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Travel Ban Lifted

As of Friday 7 January 2022, the Covid-19 travel ban imposed by the Republic of Mauritius on the Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia will be lifted and commercial passenger flights from these countries to Mauritius can resume. 

Travellers are requested to get in touch with airlines and tour operators to confirm availability of flights, as well as the necessary Covid-19 protocols to follow. Full details of Covid-19 entry requirements and safety protocols are online: www.mauritiusnow.com

“We are very pleased that South Africans can once again travel to Mauritius. The Covid-19 has placed significant pressure on all nations to do the right thing and we thank South Africans and the South African travel industry for their patience in this regard,” says Arvind Bundhun, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).

The Mauritian health authorities are continuing to implement a wide-ranging COVID-19 response and are presently prioritising the rollout of booster doses for those who are already double vaccinated. The vaccination of 15 to 18-year-old is also well underway.

The health authorities remain confident in their ability to manage the recent increase in infection rates and will continue to follow world-leading scientific advice in this regard. 

“Sanitary protocols throughout the Mauritius hospitality industry remain at the very highest standards, ensuring that the local community and international guests are afforded maximum protection from the virus. Visitors can book holidays to Mauritius with a high degree of confidence that their trips will be enjoyable, safe, and secure,” says Arvind.

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Travel Advisory July 31, 2023

Mauritius - level 1: exercise normal precautions.

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Exercise normal precautions in Mauritius.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mauritius.

 If you decide to travel to Mauritius: 

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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• Review the Country Security Report for Mauritius.
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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Requirements for Entry:

• Valid passport with at least one blank page
• Evidence of onward/return travel
• Proof of sufficient funds

No visa is required. On arrival, your passport will be stamped allowing entry to the country for 60 days. 

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius website or the nearest Mauritius Embassy or Consulate for further information. 

Customs: 

It is prohibited to bring into Mauritius:

• Drugs, including cannabis and cannabis oil, and drug paraphernalia
• Spear fishing equipment
• Plants and fruits
• Pepper spray, mace, and similar substances

There is a minimum one-month mandatory quarantine for domesticated animals, depending on the country of origin. 

Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius  for specific information regarding customs requirements. 

Visitors with HIV/AIDS seeking residency or work permits face restrictions. Please verify this information with the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius before you travel.

Passport and Immigration Office of Mauritius is recommending that any person entering Mauritius/Rodrigues by an international flight/ship should fill in the online " Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form " at most 72 hours prior to undertaking the travel to Mauritius.

The "Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form" is available here .

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites. 

Special Note:  Overseas departments and territories of France (e.g., French Reunion) are not included in the Schengen Agreement. See the Embassy of France  website for further information. 

Safety and Security

Precautions:

• Keep valuables locked in a hotel room safe.
• Be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
• Avoid demonstrations. Even events intended to be peaceful can turn violent.
• Maintain caution at public gatherings and areas frequented by foreigners.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities, monitor local media, and  the Embassy’s Facebook  page and  Website .

Crime: Most criminal activity directed against foreigners is non-violent. Non-violent crimes of opportunity, such as pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts, occur in crowded outdoor shopping areas, including areas that cater to the robust tourist industry, and have occurred near ATMs. Tourists should be alert for petty scams by street vendors and inflated “tourist prices” in markets. Women walking by themselves may be at greater risk for verbal harassment and criminal targeting. Individual violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) are known to occur.

See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information on scams. 

Victims of Crime:

U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault should first contact the police, followed by the hospital and/or the U.S. Embassy.

Report crimes to the local police by dialing 999 and contact the U.S. Embassy at +230-202-4400. After hours life and death emergencies: +(230) 202-4400, press one (1) after the automated greeting.

Tourist Police telephone: +230-212-7979. 

Local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime. 

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

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• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• replace a stolen or lost passport 

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced.  Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities.  In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available on the main island of Mauritius.  Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. Visitors to Rodrigues or other islands may require evacuation to the main island of Mauritius for urgent care.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance.  See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. 

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Convictions for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs result in prison sentences up to 35 years and heavy fines. 

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad   and the  Department of Justice  website. 

Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information. 

Beach wear: Nudism is not permitted. Topless sunbathing is acceptable on certain beaches.

Phone Service: Cellular phones are widely used on the main islands, though there are coverage gaps in some remote areas. Local SIM cards can be purchased to use with a compatible cell phone. 

Currency: The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the official currency. U.S. dollars and euros are also accepted at major tourist hotels or shops. ATMs are available at the international airport and around the major tourist destinations, and malls, but only dispense Mauritian Rupees. Credit cards, such as Visa and MasterCard, are accepted in all resorts and generally in urban areas and locations commonly visited by tourists.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See our following webpages for details: 

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
• Human Rights Report – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Travelers: While the law does not specifically criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals may face societal discrimination, harassment, and abuse by families, neighbors, and police. Sodomy is a criminal offense among both same-sex and heterosexual couples, with penalties up to five years’ imprisonment. 

See our  LGBTI Travel Information  page and section six of our  Human Rights report  for further details. 

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Access to transportation, lodging, and public buildings is limited. There are few sidewalks and most buildings lack functioning elevators. 

Students: See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips . 

Women Travelers:  See our tips for  Women Travelers . 

We do not pay medical bills . Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas. All care providers expect payment in Mauritian Rupees.

Consult the CDC website for Mauritius prior to travel. 

Medical attention is adequate at major hospitals and private clinics. Emergency ambulance service is available, but of variable quality and speed. 

Recommendations:

• Carry prescription medication in original packaging.
• Verify with the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius  that your medications are legal before traveling. Drugs such as tranquillizers, hypnotics, narcotics and strong pain killers require prior authorization. 
• Check details with the Mauritius Ministry of Health   

Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

The following diseases are prevalent:

• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid 

Please note that passengers may be quarantined during seasonal plague outbreaks IF travelling from plague-infected countries.

HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS prevalence is increasing among the population, especially tied to intravenous drug use.

Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Yellow fever  vaccination is required for entry if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

See the list of Health Care Providers  on the Embassy Port Louis web page. 

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Most roads are narrow and uneven, lack guardrails, and are bordered by deep ditches. Night driving is hazardous, particularly on country roads, due to inadequate street lighting, narrow roads, and cyclists riding without lights.

Traffic Laws: A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. For more information, contact the Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch at +230-211-8434, +230-208-6077 or via email at [email protected] . Drive on the left side of the road. Drivers and all passengers must wear seat belts. Drivers and passengers on motorcycles are required to wear helmets. Babies and toddlers must be placed in child seats. It is illegal to use your phone and drive. Mauritian authorities implemented a zero tolerance drinking and driving law in 2018; anyone planning to drink while out should make alternate arrangements.

Accidents: When no injury has occurred, motorists may exchange information and report details to the authorities. Foreigners should remain at the scene and request the assistance of local law enforcement.

Public Transportation:

Buses: Public and private buses run between main towns between 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and in

remote areas until 6:00 p.m.

Taxis: Book taxis in advance if traveling at night. Uber is not available in Mauritius.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. 

Aviation Safety Oversight: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Mauritius, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Mauritius’ Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page .     

Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to Mauritius should check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Security Communications with Industry webpage. Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard Homeport website  and as a broadcast warning on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s website .

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• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in  Mauritius . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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1. Is it possible to travel to Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion Islands?

Updated 02 January 2023

Travel to Mauritius in 2023: What do you need to know?

If you are planning a trip to Mauritius in 2023, below are the key entry requirements that you need to know.

• Travellers no longer have to test for COVID-19 or self-isolate while travelling to Mauritius and Rodrigues.
• Mauritius is open to everyone, both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.
• No COVID-19 testing is needed before flying to Mauritius.
• No testing is needed on arrival.
• Unvaccinated travellers no longer need to self-isolate on arrival.
• You do not need to wear a face mask during your holiday.
• There are no restrictions on the number of people travelling together.
• Prior to travel, it is recommended that all travellers fill out the  Mauritius All in One Travel Form

Updated October 2022

Travel to Mauritius is now possible.

Since the 1st of October, fully vaccinated travellers can travel to Mauritius and explore the island without any restrictions.

What documents do you need to travel to Mauritius?

To enter Mauritius,  all travellers must present a negative PCR test  taken within 72 hours before departure.

It is mandatory to arrange for a  COVID-19 insurance health cover  (Mauritian citizens, resident permit holders and occupational permit holders are exempted from this requirement)

All travellers must fill out the  health forms  before or during their flight to Mauritius. These include the  passenger locator form  and the  health self-declaration form . You will need to hand these completed forms to immigration and health officials on arrival at Mauritius airport.

For travellers staying in hotels

If you plan to stay in a hotel during your holidays in Mauritius, the following procedure will apply to you:

A  mandatory antigen test is required on arrival at your hotel  (day 0) and again on day 5 of your stay. These will be chargeable subject to your hotel policy. You can explore the island after you receive a negative result from your antigen test on day 0.

For travellers staying in other types of accommodations.

For travellers who plan to stay in alternative accommodation such as eco-lodges, B&B´s and Guesthouses, the following applies to you:

You will be required to take a  free PCR test on arrival at the airport  (day 0). Should the test be negative, you will be able to explore the island freely. You will be required to do a self-administered antigen test on day 5 of your holiday.

Feel free to reach out to our team should you need assistance to plan your holidays to Mauritius island. We will be happy to help.

For inspiration on what kind of trip you could do to discover Mauritius, visit our  Mauritius Destination page

Updated 1 4th  June 2021 / 09h30 GMT+4

Mauritius will re-open its borders to international travel on 15 th July 2021 .

The re-opening of the island will be done in a phased approach. The first phase will run from 15 th  July to 30 th September 2021, and the second phase will begin as from 1 st October 2021.

  The Phases of Reopening

• The First Phase

At this stage, fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enjoy their holidays at a certified covid-19 safe accommodation. They will stay for 14 consecutive days within their chosen accommodation premises where they will have access to all the facilities provided.

A list of pre-approved COVID-19 safe accomodation will be available from 20 th June 2021.

Visitors staying for over 14 days and presenting negative PCR tests, will be free to leave the premises and discover the rest of Mauritius.

• Second Phase

As from the 1 st October 2021, fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter and explore Mauritius without any restrictions. However, they must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure.

The Quarantine and Health Protocols

Arriving passengers of all ages (including children under 18) should possess the following documents before boarding:

• A certificate of negative COVID-19 PCR test administered between 5-7 days before the date of the last embarkation
• Proof of purchase of a stay package at a certified covid-19 safe accommodation
• A valid air ticket to Mauritius

For Residents of Mauritius

Unvaccinated citizens will be allowed entry in Mauritius but they will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day in-room quarantine at a designated accommodation.

