Tobacco 🚬

250g of tobacco and tobacco products, such as cigarettes and cigars.

Currency 💵

Currency of more than Rs500,000 must be declared to customs.

Prohibited ⛔

Counterfeit goods.

Obscene goods and publications.

Underwater fishing guns.

Sugarcane cuttings and plants.

Drugs.

The following weapons are prohibited: flick knives, swordsticks, knuckle dusters, and any weapon designed to give the appearance of another article.

Restricted ⚠️

Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for import.

Plants and their derivative products, such as fruit, vegetables, and seeds, require clearance from theMinistry of Agro-Industry & Food Security.

Pets require an Import Permit from theVeterinary Service of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security prior to importation.

Firearms and weapon require an import permit fromThe Mauritius Police Force.

Other rules ℹ️

Personal medication must be accompanied by a prescription issued by a medical practitioner.

Residents 12 years and older may import personal goods valued at up to Rs15,000.

Residents under 12 and non-residents of any age may import personal goods valued at up to Rs7500.

Restricted ⚠️

Animals and their derivative products.

Plants and their derivative products.

Rough diamonds.

Textiles for export to the USA, Canada, and Pakistan.

Dangerous chemicals.

Pharmaceutical products.

Tea products.

Used batteries.

Alcohol.

Goods of National Heritage require prior approval of theNational Heritage Fund Board.

Protected species and products protected under CITES may require a permit for export.

Weapons and ammunition require a permit.