Mauritius travel advice
Practical health tips for visitors, expats and students. Enjoy the island with confidence and know who to call if something goes wrong.
Before you arrive & every day on the island
Check routine vaccinations before you fly, pack enough prescription medication for your stay plus a few spare days, and keep allergies noted on your phone and in your wallet.
Mauritius is sunny year-round. New arrivals often underestimate the heat. Pace outdoor activities, drink plenty of fluids and protect your skin from the first day.
- Stick to sealed bottled water when in doubt; coconut water and oral rehydration salts help after long flights or hiking.
- Eat freshly cooked food and wash hands before meals; mild traveller's diarrhoea is common and we can advise by teleconsult.
- Use high-SPF sunscreen, a hat and shade at midday. Heat exhaustion and severe sunburn are among the most frequent holiday complaints.
Insurance, emergencies & pharmacies
Most international travel policies cover medical assistance in Mauritius when arranged through an approved local provider. Share your policy details with us early to avoid upfront payments.
If you feel unwell, call 8911 for urgent medical guidance. For life-threatening situations we coordinate ambulance transfer and hospital admission with your insurer when applicable.
- Save our 24/7 hotline 8911 and WhatsApp contact in your phone before you land.
- Valid e-prescriptions from our doctors are accepted at major pharmacies island-wide.
- We can direct you to the nearest open pharmacy day or night, including after-hours options.
Quick tips before you go out
- Save our 24/7 hotline 8911 and WhatsApp contact in your phone before you land.
- Carry your travel insurance policy number and emergency assistance card.
- Drink bottled or filtered water if you are unsure about local supply.
- Use high-SPF sunscreen, a hat and shade during midday hours.
- Keep a basic kit: plasters, oral rehydration salts, pain relief and any regular prescriptions.
- For chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe bleeding or confusion, call 8911 immediately.
Not feeling well on holiday?
Our licensed doctors are available 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp or on-site visit to your hotel.