Updated 24th May 2021 / 09h 3 0 GMT+4

  International Flights

The Government of Mauritius has extended travel restrictions for inbound flights until  30th June 2021 . Exceptional flights to Mauritius will still be programmed.

For more information about the availability of these flights, passengers are advised to get in touch with their respective airlines.

Outbound flights are still operating. Departing passengers having a valid air ticket are allowed to board the authorised flights.

Travellers are encouraged to enquire with their respective airlines about the latest flight information.

Commercial flights to Rodrigues from Mauritius will be suspended until 30th June 2021 .

No passengers will be allowed entry in Rodrigues except for those who have been authorised. Such passengers must present a negative covid-19 PCR test before the date of embarkation. They will also be subjected to a 14-day and 7-day in-room quarantine in Mauritius and Rodrigues respectively.

Updated 16 th April 2021 / 15h00 GMT+4

International Flights

The Government of Mauritius has extended the travel restrictions with no incoming flights allowed until the 31st May 2021. Exceptional flights to Mauritius will be scheduled, and passengers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to board those exceptional flights. The mandatory 14-day in-room quarantine still applies to all incoming travellers to Mauritius.

Exceptional Flights to Mauritius

Travellers are encouraged to reach out to their respective airlines to enquire about the latest information regarding what exceptional flights would operate towards Mauritius and their availabilities.  

The Government will be easing entry restrictions and quarantine requirements in Mauritius from the end of June 2021.  

Vaccination

To date, 17% of the population have already received their first dose of the vaccine. Visitors coming to Mauritius under the Premium Visa scheme are also eligible for the free vaccination programme

Updated 2nd April 2021 / 14h15  GMT+4

On 31 March 2021, The Government of Mauritius has extended the nationwide lockdown till 30 April 2021.

As economic activities gradually resume in the country, sanitary measures stay in place to as preventive measures. At the time of writing, there were 337 COVID-19 cases on the island.

Up to 15 April 2021, no passengers will be allowed entry or transit in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

Only outbound flights are authorised. For the latest flight information, departing passengers are advised to follow up with their respective airlines.

Updated 15th March 2021 / 1 1h 15 GMT+4

On 10 March 2021, The Government of Mauritius has imposed a nationwide lockdown for two weeks until the 25th March 2021 to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the local community.

All citizens have been advised to stay at home and to follow strict sanitary protocols. Meanwhile, health authorities have accelerated the testing, screening and contact tracing procedures.

At the time of writing, there were 134 local covid-19 cases on the island.

Mauritius has also extended its free vaccination programme to residents over 18 years old, as well as to visitors coming to Mauritius under the Premium Visa scheme.

All inbound flights to Mauritius has been cancelled until further notice. Outbound flights are operating and passengers are advised to liaise with their airlines for the latest information.

Updated 08th March 2021 / 10h45 GMT+4

Over the last three days, 10 local covid-19 cases have been detected on the island. Following these confirmed cases, all inbound flights are suspended for one week, as of 07 March 2021.

During this period, travellers will not be allowed entry or transit in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

However, there is no restriction for outbound travel from Mauritius.

Updated  01 st March 2021 / 1 2 h30 GMT+4

The Government of Mauritius has decided to  extend the quarantine period for incoming travellers from 31 st March 2021 to 31 st May 2021.

In the face of the new coronavirus variants, Mauritian authorities have adopted the following precautionary measure:

Visitors coming from or having been in transit in Japan, Brazil and South Africa  for the past 15 days (starting from 25 th February 2021) will be denied entry in the Mauritian territory until further notice.

As of 25 th February 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer on the travel ban list of Mauritius, and British travellers are more than welcome to visit the island.

In line with the pandemic, all arriving passengers, including children and infants , must possess the following documents:

• Proof of purchase of a travel package, including a full stay at a designated hotel for the mandatory 14-day  in-room  quarantine

At present, Mauritius continues with the vaccination push to curb any risks of contagion. It is expected that the island will gradually ease entry restrictions and quarantine procedures according to the progress of the pandemic and vaccination programmes.

The island has also introduced the one-year Premium Visa with an option for renewal for foreign nationals wishing to relocate in a covid-safe environment. For more information about this visa, please reach out to our team at  [email protected]

Updated  3 rd February 2021  / 1 1 h 30 GMT+4

On the 15 th of January 2021, the Government of Mauritius decided to extend the quarantine period for incoming travellers from 15 February 2021 to 31 March 2021.

Prohibition for aircraft and ships entering Mauritius – unless authorised by local officials – will also be extended till 31 March 2021.

In response to the new coronavirus variants around the world, Mauritian authorities have amended their protocols accordingly and adopted the following precautionary measure: Travellers coming from or having been in transit in UK, Japan, Brazil and South Africa for the previous 14 days – as of 25 th January – will be denied entry in the Mauritian territory until at least 28 February 2021.

On the 26 th of January 2021, Mauritius launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme, prioritising frontline essential workers including healthcare professionals, employees within the tourism sector, airport personnel, senior citizens, and those with underlying medical conditions.  The objective of this programme is to immunize 60% of the population by 2021; a crucial step in ensuring the recovery of the economy.

Depending on the evolution of the pandemic and the global vaccination programmes, Mauritius will envisage easing entry restrictions and quarantine requirements progressively. It is expected that soon vaccinated visitors will be granted free access to the country.

At present, Mauritius continues to monitor and observe stringent covid-19 health and safety protocols. The 14-day quarantine at an approved property and the PCR test remain mandatory for travellers.

To stimulate and motivate relocation in a Covid-safe environment, Mauritius has also introduced the one-year Premium Visa with an option for renewal. For more information about this visa, please reach out to our team at  [email protected]

Rodrigues Commercial flights to Rodrigues Island from Mauritius are now operating. Mauritian residents are not to take the PCR test when travelling to Rodrigues.

Flights between Reunion Island and Rodrigues remain suspended until further notice.

Reunion Unless the traveller has a significant and compelling reason (health or family emergency, professional reason), travel to Reunion Island is restricted at present.

Updated 21st December 2020 / 11h00 GMT+4

On the 18th of December 2020, the Government of Mauritius took the decision to extend quarantine on arrival for all passengers until the 15th February 2021. 

All passengers travelling to Mauritius must possess the following documents:

a certificate of a negative PCR test administered not more than 7 days prior to the date of embarkation; a valid air ticket to Mauritius; proof of purchase of a travel package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a designated hotel for a mandatory 14-day in-room quarantine. Additionally, kindly note that all arriving passenger will have to undergo PCR tests on the day of arrival, day 7 and day 14 following arrival.

A Premium 1-year visa is also available for remote workers willing to relocate to Mauritius. For more information about this visa please reach out to our team at [email protected]

Updated 27th October 2020 / 11h00 GMT+4

On the 23rd of October 2020, the Government of Mauritius took the decision to:

1. Introduce a new Visa Scheme , to be called Premium Visa for a period of one year, renewable, to encourage eligible foreigners to come for a long stay in Mauritius.

The Premium Visa would allow non-citizens from eligible countries to come to Mauritius. The new visa would target, amongst others, the following categories of noncitizens –

(a) repeat tourists who had planned to retire and migrate in Mauritius before the COVID-19 pandemic; (b) retirees in countries where COVID-19 is putting them at risk and who could be convinced to ride out in a safe destination; (c) investors/professionals willing to come with their family and carry out their businesses or work remotely from Mauritius or offer their staff this facility; and (d) those having their children studying in Mauritius.

In order to qualify for the Premium Visa, the visitors must have proof of their long stay plans and sufficient travel and health insurance for the initial period of stay. The following criteria should also be met:-

(i) applicants should not enter the Mauritius Labour Market; (ii) the main place of business and source of income and profits should be outside Mauritius; (iii) documentary evidence to support the application such as the purpose of visit, accommodation etc.; and (iv) other basic immigration requirements. 2. Extend the mandatory 14-days in-room quarantine for all incoming travellers in Mauritius from 31st October 2020 to 30th November 2020.

Updated 1st October 2020 / 11h00 GMT+4

All passengers travelling to Mauritius for the month of October 2020 must possess the following documents:

• a certificate of a negative PCR test administered not more than 7 days prior to the date of embarkation ;
• a valid air ticket to Mauritius;
• proof of purchase of a travel package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a designated hotel for a mandatory 14-day in-room quarantine ; and

Additionally, kindly note that all arriving passenger will have to undergo PCR tests on:

• the day of arrival,
• day 14 following arrival;

and if a PCR test reveals that a person is COVID-19 positive, he/she shall be transferred to a public medical institution for treatment.

Updated 18th September 2020 / 17h00 GMT+4

On the 18th of September, the authorities announced the easing of travel restrictions to Mauritius. As from the 1st of October 2020, the borders of Mauritius will be open to:

• Mauritian nationals,
• residents, and
• tourists travelling to Mauritius for long stays .

Travellers will have to undergo a PCR test 5 days prior to their travel . Upon arrival in Mauritius, a mandatory 14-day quarantine will have to be observed at an approved hotel property.

To facilitate this easing of travel restrictions, a travel package will be made available for travellers and will include:

• accommodation on a full-board basis for the 14-day quarantine.
• airport transfers.
• the costs of the mandatory PCR tests.

Air Mauritius and Emirates Airlines are scheduling regular flights connecting Mauritius to designated destinations. Flights may also be booked directly on the websites of the airlines.

Updated 14th September 2020 / 11h00 GMT+4

On the 11th of September 2020, the Monitoring Committee for COVID-19 held a press conference and announced the following; as from October 1st, 2020, scheduled flights will be operated for:

• Mauritians abroad needing to come back to Mauritius
• Those who have an Occupational Permit and need to reenter Mauritius
• Those who have a Residence Permit  and need to reenter Mauritius
• Tourists that will stay more than 14 days in Mauritius

It was also mentioned that the cost of quarantine will be borne by the traveller (cost starting as from USD1300)

Additionally, it was mentioned that the authorities will soon release a list of the hotels ranging from 3 to 5 stars into which travellers will be able to quarantine.

Updated 1st September 2020 / 11h05 GMT+4

On the   31st of August, the Prime Minister of Mauritius announced an extension in the border closure of Mauritius. He announced that the opening of the borders will be done in 3-phases , namely:

• Repatriations of Mauritian Nationals stranded overseas will continue until the 30th of September 2020.
• As from the 1st October, more flights will be scheduled to and from designated destinations. Mauritian Nationals, residents and holders of work/occupational permits will be given priority for travel to Mauritius.
• The international borders of Mauritius remain closed for arrivals until the 31st of October 2020.

