Travel Advisory for Tourists and Travellers Visiting Mauritius
Mauritius | Travel Advisory
Tourists and travellers planning to visit or currently staying in Mauritius are advised to remain vigilant and monitor official updates following recent civil unrest across parts of the island.
Protests initially triggered by water shortages and the rising cost of living escalated into violent incidents over the weekend, including road blockades, tyre burning and vandalism of police stations and public infrastructure. A police shooting incident during a roadblock also contributed to the escalation.
In response, the authorities imposed an overnight curfew on Tuesday. Although police have reported that traffic was moving across the island by Wednesday morning and encouraged residents to resume normal activities, isolated incidents and arrests were reported overnight. The situation may remain fluid as the government reassesses security measures.
Advisory for Tourists and Travellers
Visitors to Mauritius are advised to take the following precautions:
- Stay informed: Monitor announcements from local authorities, official government channels and your country’s embassy or high commission for the latest security updates and any changes to restrictions.
- Avoid demonstrations and gatherings: Keep away from protest sites, roadblocks and areas where crowds are assembling, even if demonstrations appear peaceful.
- Check transport arrangements: Confirm airport transfers, public transport services, excursions and intercity travel with your hotel or tour operator before setting out.
- Follow local instructions: Comply with any curfews, road closures or other restrictions announced by the authorities.
- Maintain contact with your accommodation provider: Hotels and local travel operators can help verify conditions in nearby areas and advise on safe travel arrangements.
- Allow extra time for travel: Localised disruptions may affect road access and transport schedules. Confirm your route before travelling, particularly for airport transfers.
- Keep emergency contacts accessible: Carry your accommodation details, travel insurance information and the contact details of your country’s diplomatic mission in Mauritius.
What Travellers Should Know
While normal traffic movement has reportedly resumed, this should not be taken as confirmation that conditions have stabilised across the entire island. Further protests remain possible in some areas, and disruptions could return at short notice.
Travellers with upcoming bookings should check with airlines, hotels and tour operators for any changes to their arrangements before departure. Those already in Mauritius should follow local guidance and avoid unnecessary travel through affected areas until conditions are clearer.
This advisory is precautionary and does not indicate that all tourist destinations or resorts are affected. Travellers should assess local conditions and rely on current official information when making travel decisions.
Advisory note: This notice is based on the reported developments provided and reflects the situation described as of Wednesday morning. Travellers should verify the latest official updates before relying on this information.