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🇲🇺 Vaccines for Mauritius

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Mauritius

Mauritius requires no specific travel vaccines and is a popular Indian Ocean honeymoon and luxury beach destination, with healthcare infrastructure that's reasonably developed relative to other Indian Ocean island nations. There's no malaria risk. Dengue is endemic and chikungunya occurs periodically — as of 2026 chikungunya has been at outbreak levels, making mosquito bite prevention more relevant than usual. Yellow Fever proof is required if arriving from an endemic country. Most visitors stay at beach resorts around the coast, where standards are generally high. Healthcare in Port Louis and around the main tourist areas is reasonable for most needs.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
⚠️ Active outbreak — May 2026: An active chikungunya outbreak is ongoing in Mauritius. CDC Level 1 notice issued 14 May 2026. No vaccine available — prevent mosquito bites with DEET repellent, cover up during daytime hours.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC

No travel-specific vaccines recommended for most visitors.

Disease risks
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Chikungunya
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
—
None recommended for most visitors

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
KenyaTanzaniaEthiopiaUganda
Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Mauritius?
No vaccines are required for entry unless arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are reasonable general precautions, but Mauritius has good food safety standards, particularly at resorts.
Is there malaria in Mauritius?
No. Mauritius is malaria-free.
Is chikungunya a risk in Mauritius?
Yes, and as of 2026 there has been an active chikungunya outbreak at elevated levels. Chikungunya causes fever and severe joint pain that can persist for weeks or months in some cases. There is no widely available vaccine for most travellers — DEET-based mosquito repellent, particularly during the day, is the main prevention. Check current outbreak status before travel.
Is tap water safe in Mauritius?
Tap water in Mauritius is generally treated and considered safe in main tourist areas and resorts, though bottled water is also widely available and commonly used.