Based on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation in Mauritius and in the world, the authorities will further decide and communicate on the reopening of the border of Mauritius to the world.

Updated 24.08.2020 / 12h45 GMT+4

The Prime Minister of Mauritius announced on the National Assembly held on the 18th August 2020 that the date to open the borders of Mauritius for commercial purposes hasn’t been defined yet. A best-in-class Covid-19 laboratory is currently been built at the airport, where PCR tests will be conducted to all incoming passengers to the territory. The PM mentioned that the laboratory will need to be fully-operational before confirming any status on the opening of borders, and that a few weeks are still required for the said laboratory to be fully-functional.

According to the Prime Minister, “the needs and benefits of travel must be weighed against the risks associated with the spread and a resurgence of cases which would require a reintroduction of confinement”. For him, the current border restrictions and the mandatory 14-day quarantine implemented for repatriated citizens coming from overseas, have been vital protection measures the government has taken to minimise the risk of Covid-19 virus proliferation in Mauritius. Read more here .

Commercial flights to Rodrigues Island from Mauritius remain open since July 2020. No test is required from Mauritian residents to travel between the two destinations.

French citizens remain able to travel to Reunion Island and other French island territories. The necessary documents and procedures are listed on the regional carrier website,  Air Austral .

Flights between Mauritius & Reunion island remain suspended until the 13.09.2020

Updated 05.08.2020 / 10h30 GMT+4

In his last press conference, the Prime Minister announced that Mauritian borders will remain closed to commercial flights and ships until the 31st of August 2020. This also includes the closure of commercial activities for the national carrier Air Mauritius until the same date.  Click here for more information.

The government of Mauritius is still working on a safe protocol to open its borders to travellers from abroad. No official information has been shared yet regarding COVID-19 health certificate requirements or quarantine procedures upon arrival.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) recognised the efforts undertaken by the Mauritius Tourism Authority, which implemented a series of compulsory health measures to activate the recovery of tourist activities.  Read the press release here

Commercial flights to Rodrigues Island have restarted from Mauritius Island since July 2020. Citizens and Residents of Mauritius can now enjoy this paradisiac destination in all safety!

Reunion started welcoming travellers from mainland France and other French territories since June 22nd 2020. Travellers are requested to take a COVID-19 test in the 72 hours preceding the boarding of the plane, in order to be granted access to the French territory without quarantine requirements. Other necessary documents are listed on the regional carrier website, Air Austral .

Flights between Mauritius & Reunion island remain suspended until the 13.09.2020.

Updated 20.07.20 / 10h30 GMT+4

Mauritius Monday 15th June 2020 marked the full de-confinement in Mauritius. No new domestic COVID-19 cases have been reported since 26th of April 2020.

Beaches, markets, gyms, casinos, discos and public gardens are now accessible to the public. Although social distancing in public transportation will no longer be in effect, wearing masks in public is still mandatory. Schools & Universities will resume normally as from Wednesday 1st July 2020.

Rodrigues No new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Rodrigues since the curfew was lifted in 15th April 2020.

Repatriation flights are still process for local citizens however commercial flights will not resume until July 2020.

Reunion 1 new imported case of COVID-19 has been reported in Reunion Island on Monday 15th June 2020.

Travelers are requested to check their carrier schedules for the latest updates and work directly with the carrier or travel agent to arrange or reschedule their travels. Updated 29.05.2020 / 20h00 GMT

Mauritius Mauritius will be lifting the national curfew on Sunday 31st May 2020.

The island will be stepping into the deconfinement plan, following rigorous sanitary procedures as businesses will resume their commercial activities. Restaurants, markets, malls and places of worships will be authorized to the public, as long social distancing is respected.

The island counts 3 active imported cases of COVID-19, from repatriated citizens who are quarantined since 25th May 2020.

Mauritian borders will remain closed until further notice. Only repatriation and cargo flights are authorized since this time of writing.

Rodrigues As of the time of writing, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Rodrigues since the curfew was lifted in 15th April 2020.

All economic activities resumed progressively including the opening of the octopus fishery season. Repatriation flights are in process for local citizens however commercial flights will not resume until July 2020.

Reunion As of the time of writing, Reunion island has confirmed 471 cases of COVID-19.

2nd June 2020 marked the phase 2 of the national deconfinement plan, which will be implemented for 3 weeks. Economical activities will resume taking into consideration the social distancing and sanitary regulations. Although there are still active cases in Reunion, the island has been classified as green zone.

France has implemented non-essential travel policies in regards to lifting progressively the travel ban with all the French-administered territories outside Europe, such as Reunion Island. Travelers are required to fill-in corresponding forms so as to obtain their travel certificate.

View the official travel guidelines here Updated 14.05.2020 / 09h00 GMT

Mauritius announced virus-free after total recoveries. No active cases were recorded as time of writing, marking 11th May 2020 as the day where no active cases were recorded for 15 consecutive days.

The government is working on The Covid-19 Bill and The Quarantine Bill to help the island get back on track by implementing policies to support businesses and ensure the safety of citizens when the lock down will be lifted.

Updated 05.05.2020 / 09h00 GMT

The national curfew in Mauritius has been extended until the 1st of June 2020, with some services re-starting operations in a phased manner as from the 15th May. Schools will reopen doors on the 1st of August 2020 and international borders will remain closed until further notice.

The total number of infected cases in Mauritius has stopped at 332, out of which 316 patients have recovered. There has been 0 new cases registered in the last 8 days, while the government is running a mass testing campaign with all front-lines. There are only 3 active cases in Mauritius as of time of writing.

Updated 07.04.2020 / 08h00 GMT The curfew which was implemented on 23 March in Mauritius was extended till 15 April 2020.

Air Mauritius, the national airline has suspended all international commercial flights until 30 April 2020, in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the travel restrictions to Mauritius and most destinations to which it operates.

For more information, visit the page here:  Air Mauritius Press Release Updated 24.03.2020 / 08h00 GMT A Curfew Order, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 across Mauritius and to make citizens respect the national containment protocol, was implemented on Monday 23 March 2020 at 20h00 local time until Thursday 2 April 2020 at 20h00 local time.

Rodrigues Island is also in national lock-down since 21.03.2020 for 14 days.

Updated 20.03.2020 / 08h00 GMT In an effort to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 in Mauritius, with the aim to limit the spread of the virus, the Prime Minister urged the citizens to stay at home. He cautioned that economic activities and transport services will be reduced to the strict minimum.

Mauritius will be in national lock-down for 2 weeks as from 20/03/2020.

Updated 19.03.2020 / 10h00 GMT Three cases of COVID-19 have been registered in Mauritius, the night of 18.03.2020, following tests conducted on travelers for which they have been reported positive.

Following the confirmed cases, access to Mauritius for all passengers including Mauritian nationals at the airport will be denied for the next 15 days. Similarly, all cruise ships will be denied access at the Port.

A lock-down of all academic intuitions is in place since 19.03.2020 (pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools; technical and professional training centres; and tertiary institutions) as a preventive measure until further notice.

Updated 17.03.2020 / 15h00 GMT At the time of writing, there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

Reunion Island has confirmed 9 cases of COVID-19. Following the guidelines of WHO preventing the pandemic spread, Reunion Island will be in locked-down as from 17.03.2020.

Although Mauritius & Rodrigues Islands are still considered as a safe zone to travel, they remain vulnerable to the COVID-19.

The government has therefore extended travel restrictions applicable for 14 days as from 17.03.2020, for the following countries: Reunion, European Union, UK, Ireland, Norway and Switzerland.

For more information about countries listed as travel bans visit the  Travel Alerts page of the Mauritius Tourism Board .

2. What are the health measures implemented in those destinations?

Updated 03.06.2020 / 09h00 GMT

Mauritius & Rodrigues Island These health measures have been based on guidelines of the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. It has been implemented to support the deconfinement plan in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

• Daily Screening of body temperature with a thermal gun prior to entering local premises (offices, shopping malls etc.)
• Provision of hand sanitizers in all strategic areas in all public and commercial outlets
• Wearing a mask and respecting physical distancing is mandatory
• Demarcations are implemented in public areas to ease the physical distancing

View the official guidelines here

Reunion Island “Contact-tracing” procedures are in place and people who have been in contact with COVID-19 cases in Reunion are being assessed thoroughly through self isolation and daily health monitoring.

Social distancing and wearing a mask is mandatory. The health measures of World Health Organisation are also implemented in the island.

View the latest health measures here

• Everybody is to wear a mask in public in Mauritius
• Social or religious gatherings, outdoor activities as well as shopping centers, restaurants and other commercial establishments remain closed. Work from home is encouraged.
• Social distancing measures are to be respected at supermarkets, shops and pharmacies, which residents can visit on assigned days following an alphabetical order (2 times per week per family). Temperature control and the use of anti-bacterial remains mandatory at the entrance of every supermarket.
• Flu clinics have been installed at the entrance of every hospital to screen the symptoms of personnel and patients on a daily basis.
• A total of 18,959 PCR tests and 26,275 Rapid Antigen Tests have been done as at date. No new cases have been reported in the last 8 days.
• One hundred passengers have been set in quarantine for 14 days, as part of the repatriation efforts of stranded citizens in France, South Africa and India.

Updated 24.03.2020 / 08h00 GMT Travel restrictions have been extended in view of the national lock-down and curfew in Mauritius. Mauritian borders are now closed for 15 days. Air Mauritius has been granted special authorization by local authorities to operate specific inbound flights and carry passengers to Mauritius. All passengers will be placed automatically in quarantine. Read more about the official press release from Air Mauritius  here

Till this date, 25 quarantine centers have been made available in Mauritius. More information on the quarantine centers  here

Updated 17.03.2020 / 15h00 GMT Preventive measures are implemented in Mauritius and Rodrigues to avoid COVID-19 outbreak.

In-line with recommendations of the WHO, IATA, and other authoritative bodies, passengers arriving to Mauritius from all destinations are being screened by health authorities. Passengers displaying symptoms are also being subject to more thorough examination.

Read more about the meticulous precautions set by Air Mauritius and local authorities in the  Air Mauritius COVID-19 FAQ page 

Four quarantine centers are actually in Mauritius for observation purposes. Travelers who have had possible exposure to COVID-19 (based on their past travels in affected destinations) are placed into hospital quarantine for approximately 14 days.

3. What happens if my booked trip has to be postponed or cancelled?

Our Peace of Mind Policy  protects existing bookings with Mauritius Conscious as well as any new booking made until the end of December 2020.

