Do French 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 French citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (All-in-One Travel Digital Form before arrival) |
| Stay | Up to 3 months in any 6-month period (EU-Mauritius visa waiver agreement) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a French passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Mauritius entry requirements.
The details for a French passport.
Visa-exempt: the PIO lists holders of passports issued by EU countries as not requiring a visa, and the EU-Mauritius short-stay visa waiver agreement allows EU citizens a maximum of three months during a six-month period from first entry (not for paid activity). Both read 11 Oct 2026. France's MFA: no visa for stays under 3 months; the length (max 3 months) is at the immigration officer's discretion, and officers may ask for USD 100 per day in funds. 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.
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 French citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No. French citizens don’t need a visa for Mauritius for stays of up to 3 months in any 6-month period (EU-Mauritius visa waiver agreement).
How long can French citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 3 months in any 6-month period (EU-Mauritius visa waiver agreement). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do French 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.