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Mauritius

Travel Advice

Warning

Crime levels are low.

Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Petty crime is common. You should take precautions against theft. Take care of bags and valuables when visiting popular tourist areas including Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac.

The threat from terrorism is low. But travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The cyclone season in Mauritius is generally between November to May.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

The information presented here is solely based on data provided by third parties. Please note that BCD Travel shall not assume any liability or guarantee of correctness, completeness or actuality of the presented information of the content provided by third parties.
Interesting facts about Mauritius
: Indian Ocean, off southeast coast of Africa; due east of Madagascar.
Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles).
Population: 1.25 million (Mauritius Government 2006).
Population Density: 613 per sq km.
Capital: Port Louis. Population: 150,000 (2006 estimate).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-type three-pin plugs are commonly used in hotels.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam since 2005.
Head of State: President Sir Anerood Jugnauth since 2003.
Location: Indian Ocean, off southeast coast of Africa; due east of Madagascar.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).