Scotland Homecoming
Scotland is hosting its first Homecoming Year to mark the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Find out more on the programme and activities to mark this event.
Bilateral relations
Bilateral relations between Mauritius and the United Kingdom are friendly and substantive. The relationship is underpinned by long-established academic and professional links and a small number of scholarship grants.
Human Rights in Burma
June 19 was the 64th birthday of imprisoned Burma leader Aung San suu Kyi. We are backing the campaign www.64forsuu.org where you can post messages in support of her plight. Also see our latest position on human rights in Burma.
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 3 June 2009. Please visit our Visa and Help for British Nationals section for more information.
LATEST NEWS
A united message to Burma on human rights abuses
3 July 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Burma today calling for the release of pro democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi and to send a united international message to Burma on human rights abuses.
Reports that British Embassy staff in Iran may face trial
3 July 2009
Following news that remarks by Ayatollah Jannati suggest some of our local staff in Iran may face trial, Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, stressed that 'we are urgently seeking clarification from the appropriate Iranian authorities'.
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.
