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Mauritius - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Country Description: The Republic of Mauritius is a developing nation with
a stable government and growing economy. Facilities for tourism are largely
available. Although the spoken languages are French and Creole, English is
the official language.
Entry Requirements: A passport, an onward/return ticket and evidence of
sufficient funds are required for entrance to Mauritius. U.S. citizens do
not need visas for a stay of three months or less for business or tourism.
Further information can be obtained from the Embassy of Mauritius, Suite
441, 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202)
244-1491/2. Honorary Consulates are located in Los Angeles, telephone (818)
788-3720, and in Atlanta, telephone (404) 892-8733.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available, but more limited than
in the United States. Doctors and private clinics require cash or credit
card payment for health care services. Public hospitals provide limited
facilities. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United
States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has
proved to be useful. Information on health matters can be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone
(404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime is common in Mauritius. The loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local
police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful
information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on
travel in the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines. The death penalty applies for illegal importation of
drugs.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis
may obtain updated information on travel and security in Mauritius. The
U.S. Embassy in Port Louis also provides consular services for U.S. citizens
in Comoros. (The U.S. Embassy in Moroni, Comoros closed September 27, 1993.)
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at Rogers House (Fourth
Floor) on John F. Kennedy Street in the capital city of Port Louis. The
telephone numbers are (230) 208-9764 through 9769, 208-2347 and 208-2354;
fax (230) 208-9534.
No. 93-284
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to
provide updated telephone numbers for the U.S. Embassy in Mauritius.