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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I renew my passport or obtain a new passport or travel document in case of loss?
You may apply for a new passport or a travel document by contacting the nearest Mauritius Embassy/High Commission or Consulate (http://foreign.gov.mu).
2. What are the Passport fees?
Passport fees are as follows:
Please consult the website of the Passport and Immigration Office: http://passport.gov.mu The documents to be produced are listed in the application form which can be downloaded from the website mentioned above or obtained from the nearest Mauritius High Commission/Embassy or Consulate.
3. Do I need a visa to travel to Mauritius?
Please consult the website of the Passport and Immigration Office (http://passport.gov.mu) for relevant information.
4. What are visa requirements? (i) Tourist visa i) Filled in application form (form available on: (http://passport.gov.mu) ii) Original passport with at least six month validity from the last date of the proposed visit iii) Proof of accommodation/confirmed booking/sponsorship letter with detailed particulars iv) Valid return ticket v) Valid re-entry visa for country of residence vi) Proof of adequate funds to meet cost of stay (ii) Business visa i) Filled in application form -Website: http://passport.gov.mu ii) Contact person, name of company and business letter iii) Original passport with six month validity iv) Proof of accommodation/confirmed booking/sponsorship letter with detailed particulars v) Valid return ticket vi) Valid re-entry visa for country of residence vii) Proof of adequate funds to meet cost of stay 5. Where to apply for a visa?
An alien or a foreigner not exempted from visa provisions wishing to enter Mauritius should apply for a visa at the nearest Mauritius Mission abroad or at a Government of Mauritius Representative/Honorary Consulate, or submit application to the Passport and Immigration Office in Port Louis, Mauritius if no Missions are accredited to that country. 6. Can I migrate to Mauritius? It is not the policy of the Mauritius Government to encourage immigration to Mauritius. The Prime Minister's Office may be contacted on the matter.
The particulars are :
Prime Minister's Office New Treasury Building Port Louis Phone No.:(230) 201 1003 Fax: (230) 211 9272 Website: http://pmo.gov.mu 7. How do foreigners get married in Mauritius?
The celebration of the marriage of non-citizens is governed by Article 24A of the Civil Status Act (1981). The following website provides necessary details: http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/civilstatussite/ 8. What do I do when a Mauritian dies abroad and I want to repatriate the remains to Mauritius?
The assistance of a funeral home in the country where the death occurred could be sought to obtain the following supporting documents:
i) Death Certificate ii) Passport of Deceased iii) Non-epidemic/Infections Certificate iv) Burial order from the country in which the death has occurred v) Flight details vi) Embalming certificate vii) Clearance from Health Department of the country in which the death has occurred. The family of the deceased is required to give its consent to the repatriation and also meet all requirements vis-à-vis the funeral home for the repatriation expenses. The above documents should then be forwarded to the nearest Mauritius High Commission, Embassy or Consulate in order to obtain the necessary clearance from the Ministry of Health of Mauritius.
In countries where there are no diplomatic/consular representations the documents may be forwarded by the funeral home directly to the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life whose particulars are : Ministry of Health and Quality of Life 5th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building Port Louis Phone No.: (230) 201 2175 Fax No.: (230) 208 7222 E-mail: moh@mail.gov.mu 9. Can I take my pets with me when travelling to Mauritius? The importation of live animals, including pets, and animal by- products, is subject to the issue of an import permit by the division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Food Technology and Natural Resources. More information may be consulted under the section Division of Veterinary Services, a Department of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security (http://agriculture.gov.mu) Contact details are as follows:
Tel: (230) 454 1016, 454 1017, 466 6662
Fax: (230) 464-2210
Email:moa-dvs@mail.gov.mu
10. Can I bring plants with me when travelling to Mauritius? It is strictly forbidden to import plants, plant parts, plant products (fruits and vegetables) and planting materials (seeds, bulbs, corns, rhizomes, etc) into the territory of Mauritius without a Plant Import Permit from the Plant Pathology Division of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security.
Additional information concerning the importation of plants, plant products and planting materials into the territory of Mauritius may be obtained from the following department of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security (http://agriculture.gov.mu): National Plant Protection Office Contact details are as follows:
Tel: (230) 464 4872
Fax: (230) 465 9591
Email: moa-pathology@mail.gov.mu
11. Whom do I contact if I want to invest in Mauritius?
You may contact the Mauritius Board of Investment. Its contact details
are as follows: Board of Investment Victoria House Corner of St. Louis St. & Line Barracks St. Port-Louis Mauritius Tel: 230 201 3871 }CHECK Fax: 230 201 3404 }CHECK Website: http://www.investmauritius.com/ 12. Authentication of Driving Licence Request for authentication of a Mauritian Driving Licence is made to the nearest High Commission/Embassy/Consulate which consequently makes necessary arrangements with the Commissioner of Police in Mauritius. 13. Whom do I contact for miscellaneous consular information ?
( i) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade & Regional Cooperation 5th Floor New Government Centre Port-Louis, Mauritius Tel: 230 201 3570 [ !!!!] Website: http://foreign.gov.mu ( ii) Registrar of Civil Status 7th floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building Port-Louis, Mauritius Tel: 230 201 1727 Fax: 230 211 2420 Website: http://ncb.intnet.mu/dha/civilstatus/
(iii) The Secretary for Home Affairs Prime Minister's Office 4th Floor, New Government Centre Port-Louis, Mauritius Tel: (230) 201 1017 Fax: (230) 211 9272 Website: http://primeminister.gov.mu ( iv) The Passport & Immigration Officer Sterling House Listet Geoffroy Street Port Louis Phone No.: (230) 210 9312-19 Fax No.: (230) 210 9322 Website: http://passport.gov.mu
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