Applying For Mauritius Tourist Visit Visa from Paris
Mauritius used to be a colony of France before it was overtaken by the British colonial power in 1810. With its independence in 1968, this small island nation in the Indian Ocean has grown into a popular tourist destination with French tourists. Beaches that include Grand Bay and Pereybere are popular because of shopping, nightlife and shoreline. Other attractions include national parks that feature many plants and animals indigenous to the area. However, in order to get a chance to interact with all these great sights, French visitors will need to get in touch with the Mauritius High Commission in Paris.
Ambassade de l’Ile Maurice
Location: 127 Rue de Tocqueville, 75017 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 42 27 30 19
Visit Ambassade de l’Ile Maurice website
Instructions
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Visa free entry
French nationals are given visa free entry into the island country of Mauritius. That means that they can fly directly to the country, and as long as they fulfill the visa requirements, they will be given a visa at immigration and can enter the country.
Other nationals
If you are not on the below list of countries, then you need to apply for a visa from the embassy in Paris.
Antigua and Barbuda, Namibia, Australia, Nauru, Austria, Netherlands, Bahamas, New Zealand, Bahrain Norway, Barbados, Oman, Belgium, Papua, New Guinea, Belize, Portugal, Botswana, Qatar, Brunei, Darussalam, Samoa (Western), Canada, San Marino, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Seychelles, Dominica Sierra Leone, Finland Singapore, France, South Africa, Gambia Solomon Islands, Germany (United) Spain, Ghana, St Christopher, Nevis, Greece St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent & Grenadines, Guyana, Sweden, Hong Kong Switzerland, Ireland, Tanzania, Israel, Tonga, Italy, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Tunisia, Japan, Turkey, Kenya, Tuvalu, Kiribati Uganda, Kuwait United Arab Emirates, Lesotho, United Kingdom, and Dependent territories, Liechtenstein, United States of America, Luxemburg, Vanuatu, Malawi, Vatican, Malaysia, Zambia, Maldives, Zimbabwe, Malta, Monaco, Mozambique. -
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Visa Requirements
a) Completely filled out application form. The document can be quickly accessed and downloaded by clicking here.
b) A valid passport is also required. Applicant must make sure that it has blank pages and does not expire for another six months.
c) 2 current color passport photographs.
d) Return tickets plus an itinerary.
e) Funds of at least a 100 dollars per day to finance the stay.
f) Booking confirmation for hotel
g) If you do not have a hotel reservation, then you will need to provide a Letter of Sponsorship from an individual in the country. -
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Submission of documents
In order to file an application for entry permits, you will need to go to the embassy in person and deliver the form along with all supporting documents. Make sure to call ahead of time to make an appointment with the embassy first. -
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Processing times and fees
The embassy advices all applicants that they will require 5 days to process the applications. Fees for the applications are dependent on the nationality of the applicant, and should contact embassy for details. -
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Receiving Visa
If you are on the visa exemption country list, then you will get your visa on entry into the country. However, if you have applied in person, then you can pick up the passport along with visa from the embassy after processing. -
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Final document checklist
a) Valid passport
b) 2 color photographs.
c) Return tickets
d) Funds for stay in the country
e) Hotel reservation or Sponsorship letter
