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 to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. With health and safety conditions improving in some countries and potentially deteriorating in others, the Department is returning to country-specific levels of travel advice.
Mauritius – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to COVID-19.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
Mauritius has resumed some transportation options, but travelers are barred from entry unless they hold permanent residence or domicile in Mauritius. Mauritius has resumed business operations including day cares and schools. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Mauritius.
Read the Mauritius Country Information page.
Seychelles – Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
Seychelles has resumed some transportation options, but most travelers are barred from entry unless they hold permanent residence or domicile in Seychelles. Seychelles has resumed business operations including day cares and schools. Other improved conditions have been reported within Seychelles. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Seychelles.
Read the Seychelles Country Information page.
Actions to take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- Reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit the Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website for the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius
- 4th Floor, Rogers House
- John Kennedy Avenue
- +230 202 4400
- U.S. Consular Agency Victoria, Seychelles
- 2nd Floor Oliaji Trade Centre, Victoria
- +248 422 5256
- ConAgencySeychelles@state.go
- State Department – Consular Affairs
- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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