Mauritian Visa is not required for Burkinabes
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Burkina Faso passport holders can visit Mauritius by obtaining a visa on arrival ar any airport or land borders in the country.
- This visa on arrival enables them to stay in Mauritius for 60 days.
- All tourists must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Mauritius. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Mauritius.
- On arrival into Mauritius, citizens of Burkina Faso will be required to provide evidence of accommodation throughout their stay duration.
- Burkinabes importing and exporting the local currency (Mauritian Rupee) and foreign currencies which amounts exceed MUR 500,000 or equivalent in foreign currencies must be declared on entry and exit.
- Intending tourists can get to Mauritius from any international airport in Burkina Faso. There are international airports in Ouagadougou and Tenkodogo.
- Kenya Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Mauritius are some of the carriers that fly from Burkina Faso to Mauritius.
- The estimated flight duration from Burkina Faso to Port Louis, Mauritius is 23 hours, 30 minutes.
- Mauritius has a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons, which are a warm humid summer from November to April and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September, which is the best time to travel.
- The Mauritian Rupee is the official and only currency used in Mauritius. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Mauritius is a multilingual country with no official language. Citizens speak various languages ranging from English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu and Tamil or Mandarin.
- In Mauritius, Hinduism is the major religion with about half of the entire population practising the religion. Christianity, Islam Buddhism are other religions present in the country.
- Popular delicacies in Mauritius are dholl pori, dim sum, daube de poulet and bol renverse.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $68 for daily expenses for their stay in Mauritius.
- In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Mauritius uses Mauritius Standard Time (GMT+4). which puts Mauritius four hours ahead of Burkina Faso.
- Transportation in Mauritius can be done through buses, car rentals, taxis, trains etc.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.