🌱 You can postpone your booking to a future travel date within 12 months of the original travel date.

🌱 You will only be responsible for covering any variation in price based on the cost for your new dates as a result of availability (i.e. room category) and seasonality (i.e. low or high season).

🌱 Bookings may be amended up to 6 weeks prior to the travel date after which point standard terms and conditions shall apply.

🌱 Shall airports or airlines close unexpectedly within the 6 weeks prior to a trip, travelers will be allowed to postpone their booking to a future date within 12 months of the original travel date.

🌱 Shall airports or airlines close unexpectedly throughout a traveler’s stay at destination, a 75% refund will apply on the nights / transfers or car rental / tours & excursions that the traveler does not take part in due to an emergency departure.

Download our Peace of Mind Policy here

4. Can I book a new trip with Mauritius Conscious Travel?

Our trip designers remain available 24/7 to answer your queries and help you design an unforgettable holiday to Mauritius, Rodrigues or Reunion Islands. Check out our Peace of Mind Policy above to learn how your travel plans are emergency-proof with us.

5. How can I reach Customer Service or my Trip Designer?

Drop us an email on [email protected] Give us a ring on +230 5981 8746 Chat with us on WhatsApp on +230 5981 8746

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From the creation of Mauritius Conscious as a sustainable travel company  4 years ago, we’ve always let our hearts guide us in taking actions to positively contribute to the destinations we promote.

It is through our local hosts that we make travelers part of authentic experiences, contributing directly to small-island economies and helping preserve their natural gems. Check-out our Conscious Gift Card initiative to support the local tourism industry of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion Islands.

Conscious Travelers,

In an era of climate emergency, I never thought I would be writing to you about (yet) another global threat, but we are adjusting our sails to this new challenge. Today, I write this letter to open a dialogue with you.

I won’t pretend that everything is fine. After months of the COVID-19  spreading throughout the world, the impact has also made it to our office, juggling with the mere mission of our business.  Gerald and I started up this venture with the aim to help travelers admire and preserve the beauty of the places they visit, while empowering the green-preneurs and local micro-to-small enterprises that safe-guard our Islands’ heritage. In times when Mauritius and Reunion borders are closed to travelers  and the world population is self-quarantined, our mission can start to feel more like a hope.

But as Doc from Back to the Future said “Everything will be fine at the end, Morty. And if it is not fine, it’s because it’s not the end yet.”

So in the same spirit of our mission, Mauritius Conscious Travel adapts to the world’s breaking news. Keeping in mind our travelers’ safety, but also their plans for retreat and amusement once the situation calms down; prioritizing our Partners’ needs for economic support, and focusing on our contribution to society as sustainability change-makers. Staying true to this we’ve adapted our Terms & Conditions to give you peace of mind, and we keep looking and working on opportunities to stir our local micro-economies.

After all, our trips are designed to take individuals out to remote places in the wild, well away from the crowds.

Please continue reading our COVID-19 FAQ page  below to find more details on the status of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion Islands, as well as our Peace of Mind Policy covering all existing and new bookings . If you have any personal doubts of ideas, send me an email to [email protected] – I’ll be glad to discuss them personally with you.

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Travel ban lifted for many african countries.

6 January 2022

As of Friday 7 January 2022, the Covid-19 travel ban imposed by the Republic of Mauritius on the Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia will be lifted and commercial passenger flights from these countries to Mauritius can resume.

Travellers are requested to get in touch with airlines and tour operators to confirm availability of flights, as well as the necessary Covid-19 protocols to follow. Full details of Covid-19 entry requirements and safety protocols are online: www.mauritiusnow.com “We are very pleased that South Africans can once again travel to Mauritius. The Covid-19 has placed significant pressure on all nations to do the right thing and we thank South Africans and the South African travel industry for their patience in this regard,” says Arvind Bundhun, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).

The Mauritian health authorities are continuing to implement a wide-ranging COVID-19 response and are presently prioritising the rollout of booster doses for those who are already double vaccinated. The vaccination of 15 to 18-year-old is also well underway.

The health authorities remain confident in their ability to manage the recent increase in infection rates and will continue to follow world-leading scientific advice in this regard.

“Sanitary protocols throughout the Mauritius hospitality industry remain at the very highest standards, ensuring that the local community and international guests are afforded maximum protection from the virus. Visitors can book holidays to Mauritius with a high degree of confidence that their trips will be enjoyable, safe, and secure,” says Arvind.

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Just in: Mauritius does U-turn on South African travel ban

Mauritius has lifted its ban and opened its borders to travellers from southern African countries with immediate effect.

A statement issued by Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) on Thursday 6 January announces that the island nation will lift the travel ban it raised against southern African states on Friday 7 January.

“We are very pleased that all South Africans can once again travel to Mauritius. The COVID-19 response has placed significant pressure on all nations to do the right thing and we thank South Africans and the South African travel industry for their patience in this regard,” Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority director Arvind Bundhun said in a statement.

protocols are online: https://t.co/5pW0gW0HH7 “We are very pleased that South Africans can once again travel to Mauritius. Covid-19 has placed significant pressure on all nations to do the right thing and we thank South Africans and the South African travel industry for their — Mauritius Tourism South Africa (@mauritiusza) January 6, 2022

OMICRON-RELATED TRAVEL BAN

Mauritius instated a travel ban against South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in November 2021 following the discovery of the Omicron variant by South African scientists.

The initial ban was expected to be in place until the end of December 2021, crushing the hopes of numbers of South African holidaymakers who had been eagerly planning their island getaway to Mauritius during the festive season.

MAURITIUS EXTENDS BAN ON SA

In late December, authorities in Mauritius announced an extension to the travel ban until the end of January 2022. The extended ban came as a blow to holidaymakers who might have hoped for a last-minute escape to Mauritius before the official start of the South African school year and the return to work for most employees in the second week of January.     

The extended entry ban led to losses of billions of rands for airlines and tourism service providers in both Mauritius and South Africa, prompting the Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) to approach authorities in Mauritius for a review of the ban since Mauritius allows entry to nationals from countries in Europe where Omicron infections are surging.

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MAURITIUS

Mauritius’s health authorities are continuing to implement a range of health and safety protocols on the island, as well as its roll-out of booster doses of the vaccine for residents who have already been double vaccinated. The vaccination of the 15- to 18-year-old section of the island’s population is currently underway.   

“Sanitary protocols throughout the Mauritius hospitality industry remain at the very highest standards, ensuring that the local community and international guests are afforded maximum protection from the virus. Visitors can book holidays to Mauritius with a high degree of confidence that their trips will be enjoyable, safe and secure.” Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority director Arvind Bundhun

The lifting of Mauritius’s travel and flight ban however comes a little too late for airlines and tourism providers to make up for the losses incurred by the forced cancellation of many holiday trips, which cannot be taken now since the academic and working year is off to a start for most South Africans.   

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Targeted Financial Sanctions

Implementation of targeted sanctions, the united nations (financial prohibitions, arms embargo and travel ban) sanctions act 2019, ‘un regime’.

The United Nations has established a list of parties (‘Listed Parties’) against which targeted sanctions have been imposed. The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (The Consolidated List) may be accessed at the following link: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list . Additionally, the list is also available on the FIU website, and is disseminated to reporting persons, investigatory authorities, supervisory authorities and any other relevant public and private agencies, registered on the goAML platform. In the UN Regime, once there is a listing, the two prohibitions provided for under the Act at Sections 23 and 24 operate immediately. There is no need for a freezing order in the UN regime.

‘Domestic Regime’

Under the domestic regime, the Act enables Mauritius to make domestic decisions for declaring a person as a designated party on a domestic list. This decision making is independent of the UN. The decision is taken by the authorities which are so empowered under Act, by applying criteria which are also set out thereunder. In the Domestic Regime, as soon there is a declaration, the two prohibitions provided for under the Act come into operation. However, under this regime, there is the need for the Secretary of Home Affairs to apply for a freezing order against the funds or other assets of the designated party.

Pursuant to Section 18 of the Act, the National Sanctions Secretariat, established under Section 7 of the Act gave public notice of the Consolidated List. Simultaneously, it has issued an Explanatory Note on the implementation of United Nations Sanctions Measures which have been published in the Government Gazette of 5 October 2019.

Both documents can be consulted here. As a result of this Notice, the financial prohibitions under Sections 23 and 24 of the Act apply immediately. These are the following:

• Prohibition to deal with the funds or other assets of Listed Parties under section 23 of the Act;
• Prohibition to make funds or other assets available to Listed Parties under section 24 of the Act.

The Financial Intelligence Unit, established under Section 9 of the FIAMLA is the supervisor for Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for the following categories of reporting persons:

• The three branches of the legal profession – Barristers, Attorneys and Notaries;
• Dealers under the Jewellery Act and
• Agents in Land and/or Building or Estate Agencies, Land Promoters and Property Developers under the Local Government Act.

Reporting Persons are required to regularly consult the Consolidated List and take immediate action with respect to any changes brought thereto. They must also regularly consult the newspapers for any notice which may be issued by the National Sanctions Secretariat and immediately act upon it.

Reporting Persons are reminded of the following obligations imposed under the Act:

• Reporting persons must immediately (i.e. without delay and not later than 24 hours), verify whether the details of the Listed Party match with the particulars of any of its customer;
• If there is a positive match, the reporting person must identify whether the customer owns any funds or other assets with it, including the funds or assets mentioned in section 23(1);
• The reporting person is required to make a report to the National Sanctions Secretariat and their AML/CFT supervisor (in the case of the categories highlighted above, this is the FIU) where funds or other assets have been identified by it.
• A nil report must be submitted to the above authorities if no funds or other assets are identified.
• Reporting of suspicious information A reporting person must immediately submit to the FIU in accordance with section 14 of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act, any information relating to a Listed Party which is known to it. This is in addition to the above reporting obligations.
• Internal controls Reporting persons must implement internal controls and other procedures to enable it to effectively comply with the obligations under the Act.

The FIU is required, under section 40(2) of the Act, to supervise and enforce compliance by reporting persons falling under its AML/CFT purview with the requirements imposed under the Act.

Failure to comply with the Act is an offence.

The FIU has produced a video presentation which explains the main provisions of the Act. It can be downloaded here .​

Guidelines on the implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions under the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019 (UNSA)

Template for Notification to the National Sanctions Secretariat under section 23(4) of the UNSA

Template for Reporting Positive Name Match under section 25(2) of the UNSA​​

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The United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019   (the ‘Act’) enables the Government of Mauritius to implement targeted sanctions, including financial sanctions, arms embargo and travel ban, and other measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, with a view to addressing threats to international peace and security, including terrorism, the financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.   

