Kenyan visa for Mauritian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mauritian passport holders visiting Kenya for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritian citizens to enter Kenya for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Kenya e-visa for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Kenya visa on arrival for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
Kenya tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Kenya.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Kenya.
If you are looking for Kenya 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 Kenya nearest your place of residence.
- Harare: The Embassy of in Harare, ~ 2796.15 kilometers (1737.45 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 15 minutes).
- Mogadishu: The Embassy of in Mogadishu, ~ 2822.68 kilometers (1753.93 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Close now).
Kenya visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Kenya diplomatic mission offices to Mauritius for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritius traveling to Kenya from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritius) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 228 | N/A |
| 2009 | 278 | 21.93% |
| 2010 | 294 | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 350 | 19.05% |
| 2012 | 324 | -7.43% |
| 2013 | 287 | -11.42% |
| 2014 | 252 | -12.20% |
| 2015 | 223 | -11.51% |
| 2016 | 254 | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 273 | 7.48% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Kenya & Mauritius comparison
Kenya's area is approximately 569,140 km2 (219,746 sq mi), while the area of Mauritius is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi). This means Mauritius is 280.36 times smaller than Kenya.
As of October 2025, Kenya's population is ~59.9 million people - 58,618,645 more people than the population of Mauritius.
We have highlighted Kenya & Mauritius’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Kenya | Mauritius | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 59,901,223 | 1,282,578 | 58.6 million more people live in Kenya than Mauritius |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 6 | Kenya has 1 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritius. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 113 | Kenya passport holders visit 70 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 94 | 40 | Kenyan hosts 54 more foreign missions than Mauritius. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritius travel to Kenya in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritius visiting Kenya in 2017 was approximately 273.
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Useful Information
- Nairobi to Port Louis: 2826.77 km (1756.47 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 53 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025