Travel advice for .

Here you will find important tips and useful information for .

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Mauritius rupee MUR

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 3 h / + 2 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

English

Language capabilities

French and Creole

Capital

Port Louis

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
Tourists must show confirmation of hotel booking upon arrival.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Port Louis, 2 Jules Koenig
Tel. +230 427 55 07

Opening hours

Banks

9.15 - 15.15 h (Mon - Thu)
9.15 - 15.30 h (Fri)
9.15 - 11.15 h (Sat)

Stores

9.30 - 19.30 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Observe elementary safety precautions.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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