U.S. Raises Mauritius Travel Advisory to Level 2
The U.S. Department of State raised the Mauritius travel advisory to Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' and added a 'crime' risk indicator. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.
Impact and considerations
The advisory upgrade signals a change in Mauritius' safety assessment, and corporate travel policies and insurance arrangements may need review; the new crime indicator means travellers should be more vigilant in tourist areas and around ATMs.
Key points
- Mauritius was raised to Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' with a new 'crime' risk indicator.
- Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts.
- Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs.
- Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 8 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:16
- Last updated
- 8 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Mauritius - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 8 Dec 2025, 08:00