Do American citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
The official link goes to passport.govmu.org. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Mauritius entry rules for American citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (All-in-One Travel Digital Form before arrival) |
| Stay | 60 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Mauritius entry requirements.
The details for an American passport.
Corrects baseline 90 days: State Dept (Dec 2025) says no visa for stays of 60 days or less. Must show return/onward ticket, confirmed accommodation (or sponsor) and adequate funds; complete the All-in-One Travel Digital Form before arrival. Extensions free at the PIO in Port Louis. Re-checked 11 Oct 2026 (State Dept page last updated 8 Dec 2025).
How long it must be valid.
Mauritian rule: passport valid beyond the intended period of stay (PIO); US State Dept: valid for the entire stay. Canada, Singapore and Ireland advise at least 6 months beyond departure, and airlines may enforce that, so 6 months is the safe standard.
Recent changes in Mauritius.
- 2026-06-06 — Ebola entry ban: foreign nationals who were in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days are denied entry (State Dept); FCDO's 4 Sep 2026 update lists DRC and South Sudan, with exceptions for permit/visa holders who must quarantine 21 days.
The short answers.
Do American citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No. American citizens don’t need a visa for Mauritius for stays of 60 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Mauritius?
60 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do American citizens apply?
On the official site, passport.govmu.org. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Mauritius visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.