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πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ί Mauritius

Capital
Port Louis
Currency
₨ Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Drives on the
Left
Population
~ 1.24 Million

Travel Advisories

Normal Precautions

There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Mauritius.

The most recent advisory was issued 14 days ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦, which recommended Normal Precautions.

Normal Precautions

14 days ago

Issued by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
Increased Caution

3 months ago

Issued by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Exercise increased caution

inΒ 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.

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