Provided you want to have a splendid vacation and holiday experience, travelling to Mauritius is a pleasure and a great choice for you anytime of the year. On arrival, you will discover that all you learnt about Mauritius and its tourist environment is true, and your holiday started even before you left Nigeria.

How do I get to Mauritius

Flight is the only option available to this tourist paradise, and be ready to have at least a stopover. Do well to confirm if you will be required to have a transit visa during stopover. The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Port Louis, Mauritius is 11hrs,30mins and from Abuja is 19hrs,40mins. If Air Mauritius is available, it is the fastest means to fly to the island country, and will ideally be a direct flight. Other airlines operate scheduled flights from Lagos and Abuja, to Mauritius; such as Emirates, South African, Turkish, Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa etc. For a good deal, their ticket prices ranges between N300,000-N500,000 on average.

Is Mauritius a visa-free country?

For Nigerians, Mauritius allows a 14days visa on arrival, which gives you the privilege to enter and stay in the country for 14days alone. The disadvantage to this type of visa, would be the difficulty to obtain an extension if you intend staying for a longer period. Kindly note that Mauritian embassy is not currently available in Nigeria, therefore if you want to obtain a long stay visa, you would have to find out which country represents their interest in Nigeria.

Entry requirement for Visa on Arrival

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6months at the time of entry into Mauritius, and should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
• Have a return or onward ticket, and have a basic travelling allowance that is sufficient enough to cover your stay in Mauritius
• Have a valid port health certificate
• Have a police clearance certificate
• Finally, a confirmation of accommodation during your stay in Mauritius is needed.

General information on travelling to Mauritius

• If you are a first-time traveler, ensure you do not carry large suitcases that could send a wrong signal to the Mauritian immigration and customs, of any mission other than a short stay.
• Make sure to have your passport, return ticket, health certificate, police clearance and basic travelling allowance in your hand luggage, to avoid excessive delay on your clearance at the entry point.
• Avoid helping a fellow traveler carry their luggage no matter the situation, because you do not know the content of the luggage and it could be dangerous.
• Ensure you know the exact address of the place intended to stay, be it a hotel or a residential home. If invited, know the person’s name and contact information.
• Ignore unnecessary conversation or making friends with a stranger until you exit the arrival hall.
• After exiting the arrival hall, you can join your transfer vehicle if you have that prearranged. If you do not have a prearranged transfer vehicle to take to your destination, try as much as possible to avoid airport chartered vehicle so as to reduce cost. Bus transportation is highly recommended if you’re on a budget.
• Mauritius is currently considered safe. Terrorism, kidnapping, women harassments, mugging or pickpocketing is off the hook. You can move on the island with comfort and also put your mind at peace, but that does not mean you should not look out for yourself, dress properly and keep your belongings at a safe place.

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