Somalia passport → Mauritius
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Mauritius, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
- SomaliaVisa required
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 Somali passport holders
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
DjiboutieVisa
Common questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Mauritius, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Mauritius?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritius?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?
30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Somali citizens (edited 29 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.