The Act provides for the establishment of the National Sanctions Committee and National Sanctions Secretariat respectively.

The National Sanctions Committee

The National Sanctions Committee is vested with the following functions and powers under the Act:

The National Sanctions Secretariat

The National Sanctions Secretariat provides assistance to the National Sanctions Committee in the administration of the Act and shall, in the discharge of its functions and exercise of its powers, inter alia,

Listed Party

A listed party is any party listed by or under the authority of the United Nations Security Council.

The United Nations has established a list of parties (‘Listed Parties’) against which targeted sanctions have been imposed. The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List may be accessed at the following link:  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list .

Designated Party

A designated party means a party declared as such by the Secretary for Home Affairs pursuant to section 9 or 10 of the Act.

The National Sanctions Committee is, under section 9(1) of the Act, empowered to direct the Secretary for Home Affairs to declare a party as a designated party where the National Sanctions Secretariat is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the party has committed any of the acts listed under the said section.  On the said direction of the National Sanctions Committee, the Secretary for Home Affairs is required under section 9(2) of the Act to immediately declare that party as a designated party.

Further, where there is a third party request for declaration of a party as designated party under section 10 of the Act, the Secretary for Home Affairs is required, on the direction of the National Sanctions Committee under section 10(4) of the Act, to immediately declare that party as a designated party.

Guidance issued by the National Sanctions Secretariat

The National Sanctions Secretariat has issued a  Notice   under section 18 of the Act as well as an Explanatory Note on the implementation of  United Nations Sanctions Measures  which have been published in the Government Gazette of 5 October 2019. 

The National Sanctions Secretariat has further, on 25 August 2020, issued Guidelines on the implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions under the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019 (the ‘Guidelines’) under section 7(2) (f) of the Act.  

The Guidelines provide for, inter alia , an overview of Proliferation Financing, Targeted Financial Sanctions Obligations, Implementation by reporting persons of the targeted financial sanctions obligations through sanctions screening, reporting obligations and procedures, authorisations and exemptions.  Case studies are also provided in the annexes to the Guidelines.

The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist reporting persons, namely banks and other financial institutions licensed by the Bank of Mauritius, amongst others, with the implementation of the restrictive measures, in particular the financial prohibitions prescribed under the Act.  

The National Sanctions Secretariat has also issued two templates with respect to the reporting obligations vested on reporting persons under the Act, as explained at (ii) above, namely:

(i)      Template for Notification to the National Sanctions Secretariat under section 23(4) of the Act; and 

  (ii)     Template for Reporting Positive Name Match under section 25(2) of the Act.

The Guidelines and Templates may also be accessed on the website of the National Sanctions Secretariat at the following link http://nssec.govmu.org , under the heading Guidelines.

Prohibitions imposed under the Act

The Act imposes three main targeted sanctions, namely financial prohibitions, arms embargo and travel ban, against listed parties or designated parties.

Accordingly, as from the date of any Notice given by the National Sanctions Secretariat under section 18(1)(a) of the Act, the following targeted sanctions shall apply immediately and shall continue to apply for as long as the party remains listed on the relevant United Nations Sanctions List or remains a designated party:

(i)             the prohibition to deal with funds or other assets of a listed party or designated party under section 23 of the Act;

(ii)            the prohibition on making funds or other assets available to a listed party or designated party under section 24 of the Act;

(iii)           the arms embargo under section 35 of the Act; and

(iv)           the travel ban under section 36 of the Act.

Obligations of Financial Institutions under the Act

Financial institutions are required to ensure adherence to the provisions of the Act, especially sections 23, 24 and 25 thereof, including the requirements of section 23(4) of the Act which provides as follows:

“Any person who holds, controls or has in his custody or possession any funds or other assets of a designated party or listed party shall immediately notify the National Sanctions Secretariat of –

(a)     details of the funds or other assets against which action was taken in accordance with subsection (1);

(b)     the name and address of the designated party or listed party;

(c)     details of any attempted transaction involving the funds or other assets, including –

(i)         the name and address of the sender;

(ii)       the name and address of the intended recipient;

(iii)       the purpose of the attempted transaction;

(iv)      the origin of the funds or other assets; and

(v)        where the funds or other assets were intended to be sent.”

Financial institutions are required to  regularly  consult the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List and take immediate action with respect to any changes brought thereto.  They must also regularly consult the newspapers for any notice which may be issued by the National Sanctions Secretariat and immediately act upon it.

Financial Institutions must comply with following obligations imposed under the Act with respect to Listed Parties/Designated Parties:

(i)        Financial prohibitions

(a)       Prohibition to deal with the funds or other assets of Listed Parties/Designated Parties under section 23 of the Act;

(b)       Prohibition to make funds or other assets available to Listed Parties/Designated Parties under section 24 of the Act.

There is no minimum financial limit to apply financial prohibitions.

(ii)       Reporting obligations

            Pursuant to section 25 of the Act,

(a)     financial institutions must immediately (i.e without delay and not later than 24 hours) verify whether the details of the Listed Party/Designated Party match with the particulars of any of its customer;

(b)       if there is a positive match, the financial institution must identify whether the customer owns any funds or other assets with it, including the funds or assets mentioned in section 23(1) of the Act;

(c)       the financial institution is required to make a report to the National Sanctions Secretariat and the Bank of Mauritius where funds or other assets have been identified by it;

(d)       a nil report must be submitted to the above authorities if no funds or other assets are identified.

Financial institutions must immediately (i.e. without delay and not later than 24 hours) report any positive or negative match as per the Template for Notification to the National Sanctions Secretariat under section 23(4) of the Act and the Template for Reporting Positive Name Match under section 25(2) of the Act to the Bank of Mauritius and the National Sanctions Secretariat, whenever there is any dissemination of the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List, the notice issued by the National Sanctions Secretariat with respect to listed parties or declaration of designated parties.

(iii)      Reporting of suspicious information

A financial institution must, in accordance with section 14 of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act, immediately submit to the FIU, any information relating to a Listed Party/Designated Party which is known to it.

(iv)      Internal controls

Financial institutions must implement internal controls and other procedures to ensure effective compliance with the obligations under the Act.

(v)       S anctions screening

 The internal controls should include the screening of  all  clients and transactions against sanctions lists with an effective system that is appropriate to the nature, size and risk of the business of the financial     institution. Screening against sanctions lists should also take place when establishing a new relationship, and subsequently at a regular intervals or upon trigger events.

(vi)      Policies and procedures

Financial institutions should also have in place clear policies and procedures to investigate and escalate alerts generated by a potential match which indicates a sanctions risk.

Supervision by the Bank of Mauritius

The Bank of Mauritius is required, under section 40(2) of the Act, to supervise and enforce compliance by its licensees with the requirements imposed under the Act. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act and guidelines and instructions issued by the Bank of Mauritius regarding the implementation of the provisions of the Act is an offence and may be subject to monetary penalties.

Understanding The Latest Mauritius Travel Restrictions: What You Need To Know

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Mauritius, the island paradise renowned for its breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture, has long been a dream destination for travelers around the world. However, with the current global pandemic, the country has implemented travel restrictions to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors. These restrictions, although necessary, have undoubtedly impacted the travel plans of many individuals yearning to experience the beauty and charm of Mauritius. In this article, we will delve into the various travel restrictions in place, exploring the reasons behind them and offering guidance to prospective travelers on how to navigate these challenging times. So, whether you're an avid traveler eager to explore Mauritius or simply curious about the current state of travel in this tropical paradise, read on to discover the latest updates on Mauritius travel restrictions.

What You'll Learn

What are the current travel restrictions in place for mauritius due to covid-19, are there any requirements for quarantine or testing upon arrival in mauritius, are there any countries that are currently banned from traveling to mauritius, are there any exemptions to the travel restrictions for certain categories of travelers, what is the latest information on when these travel restrictions may be lifted or adjusted.

Mauritius, a beautiful island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has implemented several travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures aim to protect the health and safety of both residents and visitors alike. If you are planning to travel to Mauritius, it is important to be aware of the current travel restrictions in place.

Currently, Mauritius has closed its borders to foreign nationals, with some exceptions. Only Mauritian citizens, residents, and essential workers are allowed to enter the country. This restriction is in place to limit the spread of the virus and ensure the healthcare system can handle any potential cases.

Travelers must also provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before their departure to Mauritius. This requirement applies to all passengers, regardless of their vaccination status. The test must be conducted at an authorized laboratory and the result must be in English or French.

Upon arrival in Mauritius, all travelers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine at their own expense, either at an approved quarantine facility or at their chosen accommodation. During this period, individuals will be regularly tested for COVID-19. Only those who test negative after the 14-day quarantine will be allowed to move freely on the island.

It is important to note that these travel restrictions are subject to change at any time, depending on the evolving situation. Therefore, it is essential to stay updated with the latest information from official sources such as the Mauritian government or the local embassy or consulate.

In addition to the travel restrictions, Mauritius has also implemented several health and safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus within the country. These include wearing face masks in public places, practicing social distancing, and regularly washing hands or using hand sanitizers.

While the current travel restrictions may pose some challenges for travelers, they are necessary to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. As the situation continues to evolve, it is recommended to check the latest travel advisories and guidelines before planning a trip to Mauritius. By staying informed and following the necessary precautions, we can all contribute to controlling the spread of COVID-19 and eventually return to a more normal way of travel.

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If you are planning to travel to Mauritius, it is essential to be aware of the quarantine and testing requirements upon arrival. The government of Mauritius has implemented strict measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of all individuals entering the country.

All travelers arriving in Mauritius, regardless of their nationality, are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 72 hours before departure to Mauritius. It is important to note that only PCR tests are accepted, and other types of tests, such as rapid antigen tests, will not be recognized.

Upon arrival at the airport in Mauritius, all travelers will undergo a mandatory health screening. This includes a temperature check and a review of their health declaration form. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with a confirmed case, you may be subject to further testing and isolation.

All travelers entering Mauritius will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine period. This quarantine can take place either in a designated hotel or government-approved quarantine facility. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of their quarantine stay, including accommodation, meals, and any additional facilities or services required.

During the quarantine period, travelers will be tested for COVID-19 on day 1, day 7, and day 14 of their quarantine. If any of the test results come back positive, the individual will be transferred to a designated COVID-19 treatment center for medical care and isolation.

It is important to note that the government of Mauritius regularly reviews and updates the travel and quarantine requirements based on the prevailing COVID-19 situation. Therefore, it is advisable to check the latest guidelines and requirements before making any travel arrangements to Mauritius.

