Yes, Mauritian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Mauritius is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Mauritian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the online e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers which passport to use if you also hold British or French citizenship, flights via Asia, timing around Chinese New Year and Tet, costs and where to get help.
Vietnam visa for Mauritian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on a Mauritian passport: yes.
- British or French passport: up to 45 days visa-free.
- Best option otherwise: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Port Louis.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Mauritius from Maputo, Mozambique; Mauritius has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Mauritian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 1,988 arrivals from Mauritius in 2019, a large number for a country of about 1.3 million people. The number fell to 14 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 385 in 2022. In January 2023, 85 Mauritians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Mauritian citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| British or French passport (dual citizens) | Up to 45 days | Free | Short trips |
| E-visa on your Mauritian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Everyone else, and longer trips |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
- Mauritian and British or French: Mauritius allows dual citizenship, and both the UK and France are on Vietnam’s 45-day list. Enter on that passport, then use the same one for check-in, entry and exit.
- Mauritian and Indian, South African or Australian: no help here, because those countries also need a visa.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use the Mauritian passport with a 90-day e-visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Mauritian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Write your name exactly as in the passport. If it has French accents, such as é or è, and the form refuses them, copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose single or multiple entry and your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply: Chinese New Year, Tet and other holidays
Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Mauritius all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 3 pm on a Friday in Port Louis, it is already 6 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Chinese New Year and Tet: Sino-Mauritian families celebrate the Spring Festival on the same day as Vietnam’s Tet, which starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So for a holiday at that time, apply in January.
- December and the school holidays: the busiest travel periods. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Dubai.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Mauritian citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, your bank may add a conversion fee on top of the rupee amount. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Mauritius. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Port Louis. Instead, the ambassador in Maputo, Mozambique, has been accredited to Mauritius. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Mauritius in Vietnam. Mauritius has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Port Louis. In addition, it is wise to keep a scan of your passport and travel insurance details on your phone.
Worked examples
- Couple from Port Louis, 12 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in December: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Singapore.
- Sino-Mauritian family visiting Vietnam over Chinese New Year: e-visas applied in early January to stay clear of the Tet pause.
- Mauritian-French dual citizen, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the French passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Mauritian citizens
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Mauritius is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Mauritius?
No. Vietnam covers Mauritius from its embassy in Maputo, Mozambique. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online instead.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Nhan Dan (March 2019). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
