Mauritius entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mauritius, and must contain at least one blank page. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Mauritius travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 16 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Mauritius and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Australian passport
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Do Canadians need a visa for Mauritius?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official visa text does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays of less than 60 days, with possible extensions
Premium tourist visa: valid for 6 months, required prior to arrival
Student visa: required
Work permit: required, maximum 120 days per year
A letter of authorization from the inviting organization is required for persons travelling to Mauritius on business.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Pre-arrival form
To save you time on arrival, you should complete the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form prior to arrival.
All in One Travel Form - Government of Mauritius
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Health screening
Due to the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in neighbouring countries you may be subject to a quick thermal scanner screening and/or a health questionnaire at the airports upon boarding or disembarking a plane.
Official source: Government of Canada – Mauritius travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 16 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Mauritius?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mauritius, and must contain at least one blank page.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mauritius and must contain at least one blank page.
Official source: Government of Canada – Mauritius travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 16 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Mauritius (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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