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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | Yes | No | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all. Passports issued by the government of Taiwan are not recognised. The holders of such documents can apply for an entry permit to the Passport and Immigration Officer (see address below).
Note: All visitors must hold valid tickets and documents for their onward or return journey and adequate funds for their intended length of stay.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays up to three months;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays of up to three months (except nationals of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Swaziland who do require a visa);
(c) nationals of Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates for stays of up to three months;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Business and Social, each available as single- or multiple-entry. Visas are issued free of charge.
Validity: Tourist/Business visas: up to three months. Applications for extensions should be made to the relevant authority (see below).
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section for details.
Note: (a) Nationals of Argentina and China (Rep) providing holding Hong Kong (SAR), China passports can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to three months. (b) Nationals of Mozambique can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to one month. (c) Nationals of Albania, Bulgaria, CIS, Comoros, Czech Republic, Estonia, Fiji, Hungary, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Moldova, Poland and Romania can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days. (d) Nationals of Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Sudan need special clearance and must apply for a visa at least seven weeks prior to departure.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Passport-size photo including photocopy of passport page with date of birth. (c) Proof of means of support during stay. (d) Proof of accommodation such as hotel booking or letter of invitation. (e) Self-addressed stamped envelope.
Working days required: Varies according to nationality of applicant. May take at least one month.
Temporary residence: Residence permits are issued by the Passport and Immigration Officer, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffrey Street, Port Louis (tel: 210 9312-9; fax: 210 9322). Work permits are necessary for those taking up employment.
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