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It’s time to discover Mauritius Now
We’re excited to welcome you to our beautiful island! Come and relax on our stunning beaches, hike through our national parks, stand on top of mountains overlooking sparkling lagoons and feel the freedom to explore. We have carefully prepared for this moment and Mauritius is now fully open.
Welcome to our safe paradise island
We want everyone who comes to Mauritius to feel like they can safely explore our beautiful island, without the need to test or quarantine. A lot of our COVID-19 measures have now been relaxed but we still ask that you follow our recommendations - whether that’s wearing a mask in the airport or regularly washing your hands. Together, we can keep each other safe while fully enjoying all that Mauritius has to offer.
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MAURITIUS IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!
As from 1 July 2022, you no longer have to test or self-isolate to enjoy a Mauritius holiday. All travellers can enjoy a holiday on our beautiful island and explore freely from day one of their stay.
We put strict health protocols in place during the global pandemic and these have been recognised as some of the best in the world. Over 90% of our islanders have had two doses of a vaccination; and around two thirds of adults aged over 18 have received their booster shot. Mauritius is fully open to all travellers, so come and explore. We are ready and waiting to welcome you.
Key facts
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High-quality healthcare facilities
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available to all
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• The island is fully open
Your safety is our top priority
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINATED & UNVACCINATED GUESTS
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At a glance...
• No testing is needed before flying to Mauritius or on arrival • Unvaccinated travellers no longer need to self-isolate on arrival • You can explore the island freely from the first day of your holiday
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Plan your Mauritius holiday
Want to know what to expect at every stage of your Mauritius holiday? Here’s our step-by-step guide.
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Before departure
• Plan your holiday to Mauritius, booking flights and your accommodation
• You do not need to book a Covid-19 test before flying to Mauritius
• Prior to travel, it is recommended that all travellers fill out the Mauritius All in One travel form, which you can access via the link below. It will generate a PDF document with a QR Code. Please print a hard copy of this completed form and present it to Health Officials on arrival at Mauritius Airport. If you have not filled out the All in One travel form, foreign nationals must fill out an Immigration Disembrakation Card on arrival at the airport.
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Airport and flight
• It is recommended, but not mandatory, to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth throughout the flight, unless eating or drinking. Disinfect your hands regularly.
• Passengers travelling through hubs or making a stopover must take into consideration the COVID-19 protocols in the respective countries
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Arrival & transfer
• You will have a temperature check on arrival via thermal camera
• Wearing a face mask at the airport or port is recommended. We highly recommend regularly sanitising your hands
• Testing on arrival is no longer required for travellers
• Present your completed All In One travel form to Health Officials on arrival at Mauritius Airport. If you have not filled out the All In One travel form, foreign nationals must fill out an immigration Disembarkation Card on arrival at the airport
• After baggage collection, you can be taken to your hotel by a DMC, taxi or other means of transportation. Wearing a face mask is recommended in the vehicle
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At your accommodation
• You do not need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival at your accommodation
• It is no longer mandatory to wear a mask during your holiday. We do recommend wearing a mask when at a port, airport, during airport transfers and on public transport. We also recommend wearing a face mask if visiting healthcare settings, such as a hospital or pharmacy.
• If you test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, you will have to isolate for seven days within your accommodation. You can find out full details via our FAQs page
• All hotel staff, as well as their immediate family, have been vaccinated
• Housekeeping in guest rooms will be carried out in strict compliance with sanitary protocols
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Leisure
• You are free to explore our beautiful island’s landscapes and attractions, abiding by the local sanitary protocols
• Watersports and scuba diving are allowed
• Golf access will be allowed and the use of golf carts is permitted
• Nightclubs are open
• Spas will be open
• Boutiques and fitness facilities will be open
• The kids’ and teens’ club will be open and babysitting services are available, with sanitary protocols in place
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Returning to the airport
12 Guests who must take a PCR test during their stay to travel home or onwards to a new destination must pay the extra cost, between Rs 2500 - 3500
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What happens if I test positive during
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my holiday? • If you are ill or test positive during your stay, you must self-isolate for 7 days • Your travelling companions do not have to self-isolate Protocols effective as from 1 July 2022
If you have more questions, please visit our FAQs page on the Mauritius Now website. mauritiusnow.com
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