Mauritius travel restrictions

Mauritius Latest News: Two week period of confinement effective 10 March, arriving international flights suspended (OSAC, 10.03.2021). Flights suspended for two weeks as COVID-19 lockdown imposed (Reuters, 10.03.2021). Authorities impose nationwide COVID-19 restrictions until 25 March; essential services will remain open (Garda World, 10.03.2021). Authorities suspend inbound international flights until 15 March after several local COVID-19 cases reported; flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues Island also halted (Khaleej Times, 07.03.2021) .

International Restrictions:
*Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris, from where onward connections to the UK are available. Visit theAir Mauritius website or call +230 207 7070 for booking information.
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: On 6 March, in response to the COVID-19 situation, the Government of Mauritius announced the suspension of all international flight arrivals. Departures remain scheduled at this time.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: On 31 March 2021, the Government of Mauritius announced that lockdown restrictions would be extended until 30 April 2021, however, some economic activities are allowed to operate under strict sanitary conditions. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers are open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities announced new lockdown restrictions on 9 March 2021. From 11 March to 30 April, supermarkets, bakeries, banks and butchers shops will be open, but access will only be granted on certain days according to the first letter of your surname (surnames A-F on Monday and Thursday; G-N on Tuesday and Friday; and O-Z on Wednesday and Saturday). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. Public transport is operating. Access to public places will be prohibited, including beaches. Markets, cinemas, gyms and restaurants remain closed although food delivery is allowed. Cultural and sports events will be cancelled and there is a restriction on numbers at marriages and funerals. Work Access Permits are being delivered to those who need to commute to the office and to help restart the economy. Several red zones with higher risks of exposure to COVID-19 have been identified. Movement in and out of red zones is being closely monitored. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: Flights suspended for two weeks as COVID-19 lockdown imposed (reuters, 10.03.2021). Authorities impose nationwide COVID-19 restrictions until 25 March; essential services will remain open (Garda World, 10.03.2021).Authorities suspend inbound international flights until 15 March after several local COVID-19 cases reported; flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues Island also halted (Khaleej Times, 07.03.2021) .

International Restrictions:
*Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris, from where onward connections to the UK are available. Visit theAir Mauritius website or call +230 207 7070 for booking information.
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: On 6 March, in response to the COVID-19 situation, the Government of Mauritius announced the suspension of all international flight arrivals. Departures remain scheduled at this time.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: On 9 March, the Government of Mauritius announced a lockdown beginning on 10 March. Until 25 March, public transport services are not authorised to operate. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers are open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities announced new lockdown restrictions on 9 March 2021. From 11 to 25 March, supermarkets, bakeries, banks and butchers shops will be open, but access will only be granted on certain days according to the first letter of your surname (surnames A-F on Monday and Thursday; G-N on Tuesday and Friday; and O-Z on Wednesday and Saturday). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. Public transport is not operating. Access to public places will be prohibited, including beaches. Markets, cinemas, gyms, hairdressers, shopping malls and restaurants will be closed. Cultural and sports events will be cancelled and there is a restriction on numbers at marriages and funerals. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: Authorities suspend inbound international flights until 15 March after several local COVID-19 cases reported; flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues Island also halted (Khaleej Times, 07.03.2021) .

International Restrictions:
*Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris, from where onward connections to the UK are available. Visit theAir Mauritius website or call +230 207 7070 for booking information.
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: On 6 March, in response to the COVID-19 situation, the Government of Mauritius announced the suspension of all international flight arrivals. Departures remain scheduled at this time.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers are open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May 2020. Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.UK, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: The Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 14 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 25 February, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will expire on 28 February. Travellers from the UK will be allowed to enter Mauritius from 1 March 2021.
To enter Mauritius, you must:
•Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
•Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
•Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry. You should arrange to take a private test.
•Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.UK, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: The Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 14 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 25 January, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will be in force until at least 28 February 2021. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry.
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.UK, 08.01.2021). Individuals who have been in the UK within previous 15 days will not allowed entry to Mauritius; the measure will be in force until at least 11 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 29.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: The Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 14 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 25 January, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will be in force until at least 28 February 2021. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry.
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Mauritius: There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
*Accommodation: Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists.
*Public spaces and services: The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.UK, 08.01.2021). Individuals who have been in the UK within previous 15 days will not allowed entry to Mauritius; the measure will be in force until at least 11 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 29.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: The Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 14 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 25 January, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will be in force until at least 28 February 2021. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry.
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.UK, 08.01.2021). Individuals who have been in the UK within previous 15 days will not allowed entry to Mauritius; the measure will be in force until at least 11 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 29.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements:
From midnight local time on 21 December, the Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 8 January, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will be in force until at least 31 January 2021. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website;
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival;
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry;
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius Latest News: Individuals who have been in the UK within previous 15 days will not allowed entry to Mauritius; the measure will be in force until at least 11 January 2021 (Gov.uk, 29.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: From midnight local time on 21 December, the Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. On 29 December, the Government of Mauritius announced that this measure will be in force until at least 10 January 2021, pending a further review. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry.
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius Latest News: From midnight local time on 21 December, the Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. This decision will be reviewed on 31 December. (Gov.uk, 21.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: From midnight local time on 21 December, the Government of Mauritius has, in response to the COVID-19 situation, advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius. This decision will be reviewed on 31 December. Since 1 October, to enter Mauritius, you must:
• Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
• Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival.
• Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry.
• Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius Latest News: International borders set to reopen from 1 October; travel requirements include COVID-19 test, 14-day quarantine (Media reports, 29.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to Mauritius and quarantine requirements: From 1 October, the Mauritian government is allowing visitors and returning residents entry to Mauritius under subject to the following quarantine restrictions. To enter Mauritius, you must: • Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website. • Undergo a period of “in room” quarantine in a government-approved hotel on a full board basis for 14 days on arrival. • Take a COVID-19 test no more than 7 days before your departure for Mauritius and demonstrate a negative test result on entry. • Take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival, and on day 7 and day 14 of your stay. If at any point, you receive a positive test result, you will be transferred to a public medical facility for treatment.

