UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Mauritius safe? 🇲🇺
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As of July 2026, Mauritius scores 82/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Mauritius destinations assessed, Grand Baie scores highest (84/100), while Port Louis scores lowest (80/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Mauritius: exercise normal security precautions.
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Mauritius destinations by safety score
#1🇲🇺Grand BaieSafe · updated 29 July 202684#2🇲🇺Flic en FlacSafe · updated 29 July 202683#3🇲🇺Port LouisSafe · updated 28 July 202680
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mauritius safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 2.3 / 100k | 84 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 9.7 / 100k | 67 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Mauritius safety FAQ
Is Mauritius safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Mauritius averages 82/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mauritius?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Grand Baie currently scores highest at 84/100 (Safe). Port Louis scores lowest at 80/100.
Where does this Mauritius safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.