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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic representation in US:
Ambassador: Somduth Soborun
Embassy: 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 441, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 244-1491, 1492
Fax: [1] (202) 966-0983

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Shari Villarosa
Embassy: 4th Floor, Rogers House, John Kennedy Avenue, Port Louis
Mailing address: P.O. Box 544, Port Louis, Mauritius
Telephone: (230) 202 4400
Fax: [230] 208-9534

Mauritian Embassies and Consulates around the World

Australia
2 Beale Crescent, Deakin
Canberra ACT 2600
Tel: (61-6) 281 1203
Fax: (61-6) 282 3235

Belgium
68 Rue des Bollandistes, Etterbeek
1040 Brussels
Tel: (32-2) 733 9988
Fax: (32-2) 734 4021

China
Apt. No. 2-62, San Li Tun Office Building
San Li Tun, Chao Yang District
Beijing 100600
Tel: (86-10) 6532 5695/96/98
Fax: (86-10) 6532 5706

Egypt
No. 5, 26th of July Street, Lebanon Square, Mohandessine
Cairo
Tel: (20-2) 347 0929
Fax: (20-2) 345 2425

Ethiopia
PO Box 200222
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251-1) 61 47 04
Fax: (251-1) 61 47 04

France
127 Rue de Tocqueville
75017 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 47 66 77 17
Fax: (33-1) 40 53 02 91

India
5 Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
Tel: (91-11) 301 1237/1246
Fax: (91-11) 301 9925
Consulate:
Mittal Tower C, Office No. 115, 11th Floor, Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Tel: (91-22) 284 4165
Fax: (91-22) 284 5468

Italy (Consulate)
Via Alfredo Serranti 14
00136 Rome
Tel: (39-6) 3549 7586
Fax: (39-6) 3549 7583

Madagascar
Route Circulaire, Anjahana
BP 6040, Ambanidia
Antananarivo 101
Tel: (261-2) 321 57
Fax: (261-2) 219 39

Malaysia
Letter Box 122, Suite ABC, 14th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya
Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (60-3) 241 1870
Fax: (60-3) 241 5115

Pakistan
House No. 27, Street No. 26, Sector F-6/2
PO Box 1084
Islamabad
Tel: (92-51) 824 658
Fax: (92-51) 824 656

South Africa
1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield 0083
Pretoria
Tel: (27-11) 342 1283/4
Fax: (27-11) 342 1286

United Kingdom
32/33 Elvaston Place
London SW7 5NW
Tel: (44-171) 581-0294/5/6/7
Fax: (44-171) 823-8437

United Nations
211 East 43rd Street, #1502
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 949-0190/91
Fax: (212) 697-3829
Geneva:
Immeuble 7-9, Chemin Louis Dunant
1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (41-22) 734 8550
Fax: (41-22) 734 8630

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Mauritius

U.S. Embassy Web Site in Mauritius
Embassy of Mauritius in Washington DC


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-MAURITIUS RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. In the years following independence, Mauritius became one of Africa's most stable and developed economies, as a result of its multi-party democracy and free market orientation. Relations between the United States and Mauritius are cordial, and we collaborate closely on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Mauritius is a leading beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and a U.S. partner in combating maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean.

U.S. Assistance to Mauritius

U.S. foreign assistance to Mauritius focuses on strengthening the Government of Mauritius coastal and maritime security capabilities. The United States provides training to Mauritian security officers in such fields as counterterrorism methods, forensics, seamanship, and maritime law enforcement.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Mauritius is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Mauritius include machinery, jewelry, plastic, agricultural products, and optical/medical instruments. U.S. imports from Mauritius include apparel, diamonds, tuna, and primates. More than 200 U.S. companies are represented in Mauritius. About 25 have offices in Mauritius, serving the domestic and/or the regional market, mainly in the information technology, textile, fast food, express courier, and financial services sectors. U.S. brands are sold widely. Several U.S. franchises have been operating for a number of years in Mauritius. The United States and Mauritius have signed a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement. The United States also has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Mauritius is a member.

Mauritius Membership in International Organizations

Mauritius and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius is Shari Villarosa; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Mauritius maintains an embassy in the United States at 1709 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (tel. 202-244-1491).

More information about Mauritius is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Mauritius Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Mauritius Page
U.S. Embassy: Mauritius
History of U.S. Relations With Mauritius
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Library of Congress Country Studies
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Mauritius check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (MUR) Mauritius rupee
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 230, City Code, Government Centre 201+4D, Port Louis 202+4D, Triolet 204+4D



Climate: Warm coastal climate (particularly January to April), with relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, although they are generally slightly lower inland, with more rain on the plateau around Curepipe. Cyclones may occur between November and February. Sea breezes blow all year, especially on the east coast.

Clothing: Tropical lightweights, with warmer wear for evenings and winter months (July-September). Rainwear advisable all year round. In the summer months sun-care products and a hat are advisable.

Food & Drink: Waiter service is normal in restaurants and bars. Standards of cuisine, whether French, Creole, Indian, Chinese or English, are generally very high but fruit, meat, vegetables and even fresh seafood are often in short supply and restaurants must usually depend on imports. Specialities include venison (in season), camarons (freshwater prawns) in hot sauces, octopus, creole fish, fresh pineapple with chilli sauce, and rice with curry.
Rum and beer are staple beverages for Mauritians but there is good imported wine, mineral water, alouda (almond drink) and fresh coconut milk.

Shopping: The Central Market in Port Louis is full of beautifully displayed goods, including fruit, vegetables, spices, fish, meat and handicrafts. Island crafts include jewellery, Chinese and Indian jade, silks, basketry and pottery. Shopping centres are located at Quatre Bornes and Rose Hill. There is no duty payable on a number of products, including textiles. Shop signs may be in English, French or Chinese. Beside the Museum in Mahébourg, on the south east coast of the island, is a handicraft village. Shopping hours: Port Louis: Mon-Fri 1000-1700, Sat 1000-1200. Curepipe, Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes: Mon-Wed; Fri and Sat 1000-1730, Thurs-Sun 1000-1200.

Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MRs) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of MRs2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25. Coins are in denominations of MRs10, 5 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, and 5 cents.

Credit & debit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express are widely accepted. Check with your credit, or debit, card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Travellers cheques: May be exchanged at banks, hotels and authorised dealers.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco....200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco

Liquor.....1 bottle

Perfume....250ml of eau de toilette

Gifts......No duty free allowance

Cameras....No restrictions

Currency...Import up to MAR 700 /export up to MAR 350

Agriculture items/currency/gifts...Refer to Consulate

Restricted items: vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants and seeds must be declared, as must firearms and ammunition. Sugar cane may not be brought into the country.



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