Visa Requirements
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Mauritius citizens travelling to United Arab Emirates
Passport holders from many countries receive a free visitor visa upon arrival in the UAE, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period from the date of first entry. No advance application is required. A passport with at least 6 months validity remaining is required.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Mauritius passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official United Arab Emirates entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Mauritian citizens visiting United Arab Emirates
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Mauritian citizens enter United Arab Emirates
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 30 days or fewer. Beyond that, United Arab Emirates needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Exercise Caution
UK FCDO: The FCDO does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates. Regional tensions mean the situation can change at short notice, so monitor local media and follow the guidance of local authorities.
Updated 2026-07-18 10:39:40
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Mauritian citizens ask about entering United Arab Emirates
No. Mauritian citizens can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
United Arab Emirates uses AED. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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