The Indian Ocean island will allow fully vaccinated tourists to stay during the first phase of reopening from 15 July to 30 September. Mauritius is currently on the UK government’s amber list under the traffic light system.
Passengers travelling to Mauritius must take a PCR test between five and seven days before departure. Travellers will also have to take a PCR test on arrival at the airport in Mauritius and on day seven and 14 of their resort holiday.
Holidaymakers will be able to use their resort’s facilities, including the pools and beach, and if they stay more than 14 days and have negative PCR tests they will be able to explore the island’s attractions.
Phase two, from 1 October, will see vaccinated visitors allowed entry without restrictions, as long as they present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Those who have not been vaccinated will have to quarantine for 14 days in their rooms during both phase one and two of the reopening process.
Arvind Bundhun, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: “We have been taking a cautious, phased approach to the reanimation of the tourism sector in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, and today’s news marks a critical milestone on the road to recovery.
“We are looking forward to working with the UK trade to welcome guests back to our beautiful island as soon as is it possible in line with government guidelines.”
The island is also planning to make a list of pre-approved Covid-19 safe resorts available from 20 June at mauritiusnow.com.
