Mauritius is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra and an honorary consul.
Offices of Mauritius in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
Honorary consuls of Mauritius
Honorary consuls are appointed by Mauritius to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of Mauritius for people in Australia
Mauritius's official channels list 11 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Resumption of Mauritian citizenshipFormer Mauritian citizens who also hold another nationality and lost Mauritian citizenship (those who turned 21 between 12 March 1968 and 1 October 1995) can apply to resume it under section 15(2).
- Civil status certificates (birth, death, marriage, divorce)Birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates from Mauritius's Civil Status Division can be generated online or requested by email, with a named contact in Mauritius collecting the paper certificate.
- Driving licence verification letterThe High Commission issues a letter confirming that a Mauritian driving licence is genuine, so it can be sent to an Australian licensing authority.
- New passport (first application)Mauritian citizens in Australia who need a new passport (for example a first passport or replacement after loss) apply to the High Commission with form PF136.
- Passport renewalMauritian citizens in Australia renew an expired or full passport at the High Commission using form PF136A.
- Authorisation letter to carry controlled drugs into MauritiusTravellers taking controlled prescription medicines to Mauritius can get an authorisation letter from the High Commission to show at the border.
- Certificate of characterCertificates of character for Mauritian records are now requested only online through the national MAUPASS portal; the High Commission's note explains this to people abroad.
- Repatriation of mortal remains and ashesMoving human remains or ashes to Mauritius needs a landing permit from the Ministry of Health and Wellness; the High Commission collects the documents and passes on the permit once issued.
- Travel documentA single-journey emergency document to travel to Mauritius for citizens whose passport has expired or been lost.
- Visa application for foreign residents in AustraliaForeign nationals living in Australia who need a Mauritius tourist visa lodge an application with the High Commission, which checks it and forwards it to Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office for the decision.
- Visa information for Australian and New Zealand passport holdersAustralian and New Zealand passport holders do not need to apply for a Mauritius visa in advance; a free visa is granted on arrival if entry conditions are met.
Before you contact Mauritius's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
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