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Do Mauritians need a visa for Japan?

No. Mauritians do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Mauritius is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.

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90days visa-free

No visa for short stays

The rule for Mauritian passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Mauritius.

Short-stay visa
Not needed
Visa-free stay
90 days
Japanese missions
1
Visa for a short stay
Not required
Longest stay granted
90 days
Passport
Valid ordinary passport
What a short stay covers
Tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives. No paid work.
Group on the ministry's list
Africa
List last revised
1 September 2025
The official wording
MOFA: visa exemption listThe period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)
MOFA(A stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities)VISA
Embassy of Japan in MauritiusMauritian nationals are not required to obtain visa for short-term stay up to 90 days for tourism, business, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.Visa

Other passports from Africa

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Africa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
PassportShort-stay visaVisa-free stay
EgyptNeededNo visa-free stay
KenyaNeededNo visa-free stay
LesothoNot needed90 days
MauritiusNot needed90 days
NigeriaNeededNo visa-free stay
South AfricaNeededNo visa-free stay

Passport conditions

A valid passport is the starting point for every traveller.

You must hold a valid passport to enter Japan (Immigration Control Act, Article 3).

The foreign ministry's list attaches no extra passport condition to Mauritius.

Working, studying or staying longer

Visa-free entry covers short stays only.

Paid work is outside a short stay. To work for pay, or to stay more than 90 days, you need a visa. The foreign ministry says to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency first, in principle.

At the airport in Japan

The same steps apply to every foreign visitor.

On arrival you complete the Disembarkation Card for Foreigner (online through Visit Japan Web, or on paper), give your fingerprints and a facial photograph, and an immigration officer decides whether you can land.

JESTA, Japan's travel authorisation

Not yet. JESTA is the electronic travel authorisation Japan is creating for visa-exempt visitors. The Immigration Services Agency gives its start only as a date set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.

Living in Mauritius with another passport

Visa applications go by where you live, not only by nationality.

You can apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your own country or in the country where you live. You cannot apply while travelling in a third country.

The foreign ministry's eVISA list does not include residents of Mauritius, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.

What the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius says

Embassy of Japan in MauritiusConsular service is available by appointment only. No walk-ins are accepted. … Please contact us for scheduling an appointment through the following telephone number or E-mail address in advanceVisa
Embassy of Japan in MauritiusIt takes at least 5 working days to process a visa application after the submission at the Embassy, provided the submitted documents are satisfactory. … Please note that no expedited service available. … In such cases issuance of a visa may take more than a month.Visa
Embassy of Japan in MauritiusVisa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.Visa

Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius

Visa fees published by the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius (checked 5 October 2026)
VisaWhoFee
Single entryGeneral4,620 MUR Source
Single entryIndian passport holders260 MUR Source
Multiple entryGeneral9,230 MUR Source
Multiple entryIndian passport holders260 MUR Source

Japanese embassy for Mauritius

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Mauritius. The rules on this page can change, so confirm with the mission before you book.

This page is compiled from the official pages below and was last checked on 5 October 2026. It is not legal advice. The embassy or consulate has the final word on your case.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritians need a visa for Japan?

No. Mauritians do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Mauritius is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.

How long can Mauritians stay in Japan without a visa?

Up to 90 days. That is the period of stay the foreign ministry lists for Mauritius on its visa exemption list, revised 1 September 2025.

Can Mauritians work in Japan on a visa-free stay?

No. A short stay does not include paid work. The Immigration Services Agency says Temporary Visitors cannot work in Japan in principle, apart from short business trips.

Do Mauritians need JESTA to enter Japan?

Not yet. The law creating JESTA passed on 29 May 2026. It starts on a date to be set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.

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