🇲🇺 Mauritius visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens
Yes — South Sudanese citizens need a visa to enter Mauritius, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for South Sudan passport holders
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Mauritius. Applications generally go through a Mauritius embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mauritius immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The South Sudanese passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Mauritius is not among them — it is one of the 114 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Mauritian citizens traveling to South Sudan face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 12 of 16 destinations are open to South Sudanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (₨)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
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Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Yes — South Sudanese citizens need a visa to enter Mauritius, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
The currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (₨). The capital city is Port Louis.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for South Sudanese citizens traveling to Mauritius. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Mauritius embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.