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Name: Mauritius
Location:In the Indian Ocean, East of Madagascar
Time: IST (-) 1 1/2 hrs
Capital:Port Louis
Language: English, Creole, French, Hindi, Chinese, Bhojpuri, and Urdu
Area:2,040 sq kms
Population:1,303,717 (July 2011 EST.)
National Day:12 March (Republic Day)
Currency:Mauritian Rupee (MUR) 1 = INR 1.87
Climate: It enjoys warm coastal climate (mainly between January and April), with comparatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, although they are commonly somewhat lower inland, with more rain on the plateau around Curepipe. Here, cyclones can occur between November and February. Sea breeze blows all through the year, particularly on the east coast.
Holidays-Year 2018: 1st January: New Year's Day, 22nd January: Thaipoosam Cavadee, 31st January: Chinese New Year, 1st February: Abolition of Slavery Day, 27th February: Maha Shivaratri, 12th March: National Day, 16th March: Ougadi, 1st May: Labor Day, 28th July: Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 29th August: Ganesh Chaturthi, 24th October: Diwali (Festival of Lights), 1st November: All Saints' Day, 2nd November: Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Laborers, 25th December: Christmas Day
Airlines Name: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (Mauritius) (MRU)
International Airports: Air Mauritius (MK)
Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months beyond the period of stay in Mauritius
- Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled & signed
- Two recently clicked passport-size photographs
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Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa
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Evidence of sufficient funds as foreign exchange endorsement on passport and original receipt
Bank statement of last 3 months
- Copy of Credit card
- Hotel reservation confirmation for throughout your stay
- If your stay is sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, a letter from him/her is required stating his/ her name, address and relationship
- Visa once issued is valid for 90 days with single entry and can allow a maximum stay of 90 days
- Its processing time is 5 working days
- Visa is Gratis (free)
Commerce & Trade Visa (M Visa)
- The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months beyond the period of stay in Mauritius
- Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled & signed
- Two recently clicked passport-size photographs
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Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa
- Evidence of sufficient funds as foreign exchange endorsement on passport and original receipt
- Bank statement of last 3 months
- Copy of Credit card
- Hotel reservation confirmation for throughout your stay
- A Cover Letter from the associated Indian company suggesting the applicant's purpose to travel & his designation
- A letter of invitation from the concerned Business associated in Mauritius giving the details of your stay
- For certain businesses, a Work Permit for the corresponding period is also required
- If your stay is sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, a letter from him/her is required stating his/ her name, address and relationship
- Visa once issued is valid for 90 days with single entry and can allow a maximum stay of 90 days
- Its processing time is 5 working days
- Visa is Gratis (free)
Business Visa
- The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months beyond the period of stay in Mauritius
- Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled & signed
- Two recently clicked passport-size photographs
-
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa
- Evidence of sufficient funds as foreign exchange endorsement on passport and original receipt
- Bank statement of last 3 months
- Copy of Credit card
- Hotel reservation confirmation for throughout your stay
- If your stay is sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, a letter from him/her is required stating his/ her name, address and relationship
- Visa once issued is valid for 90 days with single entry and can allow a maximum stay of 90 days
- Its processing time is 5 working days
- Visa is Gratis (free)
Seamen Visa
Visa is not required but Indian seamen traveling in duty should carry a letter of guarantee from the concern shipping company with the seamen book, passport & air ticket
Work Permit Visa
- Work permit in Mauritius will be provided by the Employer through "Passport and Immigration Office" and the "Ministry of Environment, Human Resource Development and Employment". The original copy has to be sent to the Applicant
- The Employer should make an arrangement for the Residence Permit, as Work Permit alone is not enough for entering into Mauritius
- The Applicant should not proceed to Mauritius unless all the formalities have been completed
- The applicant has to visit the Embassy personally with a valid passport
- The confirmed flight ticket and the permit will be attested by the Embassy
- Its processing time can take 5 working days
Student Visa
- Students looking for taking admission in any of the Educational Institutions of Mauritius should take a prior approval of the "Ministry of Education" in Mauritius
- The Approval will be sent directly to the Applicant who can attest the same with the High Commission and travel with it.
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name: Mauritius High Commission
Address: EP. Plot No. 41, Jesus & Mary Marg, Chanakyapuri
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 2410 2161/ 62/ 63
Fax: 2410 2194
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1230 hrs
Email:mhcnd@bol.net.in
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. Applications can be submitted in Delhi or Mumbai.
Collection Timings: 1500 to 1600 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address: 1105, 11th Floor, Regent Chambers, Jamnala Bajaj Marg, 208 Nariman Point
City: Mumbai - 400 021
Country: India
Telephone: 2284 5466 / 2282 5421 / 2282 5422 / 2215 5544
Fax: 2284 5468
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs
Email: mumbcon1@yahoo.com
Notes: Visa is handled
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. Applications can be submitted in Delhi or Mumbai.
Collection Timings: 15:00 to 16:00 hrs
Kolkata
Name: Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address: Rasoi Court, 20, Sir R.N. Mukherjee Road
City: Kolkata- 700 001
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 2248 0114/5 (O), 2479 9408 (R), 9831015200
Fax: 033- 2248 1200 / 4979
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 1000 to 1700 hrs
Notes: Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to Delhi.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. Applications can be submitted in Delhi or Mumbai
Mumbai
Name: Consulate of the Republic of Malta
Address: 303 Cumballa Crest, 42 Peddar Road
City: Mumbai - 400 026
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2351 6020, 2386 3659
Fax: 022- 2351 3659
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:30 to 13:30 hrs
Visa Timings: 10:30 to 12:30 hrs
Notes: Visa is handled.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings: 1030 to 1230 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address: "RR Tower- III, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy
City: Chennai - 600 032
Country: India
Telephone: 044- 4288 8111 / 2250 0693 / 2250 1726 (O)
Fax: 044- 2250 0181 / 2250 0678
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:00 to 16:00 hrs
Email: ravi@rrgroup.net
Notes: Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to Mumbai.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. Applications can be submitted in Delhi or Mumbai
Kolkata
Name: Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Malta
Address: A.P. Fashions (P) Ltd., 227 AJC Bose Road
City: Kolkata - 700 020
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 2290 4611 / 4788
Fax: 033- 2281 8777
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:30 to 17:30 hrs
Email: maltaconsul.kolkata@gov.mt
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing
Bangalore
Name: Malta Visa Application Centre
Address: Prestige Atrium No. 1 Central Street
City: Bangalore - 560 001
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 6786 6005
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:00-12:00 hrs & 13:00-16:00 hrs
Visa Timings: 13:00-16:00 hrs.
Email: infomalta.southin@vfshelpline.com
Notes: Visa is handled.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings: 1300-1600 hrs
Forms are not available for this country. Applicants can refer to the respective country's official website for more details.
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Tourist Form
Business
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Transit
Transit Form
Seamen
Seamen Form
Work Permit
Work Permit Form
Student
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