Entry and documents
- Visa: Czech (and EU) citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. You need a valid return ticket, sufficient funds for your stay and a valid accommodation booking (or a letter of invitation).
- At the airport an officer may ask for your accommodation address and return ticket. Keep them to hand, even if you are not staying in a hotel.
- Passport: the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives no minimum passport validity. The UK government tells its citizens the passport must be valid for the whole stay and have one blank page. We recommend travelling with a passport valid for several months beyond your trip: your airline or transit country may have stricter rules.
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends checking current requirements with a Mauritian embassy before you travel.
Source: Czech MFA, Mauritius: visas and entry, GOV.UK, Mauritius: Entry requirements, checked 3 Nov 2026
All-in-One form
Before you travel, complete the online Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form at the official address safemauritius.govmu.org. It is free. After submitting it you receive a PDF with a QR code; keep it with you at check-in and at the border. If you don't complete the form in advance, you fill in a paper arrival card at the airport.
Some websites charge a fee to “process” the form. The official form is free.
Source: Czech Embassy in Pretoria, Travel: Mauritius, Czech MFA, Mauritius: visas and entry, GOV.UK, Mauritius: Entry requirements, checked 3 Nov 2026
Planned e-visa (ETA)
The Mauritius budget for 2026–2027 announced an electronic travel authorisation (e-visa/ETA) for foreigners. The launch date, fee and which countries it will apply to have not yet been confirmed. The Czech MFA does not yet list it among entry requirements. Until anything changes, the requirements above apply.
Source: ATTA, 25 Jun 2026, Czech MFA, Mauritius: visas and entry, checked 3 Nov 2026
Health and vaccinations
- Travel insurance is recommended by the Czech MFA. According to the UK government, private healthcare is good but expensive; you usually pay up front and your insurer reimburses you under the policy terms.
- Yellow fever: Mauritius requires a vaccination certificate from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries it considers at risk. If you fly from Europe via Dubai, Istanbul or European airports, this usually does not apply to you. If you travel via Africa or have recently been there, check the rules in advance.
- Other health rules at entry: travellers from countries with malaria may be asked for a blood test at the border. Restrictions related to Ebola apply to arrivals from some African countries. This only affects you if you travel through those countries.
- Chikungunya 2026: there is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mauritius. By 12 July 2026, 6,675 confirmed cases had been reported (6,583 in Mauritius, 92 in Rodrigues). Dengue fever also occurs. Protect yourself against mosquitoes, especially during the day: repellent, long sleeves, a net. Ask a travel clinic about chikungunya vaccination.
- Water: official health sources for tourists do not clearly confirm that tap water is safe to drink. We recommend bottled or boiled water.
- Ambulance emergency number: SAMU 114 (or 999 and ask for an ambulance).
Source: Czech MFA, Mauritius: healthcare, GOV.UK, Mauritius: Health, GOV.UK, Mauritius: Entry requirements, TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), Mauritius, TravelHealthPro, Chikungunya in Mauritius (24 Jul 2026), checked 3 Nov 2026
Safety
October 2026: after a police shooting incident on 9 October 2026 there were demonstrations and unrest in Mauritius. The government imposed an evening and night curfew on most of the main island from 12 to 18 October 2026. It ended on Monday 19 October at 4:30. The UK government advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings and following the instructions of local authorities. As of 3 November 2026 the Czech MFA had issued no current warning for Mauritius.
- Most crime is non-violent: break-ins at tourist villas or theft of unattended belongings. Petty theft is more common in Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac.
- The UK government also mentions reported cases of sexual assault on tourists. Don't walk alone on beaches or in unlit areas at night.
- Drugs, including cannabis, are severely punished, even in small amounts and in transit.
- Before you travel, check the current situation on the Czech MFA website and register in the DROZD system (for Czech citizens) or your own country's equivalent.
Source: GOV.UK, Mauritius: Safety and security, Czech MFA, Mauritius: warnings, Al Jazeera/AFP, 19 Oct 2026, checked 3 Nov 2026
Sea and swimming
Most of the coast is protected by a coral reef and the lagoons are usually calm. But the sea is not risk-free: currents at gaps in the reef, waves in the south, sea urchins, sharp coral and, in open water, sharks. Swim in the lagoons, go beyond the reef only with a local guide, and follow warning flags and the instructions of lifeguards and locals. Wear water shoes.
The sea is also home to venomous fish such as the stonefish (locally “laffe”), which hides on the bottom, so do wear water shoes. On land the most unpleasant creatures are mosquitoes; you can buy repellent locally.
For water sports and boat trips, check that the operator has a valid permit from the Ministry of Tourism, enough life jackets, and that the captain can contact the coast guard.
Source: GOV.UK, Mauritius: Safety and security, checked 3 Nov 2026
Flights
There is no scheduled direct flight from Prague to Mauritius; always expect a connection. Total travel time is roughly 15 to 20 hours depending on the connection. The most common options:
| Airline | Route | What we know (November 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Condor | Prague – Frankfurt – Mauritius | Connection in Frankfurt; the Frankfurt–Mauritius flight takes about 11 h 30 min. According to Condor roughly 3–4 times a week depending on the season, November 2026 to October 2027. |
| Emirates | Prague – Dubai – Mauritius | Three flights a day from Dubai to Mauritius in the 2026/27 winter season. |
| Turkish Airlines | Prague – Istanbul – Mauritius | Direct Istanbul–Mauritius flights 7 times a week since June 2026. |
| Edelweiss | Zurich – Mauritius | Flies from Zurich; we were unable to verify the current schedule as of 3 Nov 2026, so check it with the airline. |
| Via other European airports | Prague – European hub – Mauritius | More price options. With multiple airlines, allow for the risk of a missed connection and baggage fees. |
Schedules and fares change. What counts is always the booking for a specific date with the airline. We don't sell flights, but we are happy to help you choose a connection.
Source: Condor, Prague–Mauritius flights, Aeroroutes, Emirates NW26 (2 Oct 2026), Aeroroutes, Turkish Airlines (16 Apr 2026), checked 3 Nov 2026
Money and payments
- The currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR, Rs). You can pay in cash or by card; cash is handy at markets, on the beach and in small businesses.
- ATM withdrawals are subject to the terms of your bank and the local bank. Check the fees before you fly.
- Since 1 October 2025 tourists aged 12 and over pay a tourist fee of €3 per person per night, collected by the accommodation provider. More on the Prices in Mauritius page.
Source: MRA, Notice to tourists (6 Oct 2025), Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Useful tips, checked 3 Nov 2026
Internet and mobile
Hotels, restaurants and shopping centres offer Wi-Fi of varying quality. Mobile data is available across the island. Local operators (for example my.t and Emtel) sell prepaid SIM cards with data; you can also buy them at the airport on arrival, but expect a queue. Roaming works in Mauritius, but Mauritius is not in the EU, so check prices with your operator in advance.
Customs and duty free
Alcohol and tobacco are more expensive in Mauritius than in the Czech Republic. You can shop at the airport duty free on arrival. Duty-free allowances are set by Mauritian customs (MRA Customs) and may change; check them before you travel at mra.mu.