In summary, all travelers arriving in Mauritius must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure. Upon arrival, a health screening will be conducted, and a 14-day quarantine period is mandatory. Testing will be conducted on day 1, day 7, and day 14 of quarantine. It is crucial to stay informed about the latest guidelines and requirements, as they may change. By adhering to these measures, you can help ensure a safe and enjoyable visit to Mauritius.

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As of now, there is no official ban on any country's citizens from traveling to Mauritius. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and the risk of COVID-19 transmission, there are certain travel restrictions in place for all travelers.

Mauritius, like many other countries, has implemented entry requirements and protocols to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors. These requirements may vary depending on the country you are traveling from, the COVID-19 situation in your country, and your vaccination status.

Before traveling to Mauritius, it is important to check the latest travel advisories and guidelines issued by the Mauritian government. These guidelines can be found on the official websites of the Ministry of Health and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.

Currently, all travelers to Mauritius are required to provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure. Vaccinated travelers may have additional requirements, such as providing proof of vaccination and undergoing a shorter quarantine period upon arrival.

It is important to note that these requirements can change at any time based on the evolving situation. It is recommended to regularly check for updates before planning your trip to Mauritius.

If you are planning to travel from a country with a high number of COVID-19 cases or if you have recently visited a high-risk area, you may face additional restrictions or quarantine requirements upon arrival in Mauritius. Travelers are advised to closely follow the guidelines and protocols set by the authorities to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

While there is no blanket ban on any country's citizens from traveling to Mauritius, the country is closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation and may introduce further restrictions or bans if deemed necessary.

In conclusion, there is currently no ban on any country's citizens from traveling to Mauritius. However, travelers must comply with the entry requirements, protocols, and guidelines set by the Mauritian government to ensure a safe travel experience. It is important to stay updated with the latest information and guidelines before planning your trip to Mauritius.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have implemented travel restrictions and border controls to limit the spread of the virus. These restrictions usually include travel bans or mandatory quarantine periods for most travelers. However, there are certain exemptions to these travel restrictions for certain categories of travelers. Here are some of the common exemptions that countries may have:

• Citizens and residents: Most countries allow their own citizens and permanent residents to enter the country, regardless of travel restrictions. They may be subject to additional health screenings or quarantine requirements upon arrival.
• Essential workers: Countries typically exempt essential workers from travel restrictions. These may include healthcare professionals, emergency workers, certain government officials, and individuals involved in critical infrastructure or supply chains.
• Diplomats: Diplomats and their staff members are usually exempt from travel restrictions. They have a special status and can enter a country even if there are restrictions in place.
• Family members: Many countries make provisions for family members of citizens or residents to enter, even if there are travel restrictions in place. This includes spouses, children, and parents, among others. However, there may be specific requirements or documentation needed to prove the family relationship.
• Humanitarian reasons: Some countries allow entry for individuals with urgent humanitarian reasons, such as medical emergencies or family reunification in cases of serious illness or death. These cases are usually evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Transit passengers: Transit passengers who are not entering the country but are only passing through may be exempt from travel restrictions. They may need to have proof of an onward ticket and may need to stay within the designated transit areas of the airports.
• Specific visa categories: Certain visa categories, such as students, may be granted exemptions from travel restrictions. However, this may vary from country to country, and students may need proof of enrollment or specific documentation to qualify for the exemption.

It is important to note that these exemptions may vary from country to country and may be subject to change as the situation evolves. It is crucial for travelers to check the specific travel restrictions and exemptions of their intended destination and consult with the relevant authorities or embassies for the most up-to-date information. Failure to comply with travel restrictions can result in denied entry or other legal consequences.

Norway Imposes Travel Restrictions from the US: What You Need to Know

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions remain in place in many countries. Governments have implemented these travel restrictions as a means to minimize the spread of the virus and protect public health. However, with the distribution of vaccines and the easing of lockdowns in some regions, discussions surrounding when these travel restrictions may be lifted or adjusted have begun to emerge.

The lifting or adjustment of travel restrictions will depend on multiple factors, including vaccination rates, the prevalence of new COVID-19 variants, and the overall control of the virus in different countries. Each country will have its own timeline and approach to lifting travel restrictions based on these factors.

One of the key considerations in lifting travel restrictions is the vaccination rate. Vaccines have played a crucial role in controlling the spread of the virus and reducing the severity of illness. Countries with high vaccination rates may be more inclined to ease travel restrictions, especially for individuals who have been fully vaccinated. However, it is important to note that the efficacy of vaccines against new COVID-19 variants may also impact travel restrictions.

The prevalence of new variants is another factor that will influence the lifting or adjustment of travel restrictions. Some countries may be hesitant to ease restrictions until they have a better understanding of the spread and impact of these variants. The emergence of more transmissible or vaccine-resistant variants could result in the continuation or reinforcement of travel restrictions.

The overall control of the virus within a country will also impact the decision to lift travel restrictions. Governments will closely monitor their COVID-19 case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths to determine the level of risk associated with allowing international travel. If a country has successfully controlled the virus and seen a sustained decrease in cases, they may be more likely to lift or adjust travel restrictions.

It is important to note that travel restrictions may not be lifted entirely at once. Governments may adopt a phased approach, gradually relaxing restrictions based on the aforementioned factors. For example, they may initially allow travel with specific countries or regions that have similar vaccination rates and lower COVID-19 case numbers.

In conclusion, the timing and conditions for the lifting or adjustment of travel restrictions will vary from country to country. Vaccination rates, the prevalence of new variants, and the control of the virus will all be key factors in these decisions. While there is hope that travel restrictions will eventually be lifted, it is important to remain patient and continue to follow public health guidelines in the meantime.

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Frequently asked questions.

As of now, Mauritius has implemented strict travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only Mauritian citizens, residents, and individuals with special permission are allowed to enter the country. All travelers are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine at a designated facility and must present a negative PCR test taken within 7 days before their departure.

Currently, tourists are not allowed to visit Mauritius due to the travel restrictions in place. The government is closely monitoring the situation and will update the travel restrictions as necessary. It is advisable for tourists to check with their travel agencies or the Embassy of Mauritius for the latest information on travel restrictions before planning a trip.

The lifting of travel restrictions in Mauritius will depend on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government's assessment of the situation. There is currently no specific date for when the restrictions will be lifted. The government will announce any changes or updates to the travel restrictions accordingly.

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Financial Prohibitions against Listed Parties under the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019

The United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019 (the ‘Act’) enables the Government of Mauritius to implement targeted sanctions, including financial sanctions, arms embargo and travel ban, and other measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, with a view to addressing threats to international peace and security, including terrorism, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Sanctions measures, under Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, encompass a broad range of enforcement options that do not involve the use of armed force.

There are currently 14 ongoing sanctions regimes which focus on supporting political settlement of conflicts, nuclear non-proliferation, and counter-terrorism.

Terrorist Financing

Terrorism is, in the broadest sense, the use of intentional violence for political or religious purposes. It is used in this regard primarily to refer to violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants (mostly civilians and neutral military personnel).

Terrorist financing provides funds for terrorist activity. It may involve funds raised from legitimate sources, such as personal donations and profits from businesses and charitable organizations, as well as from criminal sources, such as the drug trade, the smuggling of weapons and other goods, fraud, kidnapping and extortion.

Terrorists use techniques like those of money launderers to evade authorities' attention and to protect the identity of their sponsors and of the ultimate beneficiaries of the funds. However, financial transactions associated with terrorist financing can be in small amounts which makes the detection and tracking of these funds challenging.

Proliferation Financing

Proliferation refers to the development and use of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons and their delivery systems (also referred to as weapons of mass destruction “WMD”), by state or non-state actors in violation of international agreements and export control regimes.

Proliferation can cover both the manufacture, acquisition, possession, development, export, transhipment, brokering, transport, transfer, stockpiling or use of WMD, all of which poses a significant threat to international peace and security.

Proliferation financing is therefore where state and non-state actors may access and use the formal financial system to raise funds, conduct payments to procure materials and goods needed for proliferation, and other illicit financial activities connected to proliferation efforts. Countering the financial flows related to proliferation plays an important role in global efforts to counter the proliferation of WMD.

Proliferation financing is more than simply the payment for goods or the financial services that directly support the procurement of goods and development of WMD. It can also include:

• the raising of funds and revenue-generating activities that fund proliferation efforts. With regards to the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or North Korea) in particular, the UNSC has assessed that funds generated from revenue-raising activities and illicit financial networks may be used for the WMD development by the DPRK.
• the financial and corporate networks and services that sustain these activities. These financial networks and activities may not be directly connected to the physical flow of WMD-related goods but enable proliferators to access and use the global financial system.

The National Sanctions Secretariat (NSSEC) has issued in-depth guidance on the implementation of targeted financial sanctions to counter proliferation finance under the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Bank) Sanctions Act 2019, which can be accessed here .

United Nations Regime

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (The Consolidated List) includes all individuals and entities who are subject to measures imposed by the UN Security Council. This list may be accessed here . This list is also available on the website of the Financial Intelligence Unit , and is disseminated to reporting persons, investigatory authorities, supervisory authorities and any other relevant public and private agencies, registered on the goAML platform.

A summary of the current UN sanctions regime may be accessed here .

Of particular relevance to FSC Licensees are those United National Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) that include targeted financial sanctions against designated persons to combat terrorist financing or proliferation financing. These include:

• UNSCR 1267 (1999 ) and it successor resolutions including UNSCRs 1988 (2011) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida, ISIL (Da'esh) and the Taliban;
• UNSCR 1718 (2006) and its successor resolutions concerning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK); and
• UNSCR 2231 (2015) concerning Iran.

Pursuant to Section 18 of the Act , the NSSEC gave public notice of the Consolidated List. Simultaneously, it has issued an Explanatory Note on the implementation of United Nations Sanctions Measures which have been published in the Government Gazette of 5 October 2019. Both documents can be consulted here .

The Domestic Designation Regime

The NSSEC is responsible for designating persons domestically under UNSCR 1373 to combat terrorist financing. It maintains a website with publicly available information. As with the Consolidated List, the FIU disseminates the updates to domestic list. FSC Licensees must also regularly consult the newspapers for any notice which may be issued by the NSSEC and immediately act upon it.

The role of the FSC and the obligations of its Licensees

Individual supervisory authorities are responsible for supervising and enforcing compliance with targeted financial sanctions and proliferation financing obligations with regards to the reporting persons over which they exercise supervisory control or oversight.

