Mauritius is preparing to officially introduce a Tourist Tax applicable to international visitors staying in tourist accommodations across the island. This new measure is part of the country’s long-term strategy to support tourism infrastructure, environmental preservation, public services and the continuous improvement of the visitor experience.
As tourism remains one of the most important pillars of the Mauritian economy, the implementation of a tourism-related contribution aims to help maintain the quality, cleanliness, accessibility and sustainability of the island’s tourism sector.
The Tourist Tax may apply to different types of accommodations including hotels, resorts, beachfront villas, guesthouses, serviced apartments, holiday rentals and selected short-term stays operating within the tourism industry.
Travellers visiting Mauritius are therefore encouraged to verify the latest tourism regulations, accommodation conditions and additional charges that may apply during their stay.
This guide has been created to help visitors better understand how the Tourist Tax system may operate, who may be concerned, what travellers should expect and where to obtain official information before travelling to Mauritius.
As officially announced by the Mauritian authorities, a Tourist Fee of €3 per person, per night applies to eligible tourists staying in registered tourist accommodations across Mauritius.
The Tourist Fee applies to visitors aged 12 years and above. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from this tourism-related charge.
The fee is generally applicable to tourist accommodations operating within the tourism sector, including hotels, guesthouses, tourist residences, holiday accommodations and other registered tourism establishments covered by the applicable regulations.
The Tourist Fee is charged for each night spent in the accommodation and may appear separately from the accommodation rate depending on the reservation platform or accommodation provider.
Travellers are encouraged to carefully review their booking summary before confirming a reservation, as the Tourist Fee may either be displayed separately or integrated within the final accommodation charges depending on the establishment’s billing structure.
As tourism regulations may evolve over time, visitors should always consult official government sources or verify directly with their accommodation provider before travelling to Mauritius.
For the most recent and official information regarding the Mauritius Tourist Fee, travellers are encouraged to consult the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and relevant government tourism authorities.
Official Tourist Fee Information:
https://www.mra.mu/index.php/eservices1/tourist-fee
Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA):
https://www.mra.mu
Visitors should always verify the latest regulations, exemptions, collection procedures and applicable tourism requirements before travelling.
Yes. The Tourist Fee applies according to the official regulations established by the Mauritian authorities for eligible tourist accommodations.
The Tourist Fee is currently set at €3 per person, per night for visitors aged 12 years and above staying in applicable tourist accommodations.
No. Children under the age of 12 are generally exempt from the Tourist Fee.
Depending on the accommodation provider or booking platform, the Tourist Fee may either be included within the final reservation price or charged separately during the stay.
Certain short-term tourist accommodations and holiday rentals may also be subject to the Tourist Fee depending on the applicable tourism regulations and registration status of the accommodation.
Visitors are encouraged to consult the official Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) website for the latest Tourist Fee updates and regulations.