Eritrean visa for Mauritian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritian passport holders visiting Eritrea 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 Eritrea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Eritrea e-visa for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Eritrea visa on arrival for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
Eritrea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Eritrea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Eritrea.
If you are looking for Eritrea 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 Eritrea nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 3050.01 kilometers (1895.19 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Close now).
- Nairobi: The Embassy of in Nairobi, ~ 3095.96 kilometers (1923.74 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Close now).
Eritrea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Eritrea diplomatic mission offices to Mauritius for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritius traveling to Eritrea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritius) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14 | N/A |
| 2009 | 16 | 14.29% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 21 | 23.53% |
| 2012 | 26 | 23.81% |
| 2013 | 28 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 24 | -14.29% |
| 2015 | 23 | -4.17% |
| 2016 | 28 | 21.74% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Eritrea & Mauritius comparison
Eritrea's area is approximately 101,000 km2 (38,996 sq mi), while the area of Mauritius is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi). This means Mauritius is 49.75 times smaller than Eritrea.
As of November 2025, Eritrea's population is ~3.8 million people - 2,513,865 more people than the population of Mauritius.
We have highlighted Eritrea & Mauritius’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Eritrea | Mauritius | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,796,443 | 1,282,578 | 2.5 million more people live in Eritrea than Mauritius |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 30 | 6 | Eritrea has 24 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritius. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 10 | 113 | Eritrea passport holders visit 103 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 14 | 40 | Eritrean hosts 26 fewer foreign missions than Mauritius. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritius travel to Eritrea in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritius visiting Eritrea in 2016 was approximately 28.
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- Asmara to Port Louis: 3972.39 km (2468.33 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 16 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025