BIOT consultation for a Marine Protected Area
The British Government has launched a public consultation to assess the possibility of transforming BIOT (Chagos Archipelago) as a Marine Protected Area. Find out how you can contribute by clicking here.
Disruption because of system upgrade
Our computer system will go through an upgrade next week. This may cause some disruption. Click here to find out more.
New arrangements for passport services in Port Louis
The British High Commission in Port Louis will not produce British passports as from September 2009.
Find out more.
UK in Mauritius
Welcome to British High Commission in Mauritius. The British High Commission represents the British Government in its relations with the Mauritian Government and promotes British interests in Mauritius.
Visa forms
If you wish to apply for a visa, you can find the forms required to do so from the 'How to Apply' page.
Registering with the BHC
British Citizens living in Mauritius or visiting the Island are advised to register with us.
Decrease in Consular and Passport fees
Visa and consular fees have changed as from the 2 October 2009. Please visit our Visa and Help for British Nationals section for more information.
LATEST NEWS
Human Rights resolution on Iran
20 November 2009
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Change of Ambassador to Mozambique
20 November 2009
Mr Anthony Shaun Cleary has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Mr Andrew Soper.
Mauritius
British High Commission, Port Louis, Mauritius
British High Commission
Les Cascades Building
Edith Cavell Street
Port Louis
PO Box 1063
Port Louis
Telephone:
(230) 202 9400
Fax:(230) 202 9408
(230) 202 9407 Consular/Visa
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0345-1145
Fri: 0345-0930
Local Time : GMT + 4 (Mauritius is normally 1 hour ahead of Comoros, but since the introduction of daylight saving time in Mauritius, there is 2 hours of a difference from November to March).
Out of hours, the Mauritius High Commission will give contact number.
