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Mauritius visa requirements for Central African Republic citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Central African Republic passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Mauritius entry requirements for Central African Republic citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Mauritius

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Central African Republic passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Central African Republic passport than Mauritius, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaVisa-free60 days

Mauritius at a glance for travellers

  • 182 of 198 passports can enter Mauritius without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Central African Republic passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 46 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalMauritius Passport & Immigration Office23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Mauritius entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African Republic citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Central African Republic passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Central African Republic passport holders need for Mauritius?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Central African Republic passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Mauritius?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.