Ni-Vanuatu Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- The Government of Vanuatu allows Mauritians to visit their country for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Citizens of Mauritius who wish to stay longer than the 30-day validity period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Vanuatu.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their date of arrival into Vanuatu. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Nationals of Mauritius travelling to Vanuatu must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Vanuatu. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- A return ticket to Mauritius or onward destination is needed as well.
- On entry and exit into Vanuatu, tourists with amounts above VUV 1,000,000 will be required to declare it.
- Travellers can get to Vanuatu from international airports in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
- Air Mauritius, Virgin Australia and Air Vanuatu are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritius to Vanuatu.
- The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Port Vila, Vanuatu is 1 day, 6 hours and from Rodrigues, it is 1 day, 12 hours.
- Vanuatu Vatu is the official currency used in Vanuatu. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- The constitution of Vanuatu guarantees freedom of religion. Christianity is the dominating religion in Vanuatu. However, other religions like Baha’i faith, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam are present in the country.
- English, French, and Bislama are the three official languages of Vanuatu. However, Bislama, which is an English Creole is the most spoken language in the country.
- Mt. Yasur Volcano, Port Villa, Luganville and Mt. Benbow and Mt. Marum are some of the tourist sites in Vanuatu that tourists can visit.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $60 to spend on daily expenses while in Vanuatu.
- Vanuatu has a tropical and sub-tropical climate. Summer can be hot, wet and humid, and it is from November to March, while winter is from April to October.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Vanuatu are Flying fox, Wild pigeon, Santo beef and Poulet fish.
- Vanuatu uses Vanuatu Standard Time (GMT+11), which puts Mauritius 7 hours behind in time.
- The power and socket plug used in Vanuatu are of Type I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Movement in Vanuatu is possible with a pickup truck, bicycle and small boats.
- Visitors travelling to Vanuatu are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.