HOW TO APPLY
Applicant should apply for a visa through our Diplomatic / Consulate Representatives.
Where there is no Diplomatic / Consulate Representatives, application to be submitted at Air Mauritius office.
In the absence of the above offices, application to be submitted through mail on piovisa@govmu.org
Documents to be Submitted for Visa application
- Visa Application Form duly filled in and signed by applicant.
- Two recent passport-size photos of the applicant.
- Photocopy of the data pages of applicant’s passport.
- A copy of the Residence Permit. (Applicable for applicants not residing in their country of origin). Same to be valid for at least three months after proposed date of departure from Mauritius.
- Copy of reservation passage ticket to country of origin or residence.
- Copy of bank statement for the last month
- Hotel (reservation) for accommodation:-
Name of Hotel/Apartment/Guest house – Telephone Number and email address.
if sponsored by a citizen of Mauritius or foreign resident- to produce evidence of sponsorship, Copy of ID/Passport, Residence permit, proof of address and recent Bank statement. - Copy of passport of accompanying person:-Married certificate for spouse, Birth Certificate for Children.
- Business visa:- applicant should also submit letter from local sponsor/company.
- Workshop/Events and Conference- In addition, covering letter from Ministries or Institutions concerned is needed.
- Social Visa :- Letter from Religious Institutions in Mauritius
- In case of Minor:- Consent letter from parents, copy of birth certificate of applicant and copy of parent passports.
- Any other documents as may be required by this office.
NOTE: – All documents should be duly translated in English or French.
Visa will be issued as far as practicable within a period of twelve (12) working days subject to submission of complete application requirements.
Applicant is requested to apply for visa at least one month prior to travel.
A visa does not guarantee admission into Mauritius. The final decision to admit a passenger rests with the Immigration Officer after examination at the point of entry in Mauritius.
Applicants should wait for the outcome of their application before undertaking any travel to Mauritius.