Information for Travelers
The Consular Section offers American Citizens Services during specific hours. American citizens traveling abroad are strongly encouraged to register with the Embassy in person or online.
Please refer to the Bureau of Consular Affairs website for further information.
In Case of Emergency:
If you are an American citizen in Mauritius, Seychelles or Reunion Island (France) with an after-hours emergency, please call our duty officer at (230) 253 3641.
For Non-Emergency Issues: U.S. citizens are encouraged to contact the Consular Section at (230) 202-4400 or (230) 202 4437 or via email at PTLConsular@state.gov for an appointment prior to coming to the Embassy to ensure the availability of consular staff.
For your information, normal Consular Hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 to 16:45
Friday: 7:30 to 12:30
The Consular Section is located on the fourth floor of the Rogers House, President John Kennedy Street, Port Louis. Our telephone numbers are country code (230) 202 4400 / 202 4432. Email: PTLConsular@state.gov.
Please note the Embassy is approximately one hour drive from the airport and 40 minutes drive from the North coast.
Seychelles Consular Agency - Business Hours
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 8:30 - 12:30.
The Consular Agency is located on the Second Floor of the Oliaji Trade Center, in Victoria, Mahe.
The Consular Agency is approximately half an hour drive from the airport.
Additional Information
-
• Visa Requirements for Mauritius (PDF - 80KB)
• Customs Information for Mauritus (PDF - 78KB)
• Drug Offenses in Mauritius (PDF - 80KB)
• Obtaining a Residency Permit in Mauritius (PDF - 82KB)
• Obtaining a Work Permit in Mauritius (PDF - 82KB)
• Getting Married in Mauritius for non-Mauritians Resident in Mauritius (PDF - 111KB)
• Getting Married in Mauritius for non-Mauritians NOT Resident in Mauritius (PDF - 115KB)The PDF documents can be downloaded using Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader, download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.