Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (February 19, 2023)

Location:  Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 2 for tropical cyclone Freddy, including a Class 3 warning for Rodrigues.   The France Meteorological Service – Reunion has also issued a cyclone yellow pre-alert.  The cyclone is expected to pass Mauritius to the North the afternoon of February 20 and Reunion during …

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Port Louis: Alert: Severe Weather Advisory

Location:  Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a torrential rain warning on January 27, 2023. No person except for those authorized and engaged in essential and emergency services are to venture outside. Water accumulation and flooding are expected across the island.  The France Meteorological Service – Reunion has issued a pre-alert for heavy …

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Alert – Please check your passport validity

Dear U.S. Citizens, Please check your passport validity! The Consul will be in Seychelles from February 6-10 to provide in-person services to U.S. citizens. If you need to apply for passport renewal, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or require a notary service, please send an email to PTLConsular@state.gov requesting services and we will schedule …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Absence of Consular Agent in Victoria, Seychelles starting November 18, 2022.

Location: Seychelles Dear U.S. Citizens, Starting November 18, 2022, a Consular Agent will no longer be present at the United States Consular Agency in Victoria.  The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius, is committed to providing regular and comprehensive consular services in Seychelles.  Embassy personnel will continue to provide in-person services to U.S. citizens in Victoria …

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (October 29, 2022)

Location:  Local news is reporting a planned protest on Saturday, October 29 in downtown Port Louis. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, October 29 around Place d’Armes, near Rogers House around 14:00 U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid Port Louis city due to large crowds and traffic congestion. Actions to Take: Avoid Port …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Countrywide Event:  Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined for travel to the United States from a foreign country.  CDC’s Order requiring proof …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 4 for tropical cyclone EMNATI.  The U.S. Embassy is limited in providing any emergency service during the storm. Stay abreast of the latest bulletin from the Mauritius Meteorological Service by calling the local number 171 (mobile) or 8996 (fixed line) or monitoring …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

(February 19, 2022)  Location:  Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 3 for tropical cyclone EMNATI. The U.S. Embassy is limited in providing any emergency service during the storm. Stay abreast of the latest bulletin from the Mauritius Meteorological Service by calling the local number 171 (mobile) or 8996 (fixed line) …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

February 3, 2022 Location:  Reunion (Fr) Event: France Meteorological Service – Reunion has issued a cyclone red alert for tropical cyclone BATSIRAI. Vigilance is urged throughout Reunion. Remain informed by monitoring the latest bulletins from Meteo-France, communications from the prefecture, and local press. Actions to Take: Consult the  France Meteorological Service – Reunion website (French) for the most up-to-date information. Monitor the …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 4 for tropical cyclone BATSIRAI. The U.S. Embassy is limited in providing any emergency service during the storm. Stay abreast of the latest bulletin from the Mauritius Meteorological Service by calling the local number 171 (mobile) or 8996 (fixed line) or monitoring local …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mauritius and Reunion (Fr) Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 3 for tropical cyclone BATSIRAI. The U.S. Embassy is limited in providing any emergency service during the storm. Stay abreast of the latest bulletin from the Mauritius Meteorological Service by calling the local number 171 (mobile) or 8996 (fixed line) or monitoring …

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Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (Fr) Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their …

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Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (December 3, 2021)  Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (Fr) Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, …

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Travel Advisory Level 3 – Reconsider

Event: The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has adjusted the travel advisory for Mauritius. Mauritius – Level 3:  Reconsider travel due to COVID-19 and related restrictions. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level …

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Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius Event: The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has adjusted the travel advisory for Mauritius. Mauritius – Level 4:  Do not travel due to COVID-19 and related restrictions. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued …

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Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (March 18, 2021) Location:  Mauritius Event: The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has adjusted the travel advisory for Mauritius.  Mauritius – Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (March 10, 2021) Location:  Mauritius Event: The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are …

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Travel Advisory: Covid-19 Testing Required for U.S. Entry

Effective January 26, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers entering the United States from non-U.S. territories to present a negative COVID-19 test result. Passengers will be required to get tested no more than three days before their flight departs and present the negative result or documentation of having recovered …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Seychelles Event: The Seychelles Department of Health has confirmed 612 cases of COVID-19. The government of Seychelles has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged …

