Mauritius 
South Africa Mauritian ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for South Africa for short stays (up to 30 days) per DHA exemption schedule.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
Entry requirements
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs lists Mauritius among visa-exempt countries for ordinary passport holders; 30 days for tourism.
- Required: valid passport (30+ days validity after intended visit, 2 blank pages), return/onward ticket, sufficient funds.
- Yellow fever certificate required if journey starts in or passes through a yellow fever risk area.
Stay
DHA exemption schedule: 30 days for ordinary passport holders.
Passport
Passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of intended visit, 2 unused pages.
Health — Yellow fever
Required if journey starts in or passes through yellow fever risk area.
Visa exemption can change; confirm with DHA and airline before travel.
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Sources
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs — Countries exempt from South African visas
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs — Applying for a South African Visa
- UK Government travel advice — South Africa entry requirements
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.