| Passport /Visa: | No visa is needed for citizens of the United Kingdom, colonies of the Commonwealth and the European Community. Please refer to your travel agent for more information. |
| Health: | No vaccination is required for people traveling from non-infected areas. |
| Time Zone: | GMT + 4 hours; EST + 9 hours. Mauritius now has daylight saving Time, from 2008. |
| Climate: | Winter
(May -October): 22/26° C day & 16/20° C night. Summer (November - April): 27/30° C day & 20/24° C night. |
| Language: | Official
language: English. French is widely understood. The language of communication is Creole. |
| Currency: | Mauritius
Rupee (MUR) 1 Rupee = 100 cents GBP 1 = Rs 52 (As at Nov 2009) - No exchange control. |
| Electric Current: | 220/240v. |
| Business Hours: | Weekly
holiday: Sunday. Government: Mon - Fri: 0900 - 1600 Banks: Mon - Fri: 0930 - 1430 Sat: 0930 - 1130 Commerce & Industry: Mon - Fri: 0900 - 1600 Sat: 0900 - 1200 |
| Metric System : | The metric system is in force for weights and measurements. |
| Customs: | Import
of plants and other agricultural products is prohibited. Dogs, cats, and other animals are subject to quarantine Customs allowance: 200 cigarettes, 2L of spirits |
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