The FSC is therefore required, under section 40(2) of the Act , to supervise and enforce compliance by its Licensees with the requirements imposed under the Act. The core issues for the FSC, as for other supervisory authorities, are:

• How well do Licensees apply the enhanced or specific measures for targeted financial sanctions relating to terrorist financing; and
• To what extent do Licensees understand, and comply with their obligations regarding targeted financial sanctions relating to financing of proliferation.

To this end, the systems and controls of Licensees must be adequate to enable them to meet these obligations.

What should Licensees do?

FSC Licensees should familiarize themselves with their legal obligations as related to targeted financial sanctions found in the Act , as well as the NSSEC’s Proliferation Financing Guidance , Public Notice and Explanatory Note and any other guidance which may be issued from time to time.

The FSC has also set out interpretive guidance for its Licensees on how to apply preventive measures and internal controls in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML CFT) in its Handbook, which is available here .

In addition, Licensees must have particular regard for the following matters relating to their targeted financial sanctions obligations.

Screening of clients against sanctions lists

Licensees should have effective, up-to-date systems to screen clients and transactions against the Consolidated List and NSSEC list, appropriate to the nature, size and risk of the Licensee’s business.

A Licensee’s screening system should enable the Licensee to maintain an up to date understanding of its clients through the life cycle of the client relationship. At the very least, screening should take place when establishing a new relationship, and subsequently at regular, but sufficiently frequent, intervals and upon trigger events (such when there is a change in directors or ownership) or when a UN or domestic sanctions list changes. It is good practice to carry out screening whenever a client’s identification data changes.

The provisions are applicable to persons and entities specifically designated on the lists, as well as those who are acting on behalf of or at the direction of designated persons or entities and/or those who are owned or controlled by them, directly or indirectly.

As a result, Licensees should not only focus on the names of persons and entities listed on UN sanctions lists, but also identify the persons and entities linked to them.

Each incoming and outgoing transaction should similarly be screened for a potential match with sanctions lists. Screening should be focused at a point in the transaction where detection of sanctions risk is actionable – where a transaction can be stopped and funds frozen if required – and before a potential violation occurs.

There is no obligation to have automatic screening software to comply with targeted financial sanctions obligations. Using the publicly available lists, which can be downloaded from the UN, FIU or the NSSEC websites, Licensees can manually screen their clients against the designated persons lists.

If the Licensee is a large institution, it will likely not be appropriate to screen manually given the scale of its business. Adequate records should be kept regardless of whether manual or automatic screening is used. The FSC expects that Licensees be able to evidence that clients have been screened against the Consolidated List and NSSEC list.

Licensees should also be wary of an over reliance on automated screening. Automated (third party) systems may not necessarily capture the domestic NSSEC list. Licensees also need to ensure that automated systems are adequately tested for accuracy, properly calibrated and that the parameters that are set for screening within those systems are appropriate for the nature and size of their business. The legal obligations and liability of Licensees are not abrogated simply because they may rely on third party automated screening systems.

The frequency of periodic screening should be appropriate for the particular business model, clients, and transaction volume of the Licensee. Licensees should consider whether screening on a weekly or even on a daily basis is appropriate. Weekly screening is unlikely to be adequate for many business models and in such cases, more frequent screening will be required.

The FSC encourages Licensees to take a conservative approach and screen frequently, given that a failure to fulfil targeted financial sanctions obligations may give rise to a criminal offence under sections 23(5) and/or 24(2) of the Act.

Where Licensees utilise automated systems, it is good practice for these systems to be able to make ‘fuzzy matches’, namely those that are able to identify similar or variant spellings of names, name reversals, digit rotations, character manipulation, and so forth, to ensure all related, connected persons and entities are captured in the screening.

Matches and escalation

An alert that is generated by a potential match might not, on its own, be an indication of sanctions risk. It should act as a trigger which can be confirmed or discounted with additional information gained through further investigation. The Licensee should maintain adequate records of these investigations.

Determining a true match can often prove challenging due to a range of variables including language, cultural nuances, spelling, abbreviations, and aliases. UN sanctions lists, as do others, contain other identifying information to assist in the identification of a true match or false positive.

Licensees should have adequate procedures for identifying, quickly, whether name matches are a true match and for freezing assets where this is appropriate. This procedure should cover for example, immediate freezing, alerting senior management, reporting to the NSSEC and the FSC, and making a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR).

Licensees should consider taking a conservative approach in determining whether to freeze assets and should have a low tolerance when reconciling matches in such instances.

The FSC also encourages Licensees to take a prudent approach in considering whether to freeze assets while they are in the process of ascertaining a match. A Licensee may be criminally liable should a designated person’s funds be moved while a Licensee awaits confirmation of a match.

As set out above, the process for identifying matches should capture the directors, beneficial owners of corporate customers and any third-party payees.

Freezing and prohibition on dealing with funds and assets

Licensees are required to immediately and without delay freeze the assets of designated persons. In other words, this means ceasing any dealings and securing the funds and other assets, including financial assets and economic resources, that are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the persons or entities designated by the UNSC or the NSSEC. This also encompasses the freezing of funds, other financial assets and economic resources of persons or entities acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, those designated by the UNSC or NSSEC.

Licensees must also ensure that any funds or other assets, including financial assets and economic resources, are not made available to or for the benefit of designated persons or entities, persons or entities owned or controlled by them, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction.

What this means in practice is that:

• Licensees are required to act without delay. Licensees are therefore under an obligation to take appropriate steps even if there is a there is a time lag by domestic authorities in circulating a notification to freeze;
• In particular, new freezes are required to be implemented immediately, and without prior notice to the person;
• Licensees must not close the account of any designated person identified as an existing client, as this could result in funds or economic resources being made available to the designated person;
• The obligation to report and freeze extends to attempted as well as future transactions. Where a transaction is attempted and monies or other assets have been passed to a Licensee with a view to completing the transaction, these monies or assets must not be handed back to the entity if the transaction is aborted following a match; and  
• The obligation to freeze covers funds and other assets e.g. non-cash assets such as wills, real estate deeds, boats, jewellery, corporate licenses etc. However, where assets are frozen, there is a requirement to maintain the value of such an asset.

  Unfreezing

FSC Licensees will be informed of a designation removal or unfreezing order in the same manner that they are informed of a new designation.

Exceptions and authorizations

In limited circumstances, certain designated persons may be granted exemptions from targeted financial sanction freezing and prohibitions. The exemptions allow for designated persons to access funds to pay for basic living expenses or extraordinary expenses, and to protect the rights of bona fide third parties. UNSCRs 1718 and 2231 also include considerations with regard to contracts, agreements or obligations that arose prior to the date on which accounts became subject to targeted financial sanctions. Guidance on these issues can be provided on a case by case basis to FSC Licensees by the NSSEC – see contact details below.

In the event that a true match with a listed/designated person is identified by an FSC Licensee, the match and any associated asset freezing should be reported immediately to the NSSEC and the FSC – see contact details below. The same report should be submitted to both competent authorities.

The reporting template can be accessed from the NSSEC website:

• Template for Reporting on Positive Match under section 25(2) of the United Sanctions Act 2019
• Template for Notification to the National Sanctions Secretariat under section 23(4) of the United Nations Sanctions Act 2019

An STR should also be filed with the FIU.

Other key points to note are that:

• Financial sanctions apply to all clients and all transactions, there is no minimum financial limit.
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) can be, but are not necessarily designated persons under targeted financial sanction regimes. The requirement to identify clients that are PEPs and the requirement to identify clients that are designated persons for targeted financial sanctions are separate obligations.
• The targeted financial sanctions regime is not the same as the FSC’s enforcement regime, which sanctions Licensee’s for non-compliance with their AML/CFT and targeted financial sanctions obligations.

Case studies pertaining to terrorist and proliferation financing abuse in non-bank sectors

Insurance Case Study: Billions No. 18 [1]

In October 2017, a tanker named Billions No. 18 (“Billions”) departed from Yeosu port in South Korea with a stated destination of Taichung in Taiwan. Shortly after departure, Billions turned off its Automatic Identification System (AIS) [2] tracking and conducted a ship-to-ship transfer of diesel to a North Korean-flagged vessel, Rye Song Gang 1 , in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. On 28 December 2017, the UN designated Billions for its involvement in a violation of UN sanctions requirements.

At the time of the violation, Billions sailed under a Panamanian flag and was owned by Bunker’s Taiwan Group Corporation (“BTGC”), registered in the British Virgin Islands. It was reinsured through London-based reinsurers, including its Protection and Indemnity coverage, which was provided by the West of England P&I Club, located in London. This insurance coverage remained valid until it was terminated as a result of its designation.

An investigation by the UN Panel of Experts into the Billions and its ownership had found that:

• Billions was part of a larger network of vessels involved in illicit North Korean shipping and trading;
• The sole shareholder of BTGC, Billions’ owner, was Shih-Hsien Chen (“Chen”), a Taiwanese citizen;
• Chen was the shareholder of another company, Billions Bunker Group Corporation (“BBGC”), registered in the Marshall Islands, which owns and operated Billions No. 88, another ship, which has also been suspected of engaging in illicit ship-to- ship transfer activities; and
• Chen is the director of Oceanic Enterprise Limited (“OEL”), another Marshall Islands-registered company.While Lighthouse Winmore was chartered by OEL, the vessel had a complex operational structure according to which it received instructions from BBGC, was managed by a company named Lighthouse Ship Management/Development in Guangzhou, China, but was owned by Win More Shipping, registered in Hong Kong. As regards insurance cover for Lighthouse Winmore, while this vessel’s owner held insurance for the hull of the ship, the charterer usually takes out charterer’s liability insurance to cover itself against operational risks. Therefore, even if the owner was unaware of what the charterer was doing, insurance cover for the ship would still be in its name.
• The UN thereafter discovered that Lighthouse Ship Management/Development was previously named Billions Great International Group Limited, suggesting a link to Chen’s other companies. Chen is therefore at the centre of a network involved with the operation of several vessels linked to North Korean sanctions evasion activities, and was able to operate these vessels due to the insurance coverage provided.
• In September 2017, OEL chartered Lighthouse Winmore, a vessel sailing under a Hong Kong flag. This vessel violated UN Security Council sanctions in October 2017 by conducting a ship-to-ship transfer of oil to the North Korean-flagged vessel Sam Jong 2 .

  Insurance Case Study: M.V. Pompei [3]

Somali pirates with links to terrorist group Al-Shabaab [4] hijacked the Belgian vessel Pompei on 18 April 2009. The Belgian government reportedly participated in negotiations for the Pompei’s release from the outset, which entailed approximately 160 telephone calls during which ransom payments were discussed. According to Belgian authorities, the ship’s insurance company actually paid the ransom. The ransom was paid via a money drop near the vessel. Shortly thereafter, the Pompei and hostages were freed. Belgian authorities later uncovered evidence that the individual who negotiated on behalf of the pirates had connections to Dubai.

