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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mauritius citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Mauritius can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Mauritius vs Portugal: passport comparison

Mauritius

96

visa-free countries

Global rank: #66 · mobility 144.2

Portugal

124

visa-free countries

Global rank: #14 · mobility 170.8
84

countries both Mauritius and Portugal can enter visa-free together

Mauritius + Portugal: passport compatibility

68%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Mauritius and Portugal travel together — by entry type:

84 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
64 access differs

Where Mauritius and Portugal can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (84)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho14 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Mozambique30 days#162 Netherlands90 days#10 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Senegal90 days#141 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Thailand60 days#110 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

Where to apply: Portugal has no mission in Mauritius

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Mozambique 2,314 km
Applications accepted in: Beira, Maputo
2
Zimbabwe 2,973 km
Applications accepted in: Harare
3
South Africa 3,639 km
Applications accepted in: Cape Town, Johannesburg

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Mauritius → Portugal

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

8,2%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Mauritius
-6,3 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+2.7 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 5.5%, now 8.2%
722applications filed
664visas issued
59refusals
70,5%of issued visas are multi-entry

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Mauritius — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Mauritius → Portugal

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Mauritius → Portugal rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Mauritius passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Portugal: good to know

Lisbon

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Western European Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+351

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Mauritius goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Portugal

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Mauritius citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of Mauritius can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mauritius citizens stay in Portugal without a visa?
Mauritius passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritius or Portugal?
The Portugal passport is stronger: 124 visa-free countries versus 96. Global rank: Mauritius #66, Portugal #14.
Where can Mauritius and Portugal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 84 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Portugal?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Mauritius and Portugal?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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