(Last updated: 9 Sep 2013)
Security and health
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Mauritius. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.
It is strongly recommended that Australian travellers take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, before their departure. They should confirm that their insurance covers them for the whole time they will be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in their policy.
It is also recommended for Australian travellers to register, before travelling, on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, in case of an emergency.
The level of personal security in Mauritius is good, as long as suitable precautions are taken. In the case of an emergency, the following numbers can be used:
- Ambulance - 999 or 114
- Police - 999