Mauritius Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of December 7, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of December 7, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated June 15, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information on Ebola (‘Entry requirements page’).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
December 7, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Mauritius since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Mauritius safe? What the official advisory says
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 .
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of December 7, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Mauritius travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Mauritius?
As of December 7, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Mauritius at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Mauritius travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on December 7, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Mauritius?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 15, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
Related: all Level 4 countries · all Level 3 countries · US vs UK advice