Netherlands passport → Mauritius
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Visa-free entry90 days
Dutch passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 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
- NetherlandsVisa-free90 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 Dutch passport holders
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Dutch passport holders can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Dutch citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritius?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Dutch citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Netherlands passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Dutch citizens (edited 17 Aug 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.