Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Mauritius?

The rule

Listed among nationals who must hold a visa before travel (Mauritius AIP GEN 1.3); apply at a Mauritius mission, an Air Mauritius office or the Passport and Immigration Office.

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What "Visa required" means for Bangladeshis

Visa required means Bangladeshis must hold a visa issued by Mauritius before travelling. The application is filed online, the government fee of ₹0 is paid and the passport is returned with the visa. Published decision windows for Mauritius are same day once filed; the visa allows a stay of tourist visa, up to 6 months in a calendar year.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Appointment slots at visa application centres fill up before holidays, so book biometrics first and gather documents around that date. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Mauritius border and during the stay

Mauritius sets a stay of tourist visa, up to 6 months in a calendar year, single, on a visa valid for visa-free up to 90 days. The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Mauritius and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary Bangladesh passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Mauritius destination page. Note for this rule: Listed among nationals who must hold a visa before travel (Mauritius AIP GEN 1.3); apply at a Mauritius mission, an Air Mauritius office or the Passport and Immigration Office. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Mauritius's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-11-05. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Mauritius for Bangladesh passport holders: costs, documents and timing

Indian citizens enter Mauritius visa-free for up to 90 days with a return ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds; the free All-in-One travel form is completed online before arrival.

Indian citizens enter Mauritius visa-free for up to 90 days with a return ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds; the free All-in-One travel form is completed online before arrival.

How much does a Mauritius visa cost? From ₹0 per traveller all-in: ₹0 government fee plus ₹0 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.

How long does a Mauritius visa take? Same day once filed; passport.govmu.org publishes Same day. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a Mauritius visa? A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Mauritius checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a Mauritius visa? About ₹94,620 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹3.55 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Mauritius publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Mauritius visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Mauritius issues an e-visa; it is not a visa on arrival, so apply and receive the approval before you fly.

How long can I stay in Mauritius on this visa? Up to 90 days, single entry, valid Visa-free up to 90 days. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Mauritius? No. Mauritius decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Mauritius visa

Why are Mauritius visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Mauritius list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Mauritius visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Bangladeshis travel without a visa

• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Bhutan: Visa-free

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