Mauritius : Factfile
Time
GMT + 4 hours
Languages
English and French are the official languages (French is most dominant). Other dialects include Creole (a combination of pidgin French and other languages), Hindi, Bhojpuri, Urdu and Chinese.
Currency
The Mauritian Rupee (Rp). The most widely accepted credit cards are MasterCard and Visa, followed by American Express and Diners Club. ATMs are widespread.
Airlines
British Airways, Virgin, Air Mauritius, Emirates, South African Airways
Flight time from UK
Approximately 12 hours
Visa requirements
UK, Australian, Canadian, USA and most EU passport holders do not require visas.
For further information and up-to-date entry requirements, see www.mauritius.embassy-uk.co.uk or contact the Mauritian High Commission:
Tel: 020 7581 0294-5
Health requirements
Mauritius is considered a generally healthy place to travel and is non-malarial. You should seek up-to-date advice regarding inoculations and health precautions from your GP or travel clinic as soon as your departure date is known.
The MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad) website www.masta.org (09068 224100) will give you up-to-date advice, as well as the location of your nearest Travel Clinic. Another good website to visit for travel health advice is the NHS website www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk.
