Mauritian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Mauritius for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Mauritius for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Mauritius e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mauritius visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Mauritius tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mauritius.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mauritius.
If you are looking for Mauritius visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mauritius nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Mauritius in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
Mauritius visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mauritius diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Mauritius from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 231,481 | N/A |
| 2009 | 255,848 | 10.53% |
| 2010 | 255,848 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 236,355 | -7.62% |
| 2012 | 253,411 | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 250,974 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 243,665 | -2.91% |
| 2015 | 254,323 | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 271,963 | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 273,419 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 285,271 | 4.33% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mauritius & France comparison
Mauritius's area is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 269.73 times bigger than Mauritius.
As of October 2025, Mauritius's population is ~1.3 million people - 64,708,941 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Mauritius & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mauritius | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,282,578 | 65,991,519 | 64.7 million fewer people live in Mauritius than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 6 | 267 | Mauritius has 261 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 113 | 143 | Mauritius passport holders visit 30 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 40 | 479 | Mauritian hosts 439 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Mauritius in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Mauritius in 2018 was approximately 285,271.
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