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Passport / Visa Information on Mauritius
Information on Mauritius
Mauritius is a small island situated in the Indian Ocean and just 900 kms east to Madagascar. The island of Mauritius has a diverse market and an established government. It has a per capita of about dollars 5029 and is ranked as the second highest in the continent of Africa. Being a tourist place several tourists visit this island all through out the year. And to facilitate these tourists the tourism department of Mauritius has been well developed. English, French and Creole are the languages mainly spoken in the island. Port Louis the capital city of Mauritius is the biggest city of the island which over crowded by several locals and tourist as well.
Requirements for Entry and Exit
In order to enter the island of Mauritius one must avail a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds and onward/return ticket which is very essential. It is necessary that the entrant’s passport must be valid up to six months upon arrival and even departure. The tourists should also forward the information about their address in Mauritius. Tourists are charged with entry fee and the airport department tax which is been included in their tickets. Tourists traveling to Mauritius must obtain the entire information from the Embassy of Mauritius. For the tourists coming from the yellow areas are asked to present their yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visas are issued at the entrance of the airport.
Registration with the Embassies
Registration with the Embassy or Consulate in the country one is visiting is essential because it provides all the information about an individual’s whereabouts and his presence in case of any emergency. Embassy or consulate officers do assist in the evacuation process however if there is no information about the individuals whereabouts then they cannot help out. Registration is essential for every individual who wants to stay in the particular country for a longer period. Registration helps in situation when a country is experiencing a civil or political war or any natural disasters like hurricane or earthquake. If an individual is traveling with a conducted tour to the areas which are experiencing political or other uncertainties then registration always aids that individual all through his trip. In order to register an individual must forward several copies of his citizenship and passport documents.
Few Tips for Traveling Abroad
When an individual wants to travel to Mauritius or any other country there are few traveling tips he must considered.
* Fill the emergency information page on the passport and sign it. It is even important to make sure that the passport he possesses is a valid passport and also obtains a visa.
* To leave the copies of passport data pages, visa and itinerary with the family or friends so that one can contact them in case of any emergency.
* To check the oversea medical insurance if it covers emergency expenses like medical evacuation.
* To take precautionary measures during any act of crime like not wearing eye-catching jewelry and clothes and even not to carry hard cash.
* To contact the Embassy in an emergency, this is most important. Embassy officials can assist the travelers and provide them all the possible help.
