a digital permission to travel.
Everyone wishing to travel to the UK (except British and Irish citizens) will need permission in advance – through either an eVisa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Effective 27 Nov 2024, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) applications have opened for eligible non-European nationals, who will need an ETA to travel to the UK from 8th January 2025.
Passengers are encouraged to visit www.gov.uk/eVisa to learn what steps they need to take. Passengers who do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Passengers can check when they need an ETA to travel to the UK and apply at www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
France has strengthened its immigration policy, and flights coming from Mauritius are subject to double checks (MK/AF). Temporarily upon exiting the plane and then at immigration at CDG and/or at the destination city.
Mauritians coming to France must have a certificate of hosting issued by the municipality of the host's place of residence (an authenticated document).
Attestation d'accueil | Service-Public.fr [in French]
The certificate of hosting concerns any non-European foreigner wishing to stay in France for less than 3 months, for private or family visits. Please note, you do not need to request a certificate of hosting if the person you are hosting falls into one of the following categories:
Check the Travelling with Minors section for important information regarding permit to travel outside French territory for minors.
Holidaymakers from Reunion Island are allowed to enter Mauritius without a passport valid 30 June 2025.
Applicable only to French nationals residing in Reunion and travelling to Mauritius on vacation.
Spend at least 2 nights in Mauritius.
They must meet the usual immigration requirements in terms of return air tickets and confirmed accommodation arrangement.
Upon arrival, they must present their valid French identity card instead of their passport to immigration officials at the point of entry and will be issued with an “entry clearance”.
Effective 1 January 2024, foreign nationals entering Malaysia are required to fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) via the Malaysian Immigration Portal: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
This online procedure must be carried out within three days before arriving in the country, also considering the day of travel in the calculation.
Example: If the passenger is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia on January 7th, the MDAC can be filled starting January 5th.
Upon arrival, travellers must present the completed MDAC to the border authority in addition to their passport.
Italian citizens with permanent residence (PR) status or with a Long-Term Pass in Malaysia are exempt from this requirement.
From 12 September 2019 onwards and until further notice, all passengers, when traveling with 15" Mac Pro devices, must have printed confirmation that the device is not eligible for the recall program by Apple Inc. More information.
This ban applies to devices carried on the passenger, in carry-on baggage, in checked baggage and as cargo or mail.
New Zealand introduced the electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) on 01-Oct-19. In this context, all travelers to New Zealand must obtain their NZeta prior to departure from their country of origin by submitting their application online on the official New Zealand website. This applies to all travelers, including those originating from visa-waiver countries.
Like all other airlines, we collect necessary passport and travel information for government authorities. The information you provide is sent and managed securely to the relevant authorities. Please refer to our privacy policy for more details.
For the most up-to-date information on travel requirements around the world, please visit the IATA Travel Centre and consult the relevant authorities of your travel destinations.
Use a passport cover to protect your passport, but remove it at immigration counters to expedite the process.
Make a laminated, wallet-sized copy of the main page of your passport.
Keep an electronic copy of the visa for the country you're traveling to on your phone.
Mind your passport. If you are at home, keep your passport in a secure, dry place. On the road, keep it in your money belt or some other place that is zipped or locked up, out of sight, and hard to get to.
Triple-check your visa requirements.
Know your embassy and consulates in the country you are travelling to.
If you are struggling with your visa, hire a professional.
Maintain a friendly demeanour at passport control.
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