Mauritian passport holders need a visa for Turkey — but it is the straightforward online e-Visa, with no supporting documents required, and it lets you come and go for a month. Here is how it works.
Turkey is an easy long-haul pivot for Mauritian travellers — the mosques and bazaars of Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the Aegean coast and the white terraces of Pamukkale all fit comfortably into a single trip. Before booking, the question is always the same: do Mauritians need a visa for Turkey, and is the e-Visa enough? The short answer is yes, you need a visa, and the e-Visa is open to you with no supporting-document condition attached.
This guide explains, in plain language, whether Mauritian citizens qualify for the Turkey e-Visa, how long you may stay, how the one-month e-Visa compares with the three-month sticker visa, where the fee is shown and what happens when you land. It is written for ordinary (tourist) passport holders travelling for tourism or short business.
Because the rules and fees are set by the Turkish government and can change, treat everything below as guidance and confirm the current requirements on the official portal before you apply or travel.
⚠ Visa rules can change — always confirm current requirements on the official Republic of Türkiye e-Visa site (evisa.gov.tr) before travel. Fees and conditions below are approximate guidance, not a guarantee.
Yes. Mauritian passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey, including for tourism — Turkey is not visa-free for Mauritian nationals. You have two routes. Most travellers use the online e-Visa, which is issued for one month with multiple entries. The alternative is a sticker visa from a Turkish mission, issued for three months with multiple entries — the better choice if a month is not enough.
The Turkey e-Visa is available to Mauritian ordinary passport holders without the supporting-document condition that applies to some other nationalities: you do not need to hold a visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the United States, the United Kingdom or Ireland to qualify. You apply on your Mauritian passport alone. The e-Visa is issued for tourism and short business trips only — other purposes, such as work or study, go through a Turkish mission. Passport-validity requirements are set by the portal and shown to you when you apply, so check them there rather than assuming.
Apply only through the official Republic of Türkiye portal at evisa.gov.tr. Select Mauritius as your country, enter your passport and travel details, pay the fee online by card, and receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF. There is no supporting visa or residence permit to upload, so the form is short. Print the e-Visa or keep it on your phone to show at check-in and immigration. Avoid third-party "visa" websites that charge inflated service fees — the government site is the only official source.
For Mauritian citizens the e-Visa is typically issued as a one-month multiple-entry permit, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. The fee is not published as a single flat figure — it is set by nationality and shown to you only in the application flow, so check the amount on the official site before paying, and treat any number quoted elsewhere as unreliable. If you need longer, a Turkish mission can issue a three-month multiple-entry sticker visa instead. Always check the validity printed on your own approved e-Visa.
The e-Visa is usually approved quickly, often within minutes to a few hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24–48 hours. Apply at least a few days before you fly so an unexpected delay does not affect your plans — the flight from Mauritius is long and normally booked well ahead, so there is rarely a reason to leave the visa until the last week. A sticker visa from a mission takes longer, so start earlier if that is your route.
For the Mauritian e-Visa you will generally need very little: your passport, a payment card and basic travel details. There is no supporting visa or residence permit to produce. Immigration may still ask to see a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay, so keep your hotel booking and itinerary handy — that part is routine for any arrival, whatever your nationality.
On arrival in Turkey, present your passport with your approved e-Visa, printed or on your phone. Officers may ask about your hotel, length of stay and return flight. With your documents in order, clearance is usually quick. Note your entry date: the e-Visa is issued for one month and permits up to 30 days of stay, and because it allows multiple entries, separate trips draw on the same allowance.
The only official place to apply is the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Go to evisa.gov.tr →Yes. Mauritian passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Most apply online for the e-Visa, which carries no supporting-document condition for Mauritian nationals and is issued for one month with multiple entries. A three-month multiple-entry sticker visa is available from Turkish missions if you need longer. Confirm the latest rules on evisa.gov.tr before you travel.
Yes, and with no conditions attached. Unlike some nationalities, Mauritian ordinary passport holders do not need to hold a visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the USA, the UK or Ireland to qualify. You apply on your Mauritian passport alone at evisa.gov.tr.
There is no single published figure — the fee is set by nationality and shown only in the application flow on evisa.gov.tr. Treat any amount quoted on a third-party page as approximate at best, and confirm the figure on the official portal before paying.
The e-Visa for Mauritian nationals is typically a one-month multiple-entry permit allowing a stay of up to 30 days. Always check the validity and permitted stay printed on your own approved e-Visa.
Not on the e-Visa, which is issued for one month and permits up to 30 days of stay. For a longer trip, Turkish missions issue a three-month multiple-entry sticker visa — that is arranged through a mission rather than through the portal, so allow more time.
Do not rely on one. The e-Visa is the route to arrange before you fly, and having the PDF in hand means you walk straight to passport control. Check your own status on evisa.gov.tr rather than assuming at the airport.
Only evisa.gov.tr, the Republic of Türkiye government portal, is official. Many third-party sites look similar but charge much higher fees. Apply directly on the official site.
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