At a Golden Jubilee event marking the 50th anniversary of Constance Hotels & Resorts, held at Constance Belle Mare Plage, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, announced the launch of a new digital recognition system and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) platform. This new measure aims to improve arrival procedures for tourists and Mauritians traveling abroad.
The importance of tourism for Mauritius
Speaking at the event, The Prime Minister stated that tourism is one of the most effective and rapid drivers of job creation in Mauritius. According to him, this sector represents a major economic opportunity, capable of supporting the rebalancing of the country's economy. Dr. Ramgoolam also took the opportunity to call for greater collaboration between the public and private sectors, a measure that will «take the industry to new heights.».
In an international market that he acknowledged as highly competitive, Ramgoolam noted that Mauritius welcomed 1.4 million tourists in 2025. The country now has ambitions to strengthen its reputation for a high-end visitor experience, based on a strategy combining sustainability, diversity, and authenticity. The new electronic travel authorization and digital recognition system is designed to boost Mauritius' position on the global tourism map, alongside improvements to airport infrastructure, digital connectivity, and the national legal framework.
“As part of ongoing efforts to improve the tourist experience, Dr. Ramgoolam announced the introduction of a digital recognition system and a new electronic travel authorization platform, designed to eliminate queues for tourists and Mauritians traveling abroad.”
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam
An electronic travel authorization
The development of new entry procedures in Mauritius should renew entry and exit formalities for all travelers, thereby reducing waiting times and paperwork for visitors and Mauritian nationals.
However, although the announcement has been made, the details and implementation schedule have not yet been disclosed. Entry protocols to Mauritius remain unchanged for the time being. Currently, the majority of foreign arrivals on the island benefit from visa-free entry for short stays; others must apply for a visa in advance or process it upon arrival.
The digital travel form (Mauritius All-in-One Digital Travel Form) already in force, and must be completed before travel in order to obtain a QR code to present to the authorities upon arrival. Failure to complete it before departure means that a paper landing card must be completed. It is advisable to complete the online process, from the official website safemauritius.govmu.org.
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