The High Commission issues a letter confirming that a Mauritian driving licence is genuine, so it can be sent to an Australian licensing authority.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of the Republic of Mauritius, 2 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT (the page lists consular hours 8:45-15:15 on working days). It serves Mauritians in Australia and New Zealand. An honorary consulate in Western Australia exists but no services are described for it.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Mauritius.
How to apply
Email a copy of the Mauritian licence and Mauritian passport, plus the email address of the authority that should receive the letter, to the High Commission | ask for the original by post by sending a paid self-addressed envelope
Documents you need
- Copy of the Mauritian driving licence
- Copy of the Mauritian passport
- Email address of the receiving authority
- Paid self-addressed envelope if the original letter is wanted
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: About one week.
Good to know
Information note dated April 2026. No fee stated; email submission to the address given in the note.
Official sources
- mauritius-canberra.govmu.org/Documents/2026/Annex 7 - Information N…
- mauritius-canberra.govmu.org/Pages/Consular Services/Consular-Servi…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Mauritius's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Mauritius in Australia
- Authorisation letter to carry controlled drugs into Mauritius
- Certificate of character
- Civil status certificates (birth, death, marriage, divorce)
- New passport (first application)
- Passport renewal
- Repatriation of mortal remains and ashes
- Resumption of Mauritian citizenship
- Travel document
- Visa application for foreign residents in Australia
- Visa information for Australian and New Zealand passport holders