Taiwanese Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- The government of Taiwan provides that Mauritian tourists can visit the country for a duration of 30 days by obtaining an e-visa.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Taiwan. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Taiwan and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
- On entry and exit into Taiwan, currency restriction is not imposed, however, visitors with amounts above $10,000 will be asked to declare it.
- Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- Children travelling alone must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Intending visitors can get to Taiwan from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
- Air Mauritius, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Singapore Airlines are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritius to Taiwan.
- The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Taipei, Taiwan is 13 hours, 30 minutes and from Rodrigues, it is 19 hours, 5 minutes.
- The New Taiwan dollar is the official currency used in Taiwan. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Taiwan has two climatic zones. The northern part of the island has a subtropical climate with wet summer and dry cool winter, while the southern part of Taiwan has pronounced monsoon tropical climate with minor changes of temperature through the whole year.
- Officially the largest and most commonly understood language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese. The Mandarin language in Taiwan is of two types: the Standard Mandarin and the Taiwanese Mandarin.
- Chiayi Performing Arts Center, Shin Kong Life Tower and Eternal Spring Shrine are some of the tourist sites that visitors can visit in Taiwan.
- Tourists are advised to budget between $65 to spend per day on expenses in Taiwan.
- Citizens of Taiwan practice Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and folk religions. however, about 10% of the population do not adhere to any religion.
- Car rentals, buses and trains are major means of transportation in Taiwan.
- Beef noodles, pineapple cakes, oyster omelet, braised pork over rice and dan bing are some of the meals tourists can try during their stay in Taiwan.
- The power and socket plug used in Taiwan are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- The timezone in Taiwan is the Taipei Standard Time (GMT +8), which puts Taiwan 4 hours ahead of Mauritius.
- Taiwan is a country with lots of tourist attraction and spicy foods. Tourists are however advised to be cautious as they explore the country.