During their investigation, Belgian authorities found bank account numbers and identification information related to entities within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They also identified satellite and cell phone numbers and a Hotmail account. Authorities believe that following the money drop at sea, the money was moved to a location in Somalia, transited through Djibouti and then transferred to the UAE via hawala transactions.

It further emerged that VicAm (Auckland) – in which one Geoffrey Taylor was the controlling shareholder until September 2009 – was also the sole nominal shareholder for more than 1,000 other companies formed in New Zealand.

Company Service Provider Case Study: Arms shipment seized by Thailand [5] [6]

On December 11, 2009, a former Soviet Air Force aircraft flying from North Korea to Iran stopped to refuel in Bangkok. The flight listed its cargo as spare parts for oil-drilling equipment. Instead police found 30 tonnes of explosives, rocket-propelled grenades and components for surface-to-air missiles, all being transported in breach of United Nations sanctions.

The issues giving rise to suspicions included the following:

• The aircraft had a long record of being used for illicit arms transfers. The aircraft had been operated since 2007 by various companies designated for sanctions by the Liberia Committee. In 2003, it was transferred to GST Aero, renamed East Wing around 2006 after being banned from flying into the EU (March 2006).
• A few weeks before the flight was impounded in Bangkok, its ownership was transferred to Overseas Cargo FZE, an entity based in the UAE. Overseas Cargo, in turn, leased the aircraft to Air West, an entity based in Georgia. Air West was used by its owner as a ghost operator to circumvent the EU ban on East Wing (April 2009) and the subsequent EU ban on all air carriers registered in Kazakhstan (July 2009). Air West had leased the aircraft to a New Zealand firm called SP Trading through a series of bank accounts in Estonia and New York.
• SP Trading had been incorporated only months earlier, on July 22, 2009, and appeared to have no other purpose. Its only shareholder was VicAm (Auckland), which shared an address with SP Trading at a rented Salvation Army-owned building in Auckland.
• SP Trading chartered the aircraft to Union Top Management (UTM), another shell entity based in Hong Kong created days prior to the flight whose purpose was to hide the identity of the parties involved. Incorporation documents indicate that the director of UTM was a male Spanish citizen who is also supposed to have signed the Charter Agreement with SP Trading on 4 December 2009. The Spanish citizen was untraceable.
• SP Trading for its part was registered by Geoffrey Taylor’s son, Michael Taylor, in the names of nominee directors at the request of a UK agent. The London-based company formation agent was acting on behalf of Iurii Lunov and Igor Karev-Popov [7] . SP Trading’s sole director was an employee of a Burger King fast-food restaurant, a Chinese national called Lu Zhang. Lu was the wife of an accountant who worked for Geoffrey Taylor. She later told New Zealand media she had accepted about NZ$20 (AU$14.80) for each of her many directorships.
• Among the VicAm (Auckland) stable of more than 1,000 other companies was Sumato Energy Group which had, with no prior history of such business, in late 2008 won a contract to ship 1 million barrels of Azerbaijani crude oil, worth $75 million. Another New Zealand firm, also with no history of doing such business, won a lucrative public service contract in Romania.
• In a press release issued in New Zealand by Ian Taylor – one of Geoffrey’s sons – explained that Geoffrey Taylor Group’s role was simply to incorporate and to act as a registered agent for SP Trading “at the request of one of our professional clients based in the United Kingdom.” It claimed that it was not responsible for and had no knowledge of what the company got up to.

Examples of enforcement actions and penalties for targeted financial sanctions breaches globally

Breaches of sanctions carry high reputational risks for jurisdictions. As a result, greater scrutiny has been placed on compliance with sanctions legislation in recent years. Below are brief case studies of some of the international sanctions breaches and the penalties imposed for non-compliance.

Example 1: Standard Chartered Bank – 2019

In April 2019, the London-based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) was ordered to pay $1.1bn by the US and UK authorities to settle allegations of poor money-laundering controls and for significant violations of US sanctions laws and regulations.

FCA decision notice

OFAC settlement agreement

Department of Justice statement

Example 2: British Arab Commercial Bank Plc – 2019

In September 2019, a London-based British Arab Commercial Bank plc (BACB), a commercial bank with no offices, business or presence under U.S jurisdiction, entered into $4,000,000 settlement agreement with OFAC for processing 72 apparent violations of the US Sudanese Sanctions Regulations totalling $190,700,000.

Civil penalties statement

Example 3: Telia Carrier UK Limited - 2019

In September 2019, OFSI issued a penalty notice of £146,341 to Telia Carrier UK Limited (Telia) for breaches of EU Syria sanctions regime, implemented in UK by the Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012. Telia had indirectly facilitated international telephone calls to SyriaTel, an entity designated under the above regime. This resulted in the company repeatedly making funds and economic resources indirectly available to the designated entity over an extended period of time.

OFSI report

Example 4: Travelex (UK) Ltd - 2019

In March 2019, the OFSI issued a monetary penalty against Travelex (UK) for a contravention of the EU Egypt financial sanctions regime.

Example 5: UniCredit Bank AG -2019

UniCredit Bank AG, a financial institution headquartered in München, Germany and a subsidiary of the UniCredit Group, agreed with OFAC to a settlement amount of $553,380,759 to settle its potential civil liability for 2,158 apparent violations of primarily the US Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations.

Example 6: Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation -2019

Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, a telecommunications corporation established in the People’s Republic of China, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, as well as ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (ZTE) agreed to settle their potential civil liability for 251 apparent violations of the Iranian sanctions regime in the amount of $100,871,266.

Example 7: Royal Bank of Scotland Group -2016

In August 2010, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) fined members of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBSG) £5.6m for failing to have adequate systems and controls in place to prevent breaches of UK financial sanctions. RBSG failed to adequately screen their customers and payments against the Consolidated List.

FSA decision notice

Example 8: Barclays Plc -2016

In 2016, Barclays Bank Plc (Barclays), a financial institution headquartered in London, agreed to remit $2,485,890 to settle with OFAC regarding its potential civil liability for 159 apparent violations of the US Zimbabwe sanctions regime, failing to identify beneficial owners of their customers.

Example 9: HSBC 2012

In 2012, HSBC had to pay a $1.9bn (£1.4bn) fine for helping drug cartels launder money in Mexico and for contravening sanctions to do business with Iran. Alongside the payout, HSBC agreed a five-year deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the US Department of Justice under which it promised to clean up its act. This DPA was allowed to expire in 2017.

FSC Licensees should contact the NSSEC for all enquiries relating to asset freezing or other financial sanctions, including guidance on exemptions or authorization requests, or to report a true match.

• The NSSEC website: nssec.govmu.org ;
• Email - [email protected] ; or
• Telephone: +230 201 1264 or 201 1366.

For reports to be made to the FSC, Financial Institutions may send these to the FSC at [email protected] .

The FSC is the integrated regulator in Mauritius for the financial services sector other than banking, and global business.

© 2020 Financial Services Commission, Mauritius

Disclaimer      

[1] Source: https://rusi.org/sites/default/files/20180710_underwriting_proliferation_web.pdf

[2] An AIS system transmits the position of a vessel, and any vessel engaged in international voyages must have its AIS activated for the duration of its voyage.

[3] Source: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/organised%20maritime%20piracy%20and%20related%20kidnapping%20for%20ransom.pdf

[4] https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/terrorist-illicit-finance/Terrorist-Finance-Tracking/Documents/Final%20Updated%20TFTP%20Brochure%20%288-5-11%29.pdf

[5] https://undocs.org/S/2013/337

[6] https://www.icij.org/investigations/offshore/geoffrey-taylor/

[7] Iurii Lunov and Igor Karev-Popov, both Ukranian nationals are reported as being involved in North Korea-related arms deals.

MAURITIUS, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CLOSE THEIR BORDERS

Flight Centre would like to advise their customers that Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand have become the latest countries to close their borders to foreign visitors.

Effective 19 March 2020, Mauritius will close its borders to all foreign nationals. Three people in the country have tested positive for COVID-19. All passengers, including transits, will not be permitted to enter the country for a period of 14 days. 

Effective 19 March 2020, Australia will close its borders to all foreign nationals.

Effective midnight 19 March 2020, New Zealand will close its borders to foreign nationals.

Kenya, Canada and a host of other countries have also closed their borders to foreign visitors.

The South African Government has extended its Travel Ban for high-risk countries to include Switzerland and France. Currently, destinations identified as being high-risk in terms of COVID-19 are Iran, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, South Korea, China, Germany, US and the UK. Medium-risk destinations highlighted are Singapore, Hong Kong and Portugal. Returning South Africans from all these countries will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and only get tested should they show any symptoms of COVID-19.

South Africans are advised to postpone all non-essential foreign travel. All non-essential domestic travel is discouraged. The situation is evolving so rapidly that Flight Centre urges all customers to contact their travel expert with up to date information regarding any confirmed travel bookings.

Flight Centre reiterates its commitment to assisting and re-accommodating affected travellers. Travel experts are contacting all customers with bookings to affected regions to assist with rebooking and rescheduling their travel.

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There’s no need to be rude. I’m worried about our honeymoon. We’ve already postponed our wedding once.

I agree. No need to be rude. A lot of people have spent large amounts of money ok this holiday and we are currently left in limbo.

We also booked for April. This will be the fourth time we have rebooked.

I am just going to wait and see what happens next year.

Hi Catherine, things can change- in four months. Don't give up. I hope you'll be able to go and enjoy your honeymoon.

We are also booked for April. Let's hope we can all go and maybe this awful virus will be under control. Fingers crossed Catherine.

I'm going on the 30th April all been well, the bans are precautionary and will be lifted in the new year.

I want to say stay positive(but not with covid!) . XX

The only certain thing is that no one will be able to let you know what is going to happen in 4 months time. Ultimately things can change within days - as we are seeing now. This time last week we knew nothing of Omicron.

The most important thing financially is that your honeymoon/holiday is covered should it be cancelled.

I'm not sure why you say you cannot postpone it again, you may not have any choice with your honeymoon/holiday. Getting married is more than just the day itself and a honeymoon/celebration can be whenever - it doesn't have to coincide.

The hotel allowed us to change dates 7 times as well.

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Masks: Not required

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• Passengers who have tested positive for Covid-19 within 7 days prior to departure are not permitted to enter Mauritius.

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