Practical Information

Currency

The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs). Latest exchange rate shows one United Kingdom pound is worth approximately 62.82 Mauritian Rupees.

Credit cards

Credit cards are widely accepted by banks, hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.

Driving

Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and gives way to the right. Driving licence issued by a competent foreign authority is accepted.

Health

No vaccinations are required for travelers staying for less than a month. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers over 1 year old, arriving from infected areas.

Free public medical facilities are available. Private clinics charge a fee for medical services.

Emergency

Police (ambulance): 999, Police: 208-7018/20

Fire: 995

Electricity

220 volts AC 50Hz

Time & Communication

Four hours ahead of GMT. Mauritius has direct dialing facilities to most parts of the world. Fax and internet services are available. Satellite TV and local TV & radio are available in most hotels.

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