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Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (November 25, 2020) Location:  Mauritius and Seychelles Event: The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has adjusted the travel advisories for Mauritius and Seychelles.  Mauritius – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to COVID-19. Read the Department of …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mahe, Seychelles. Event: The Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency are combatting a severe fire at the landfill in Providence, Mahe. Members of the public are advised to avoid Providence and the surrounding areas. Smoke from the fire has reduced air quality in and around Mahe. Actions to Take: Avoid Providence and surrounding areas on Mahe …

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Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (August 12, 2020) Location:  Mauritius and Seychelles Event: The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 344 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 344 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (July 23, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 343 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (July 16, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 343 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 342 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 341 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (June 25, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 341 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (June 4, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 335 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (May 28, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 334 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (May 21, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (May 14, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (May 8, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (May 6, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 334 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

April 27, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 332 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 329 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 328 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

April 21, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 328 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 328 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 17, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 324 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 16, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 324 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 324 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 324 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 13, 2020)

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 324 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

April 10, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event:  The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 314 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 9, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 273 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

April 8, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 268 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 7, 2020) Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 244 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 227 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 169 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

April 1, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 147 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

March 31, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 128 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

March 30. 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 110 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (March 27, 2020)

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 81 cases of COVID-19.   The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (March 26, 2020)

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 81 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

March 26, 2020 Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 48 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 28 cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department)  Event: The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19. The government of Mauritius has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.  …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (March 18, 2020)

Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event: There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritius. The government of Mauritius has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Mauritius …

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COVID-19 – Seychelles

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 05/10/23   The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department) Event:  On March 13, the Regional Public Health Agency of Reunion announced four confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Island of Reunion.  As of March 13, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritius or Seychelles. Local authorities have implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Réunion (France) Event:  There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritius, Seychelles, or Réunion (France), however, the growing number of cases outside of China has resulted in increased screenings and potential 14-day quarantines.  Local authorities may impose additional border restrictions for travelers arriving by air and sea as the global …

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COVID-19 – Reunion Island

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10/17/22 ***Effective June 12, 2022, the CDC no longer order air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.  CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States …

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  05/10/23   The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

 Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, + Reunion  Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions  There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.  The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed.  Actions to Take:         Keep a low profile.   …

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Tropical Storm Calvinia

Tropical Storm Calvinia has changed to a Class 3 and U.S. Embassy Port Louis is closing. Please continue to monitor the weather news and act accordingly. Once the Class 3 warning has been lifted, the Embassy will reopen as scheduled.

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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Cyclone Gelena

U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens Tropical Cyclone Gelena   Date:   February 08, 2019 The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 1 in Mauritius.  At 0400 hours this morning, tropical cyclone GELENA was centered at about 715 km to the north northwest of Mauritius, that is in latitude 14.5 degrees south …

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Closure of Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis informs U.S. citizens that the Embassy will be closed on Monday, December 24 by order of U.S. President Trump. There will be no visa services or routine American Citizens Services available on that day. U.S. citizens with emergences should call 230-5-253-3641 for assistance. We would also like to remind …

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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Cyclone Cilida

Date:  December 21, 2018 The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a warning identifying Cyclone Cilida as a Class 1 storm. The active cloud mass associated with Cilida continues to influence weather over Mauritius. Given the proximity of Cilida and the presence of cyclonic winds near the center, a cyclone warning Class 1 is maintained in Mauritius. You …

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Demonstration Alert: Port Louis, Saturday, June 2, 2018

Location: Port Louis, Mauritius Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in Mauritius that the Collectif Arc-en-Ciel’s Pride Event at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis on Saturday, June 2, 2018 has been authorized by the Mauritian police. The Embassy notes reports in the press and on social media that indicate a potential for counter-demonstrations. Actions …

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Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy (Port Louis, Mauritius)

WEATHER UPDATE:  ‎‎The Government of Mauritius ‎has announced that there is no longer a cyclone warning in force in Mauritius.  The U.S. Embassy will be open and fully operational beginning Friday, January 19.  The Embassy advises U.S. Citizens to continue to exercise caution until the strong winds and heavy rains have subsided. Assistance: U.S. Embassy to Mauritius and Seychelles + (230) …

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