Mauritian Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Mauritius visa-free for a duration of 90 days.
- Your passport must be valid for six months past the intended period of stay, with one blank page.
- Visitors who overstay their visa have committed an offense and shall be liable for prosecution by a Court of Law.
- Non-citizens traveling to Mauritius as tourists/visitors are not allowed to engage in any gainful activities or apply for an extension of visa to follow studies/training courses.
- Non-citizens coming to Mauritius for business may apply for an Occupation Permit to Passport and Immigration Officer through Board of Investment as Investor, Self-Employed and Professional.
- Ghanaians do not require a visa to visit Mauritius for stays up to 90 days.
- Applying for your extension of stay on your visa is usually free of charge.
- Before entry into Mauritius, you must have a valid passport, two passport photographs, proof of sufficient funds (of $100 per night), return or onward tickets and proof of hotel booking reservation.
- Visitors require a vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
- Ghanaians visiting Mauritania with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must also obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Mauritius and may last for up to 10 – 11 hours long.
- According to the 2011 census made by Statistics. Hinduism is the major religion at 48.54%, followed by Christianity at 32.71% (with Catholicism as the largest Christian denomination at 26.26 %, followed by Islam 17.30% and Buddhism 0.18% in terms of a number of adherents.
- The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Mauritian Rupee is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 6.69 (MUR).
- Because the time zone currently used in Mauritius is Mauritius Standard Time (GMT+4), Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of Ghana.
- Movement in Mauritius is facilitated by buses, taxis, bicycles, and helicopter (mainly for sightseeing).
- 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 enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons: a warm humid summer extending from November to April and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September. The month of October and May are commonly known as the transition months.
- The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny as it is a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
- The main language in Mauritius is English however, French, Mauritian Creole, and French-based Creole is spoken in the country.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic French and Creole phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be very careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Mauritius, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.