U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Mauritius due to crime. Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity.
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Is Mauritius safe? 🇲🇺
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Mauritius scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Mauritius Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Mauritius destinations assessed, Flic en Flac scores highest (87/100), while Port Louis scores lowest (72/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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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🇲🇺Flic en FlacVery Safe · updated 13 October 202687#2🇲🇺Grand BaieVery Safe · updated 19 October 202685#3🇲🇺Port LouisSafe · updated 13 October 202672
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mauritius safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 85 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 2.3 / 100k | 84 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| 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?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Mauritius Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Mauritius averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mauritius?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Flic en Flac currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Port Louis scores lowest at 72/100.
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.