Mauritius Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Mauritius faces a moderate risk from violent crime and petty crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. The advisory level was increased to 2.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level

The advisory level was increased to 2. The “crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution to Mauritius due to crime . Advisory summary Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts. Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches, and other tourist spots. It also happens near ATMs. Other serious crimes in Mauritius include: Break-ins Violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) Verbal harassment and other crimes towards women traveling alone Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime . If you decide to travel to Mauritius: Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Stay aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, like expensive watches or jewelry. Do not answer your door at your hotel or residence unless you know who it is. Stay alert in tourist spots. Stay alert when visiting banks or ATMs. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Mauritius . Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Mauritius. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level

Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Mauritius at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Mauritius at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Regional · Diphtheria

Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)

2025-11-21T19:00:00Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Mauritius?

Mauritius is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. The advisory level was increased to 2.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Mauritius?

The US State Department currently rates Mauritius at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. The advisory level was increased to 2.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Mauritius?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Mauritius as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Mauritius?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Mauritius as a whole. France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Mauritius?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Mauritius as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.