Bringing a dog or cat to Mauritius in 2026 falls into the strict category for international pet travel. Mauritius is in Africa. Pets entering Mauritius face quarantine on arrival (typically 30 days). A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 180-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Mauritius requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering Mauritius. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Mauritius has strict pet import requirements as a rabies-free island. Import permit from Division of Veterinary Services required well in advance. FAVN rabies titer test required with minimum 0.5 IU/ml and a 180-day waiting period. Mandatory quarantine of up to 30 days. Only pets from approved countries accepted. Several breeds are banned. Pets arrive via Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Mauritius veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: MU.