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Mauritius Visa Requirements for Philippines Citizens

Visa on arrival · 60 days

Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for stays of up to 60 days — no application is needed before the trip.

Source: Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius — Visa requirement country-wise (2025) · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Visa on arrival

On arrival

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Mauritius visa rules mean for Philippines travellers

Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for stays of up to 60 days. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Visa on arrival.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Mauritius applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office requires a passport or other recognized travel document valid beyond the intended period of stay.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for ordinary visits. The Economic Development Board's Premium Visa page says applicants for the Premium Visa should produce sufficient travel and hea…
  • Return or onward ticket: Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office says every person entering Mauritius must hold a valid return ticket to their country of origin or residence.
  • Proof of funds: The Passport and Immigration Office says every person entering Mauritius must have adequate funds to meet the cost of the stay and a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship for accommodation. No official source we could …

Mauritius entry rules compared

Mauritius lets 114 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 69 and requires an embassy visa from 15. Philippines citizens are treated the same way as Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iran and Jordan. Overall the Philippines passport ranks #135 in the world with 35 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Philippines passport you can also visit 3 countries in the region without a visa, including Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco and Malawi.

In the other direction, Mauritius citizens can visit Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.

Flag of MauritiusEntry requirements for Mauritius

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for ordinary visits. The Economic Development Board's Premium Visa page says applicants for the Premium Visa should produce sufficient travel and health insurance for the initial period of stay.

Economic Development Board Mauritius — Premium Visa (qualifying conditions)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

The Passport and Immigration Office says every person entering Mauritius must have adequate funds to meet the cost of the stay and a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship for accommodation. No official source we could read gives a daily amount for tourists.

Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius — Travel Requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form and Health Declaration Form

The Ministry of Health's Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form says travellers must complete the Health Declaration Form before travelling to Mauritius and that proof of completion is required at boarding. The Passport and Immigration Office, citing the Quarantine (Health Declaration Form) Regulations 2026, says all passengers complete the All-in-One Travel Form and the Health Declaration Form before boarding.

Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mauritius — Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form (Health Declaration Form)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Ebola entry restriction and quarantine (DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan)

21 days

Foreign nationals who have travelled from, transited through or been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the previous 21 days are temporarily barred from entering Mauritius. Mauritian nationals and foreign nationals holding a valid work, residence, occupation, business or student permit may enter but must complete 21 days of mandatory quarantine.

Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius — Travel Advisory: Health and Entry Regulations✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

5 years

Anyone who, without reasonable excuse, remains in Mauritius after their permit or visa has expired or been cancelled commits an offence and, on conviction, is liable to a fine of up to one million rupees and imprisonment of up to 5 years. The immigration officer may admit a tourist or other visitor and issues a visa stating the conditions and the period of authorised stay.

Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius — The Immigration Act 2022 (Act No. 14 of 2022, Legal Supplement to Government Gazette No. 106 of 27 July 2022)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The Mauritius Revenue Authority's customs pages say arriving passengers with currency or bearer negotiable instruments, precious stones and metals or other high-value goods exceeding Rs 500,000 in value use the Red Channel, and that anyone leaving with such items exceeding Rs 500,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency must declare them to Customs on the Currency Declaration Form available at the Customs counter.

Australian Government Smartraveller — Mauritius travel advice✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Philippine citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for stays of up to 60 days — no application is needed before the trip.

How long can Philippines citizens stay in Mauritius?

Up to 60 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Mauritius visa cost for Philippines citizens?

Visa on arrival: —.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Mauritius?

Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office requires a passport or other recognized travel document valid beyond the intended period of stay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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