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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. Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime . 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 .

UK FCDO

Level 1
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

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
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Mauritius?

Mauritius is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime.

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

The US State Department currently rates Mauritius at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Mauritius?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Mauritius. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

Other countries at Level 2