How long can you stay in Mauritius?

60 days visa-free for UK and US passports, 90 days visa-free for EU citizens. You become tax resident after 183 days in a tax year (starting 01/07).

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport90 days visa-freeVisa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 90 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport60 days visa-freeVisa-free for up to 60 days (UK guidance). Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.
US passport90 days visa-freeVisa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 90 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.
Indian passport60 days visa-freeVisa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 60 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.
Don’t count your Mauritius days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a tax year (starting 01/07).

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Mauritius

Resident with 183+ days in the income year (1 July-30 June), or 270+ days over this and the 2 previous income years, or if domiciled in Mauritius. Arrival and departure days count.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

Count your days in Mauritius automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Mauritius?

90 days visa-free. Visa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 90 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.

How long can British citizens stay in Mauritius?

60 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 60 days (UK guidance). Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.

How long can EU citizens stay in Mauritius?

90 days visa-free. Visa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 90 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Mauritius?

60 days visa-free. Visa-free; the officer sets the stay, usually up to 60 days. Extensions possible, up to 6 months in a calendar year.

When do you become a tax resident in Mauritius?

You become tax resident after 183 days in a tax year (starting 01/07). Resident with 183+ days in the income year (1 July-30 June), or 270+ days over this and the 2 previous income years, or if domiciled in Mauritius. Arrival and departure days count.

Can Noverstay count my days in Mauritius automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.