Malta passport → Mauritius
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Visa-free entry180 days
Maltese passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Mauritius at a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Region
- Eastern Africa
MU20.3°S · 57.5°EPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMauritius for other passports
- MaltaVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival60 days
NepalVisa on arrival60 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival14 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Maltese passport holders
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Maltese passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritius?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Mauritius before you travel.