Canadian visa for Mauritian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritian passport holders visiting Canada for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritian citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mauritius, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Port Louis: The Consulate General of Canada in Port Louis, Mauritius (Working hours: Close now)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Mauritius for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritius traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritius) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,428 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,147 | -8.20% |
| 2010 | 3,244 | 3.08% |
| 2011 | 3,203 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 3,269 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 3,212 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 3,307 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 3,594 | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 3,994 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 4,177 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 4,227 | 1.20% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Mauritius comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Mauritius is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi). This means Mauritius is 4479.56 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 38,139,101 more people than the population of Mauritius.
We have highlighted Canada & Mauritius’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Mauritius | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 1,282,578 | 38.1 million more people live in Canada than Mauritius |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 6 | Canada has 138 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritius. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 113 | Canada passport holders can visit 16 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 40 | Canadian hosts 429 more foreign missions than Mauritius. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritius travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritius visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 4,227.
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- Travel time: 37 hours 40 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025