🇲🇺 Mauritius passport 🇧🇷 Brazil
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for Brazil
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Mauritius passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for Brazil
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Recommended
- Proof of funds RecommendedUSD 100 equivalent per day or USD 2,000 total
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RecommendedRequired for Amazon region; certificate needed if entering from endemic country
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Many nationalities receive 90-day visa-free entry
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries
- Be vigilant about petty theft in major cities like Rio and São Paulo
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Brazil's own government before you travel:
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About Brazil
Amazon jungle, carnival energy, and beaches that stretch to the horizon
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- BRT (UTC-3)
- Best time to visit
- June – September (south), December – March (Amazon)
Common questions
Do Mauritius citizens need a visa to visit Brazil?
Yes — Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Mauritius passport holders stay in Brazil?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Brazil's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Brazil visa cost for Mauritius citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Brazil's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Brazil?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Brazil give visas to Mauritius citizens?
Yes — Brazil issues visas to Mauritius citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Mauritius citizens find official Brazil visa information?
On Brazil's official site: https://www.gov.br/mre/en/consular-services/visas