Rwandese visa for Mauritian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mauritian passport holders visiting Rwanda for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritian citizens to enter Rwanda for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Rwanda e-visa for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Rwanda visa on arrival for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
Rwanda tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Rwanda.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Rwanda.
If you are looking for Rwanda 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 Rwanda nearest your place of residence.
- Port Louis: The Consulate General of Rwanda in Port Louis, Mauritius (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Rwanda visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Rwanda diplomatic mission offices to Mauritius for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritius traveling to Rwanda from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritius) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 101 | N/A |
| 2009 | 100 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 101 | 1.00% |
| 2011 | 138 | 36.63% |
| 2012 | 163 | 18.12% |
| 2013 | 173 | 6.13% |
| 2014 | 185 | 6.94% |
| 2015 | 197 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 186 | -5.58% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Rwanda & Mauritius comparison
Rwanda's area is approximately 24,670 km2 (9,525 sq mi), while the area of Mauritius is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi). This means Mauritius is 12.15 times smaller than Rwanda.
As of October 2025, Rwanda's population is ~14.6 million people - 13,340,476 more people than the population of Mauritius.
We have highlighted Rwanda & Mauritius’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Rwanda | Mauritius | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 14,623,054 | 1,282,578 | 13.3 million more people live in Rwanda than Mauritius |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 26 | 6 | Rwanda has 20 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritius. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 28 | 113 | Rwanda passport holders visit 85 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 27 | 40 | Rwandese hosts 13 fewer foreign missions than Mauritius. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritius travel to Rwanda in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritius visiting Rwanda in 2016 was approximately 186.
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- Kigali to Port Louis: 3324.07 km (2065.48 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 55 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025