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius Latest News: International borders set to reopen from 1 October; travel requirements include COVID-19 test, 14-day quarantine (Media reports, 29.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
The Mauritian border is closed. Commercial flights into Mauritius are not currently available. Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris. Access to Mauritius for all passengers will be denied until further notice. On May 29, exceptions were announced for the repatriation, on priority basis, of Mauritian citizens. Individuals who have had possible exposure to COVID-19 are placed into quarantine for approximately 14 days. There are at least 25 quarantine centers, including resort hotels, over the island. Air Mauritius entered into voluntary administration on 22 April. If you have existing Air Mauritius tickets or plan to use the airline in the coming months, look out for announcements from Air Mauritius

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches).

Mauritius International Restrictions:
The Mauritian border is closed. Commercial flights into Mauritius are not currently available. Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris. Access to Mauritius for all passengers will be denied until further notice. On May 29, exceptions were announced for the repatriation, on priority basis, of Mauritian citizens. Individuals who have had possible exposure to COVID-19 are placed into quarantine for approximately 14 days. There are at least 25 quarantine centers, including resort hotels, over the island. Air Mauritius entered into voluntary administration on 22 April. If you have existing Air Mauritius tickets or plan to use the airline in the coming months, look out for announcements from Air Mauritius

Internal Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius *****International Restrictions:
The Mauritian border is closed. Commercial flights into Mauritius are not currently available. Air Mauritius are running weekly flights to Paris. Access to Mauritius for all passengers will be denied until further notice. On May 29, exceptions were announced for the repatriation, on priority basis, of Mauritian citizens. Individuals who have had possible exposure to COVID-19 are placed into quarantine for approximately 14 days. There are at least 25 quarantine centers, including resort hotels, over the island. Air Mauritius entered into voluntary administration on 22 April. If you have existing Air Mauritius tickets or plan to use the airline in the coming months, look out for announcements from Air Mauritius

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Internal restrictions:

There are no restrictions on movement around Mauritius. However, social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. Some accommodation providers have begun to open for Mauritian residents; however, accommodation remains closed to tourists. The Mauritian authorities lifted lockdown restrictions on 30 May. Some activities will remain suspended (including visiting beaches). Social distancing and wearing of face masks in public remains mandatory. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.

Mauritius 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter and transit.
– This does not apply to nationals or residents of Mauritius, their spouses and children. They are subject to quarantine.
2. Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next scheduled flight.

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Internal restrictions:

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering remain prohibited. The majority of non-essential businesses are permitted to open subject to regulations outlined by the Ministry of Health. Effective June 15, 2020, an additional easing of confinement measures was implemented. Certain health regulations remain in place including temperature screenings and mandatory face coverings. All non-essential services and businesses are permitted to open, subject to provisions outlined by the authorities.

Mauritius

International restrictions:

The authorities have introduced a ban on entry by any travellers, including returning residents.
1. Passengers are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius.
– This does not apply to nationals or residents of Mauritius, their spouses and children. They will be placed in quarantine.
2. Airline crew must stay in their hotel rooms.

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Internal restrictions:

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering remain prohibited. The majority of non-essential businesses are permitted to open subject to regulations outlined by the Ministry of Health. Effective June 15, 2020, an additional easing of confinement measures was implemented. Certain health regulations remain in place including temperature screenings and mandatory face coverings. All non-essential services and businesses are permitted to open, subject to provisions outlined by the authorities.

Mauritius 1. Passengers are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius.
– This does not apply to nationals or residents of Mauritius, their spouses and children. They will be placed in quarantine.
2. Airline crew must stay in their hotel rooms.

International restrictions:

Borders are closed indefinitely.
International commercial flights have been suspended although outbound/inbound repatriation flights, as well as ad-hoc commercial and chartered cargo flights are operating.

Internal restrictions:

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering remain prohibited. The majority of non-essential businesses are permitted to open subject to regulations outlined by the Ministry of Health.

Mauritius 1. Passengers are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius.
– This does not apply to nationals or residents of Mauritius, their spouses and children. They will be placed in quarantine.
2. Airline crew must stay in their hotel rooms.

International restrictions:

Borders are closed indefinitely.
International commercial flights have been suspended although outbound/inbound repatriation flights, as well as ad-hoc commercial and chartered cargo flights are operating.

Internal restrictions:

A lockdown is in place until 1 June. Only essential services such as police, medical services, and fire and rescue services are currently available. Some businesses will be allowed to open from 15 May. Supermarkets are open (until 20.00), although movement is severely restricted to two days per week depending on the first letter of the surname: A-F: Monday and Thursday, G-N: Tuesday and Friday, O-Z: Wednesday and Saturday. Supermarkets are closed on Sunday. Clinics and hospitals will remain open; pharmacies and banks are open with reduced hours. Residents can order essential goods through a new website. A curfew was implemented in April during which movement was restricted from 20.00 to 08.00 (local time) except in emergencies.