Safety and emergencies

Crime

• The country is generally safe (normal vigilance), but violent, random assaults have been rising since 2025. Avoid deserted beaches and parks at night, leave valuables in a safe, choose secure accommodation (burglaries are common) and do not resist if attacked.

  Verified fact·Verified on 10/2/26High confidence

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, safety

Sea, climate and natural hazards

• Cyclone season runs from November to April (May according to Canada): follow the Mauritius Meteorological Services and the official warning system, and keep water, batteries, a radio and food at hand.

  Verified fact·Verified on 10/2/26High confidence

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, safetyGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Mauritius

• Strong currents and regular drownings: respect swimming bans. Water-sports touts on beaches often lack insurance and safety standards; make sure your insurance covers these activities.

  Verified fact·Verified on 10/2/26High confidence

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, safety

• Emergency numbers

  Police 999 or 112, ambulance 114, fire 115.

  999112114115

  GOV.UK (FCDO), Mauritius travel advice: getting helpFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026

• Police (headquarters)

  Police, Port Louis.

  Line Barracks, Brabant Street, Port Louis+230 208 12 12

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026

• National Coast Guard

  Sea emergencies.

  +230 208 83 17

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026

• Embassy of France in Mauritius

  Passport: France

  French embassy, also covering Seychelles.

  4e étage, immeuble The Workplace, La Promenade, Telfair, Moka+33 3 59 39 71 85

  France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritius, entry and residence· Oct 2, 2026