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Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. Dutch citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- None
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- MRU
Entering Mauritius without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 90 days).
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for the Netherlands.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Dutch travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Mauritius. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Netherlands Worldwide (reisadvies).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Plugs
- Type C, G
- Best time
- May to December
- Airports
- Plaine Magnien (MRU)
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No. Dutch citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Mauritius?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Mauritius visa cost for Dutch passport holders?
There is no visa fee for tourist stays.
Which airports do flights to Mauritius arrive at?
Most international flights land at Plaine Magnien (MRU).
Sources
- Netherlands Worldwide (reisadvies)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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