Mauritius, explained for Swiss travellers and investors

Entry, money, driving, health and where to stay. Everything that differs from home, in one place, before you book the flight.

What changes between Switzerland and Mauritius

	Switzerland	Mauritius
Time	CET / CEST	UTC+4, no daylight saving: 2 hours ahead in summer, 3 in winter
Currency	Swiss franc (CHF)	Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Driving	Right-hand traffic	Left-hand traffic
Languages	German, French, Italian, Romansh	English and French widely used, Creole in daily life
Power	230 V, type J plug	230 V, type C, D and G plugs: bring an adapter

The guide

Entry and passports
What Swiss citizens need to arrive and how long you can stay.
Flights from Switzerlandin progress
Routes from Zurich, Geneva and Basel, and how long they take.
Best time to visit
Seasons, cyclone period, and which coast is calm when.
North, west, east or south
Which region suits beaches, hiking, nightlife or quiet.
Money and phones
Cards, cash, tipping, and cheap data without Swiss roaming bills.
Getting around
Driving on the left, car rental, taxis, buses and the metro.
Health and insurance
Vaccinations, water, pharmacies and travel insurance.
Swiss on the islandin progress
Embassy contacts, Swiss-run places and German-speaking guides.
Activities and toursbooking soon
Diving, catamaran trips, hikes and guided days out.
Rent or buy propertycoming later
Long-term rentals, holiday homes and what foreign buyers need to know.
Investing and residencycoming later
Property schemes for foreigners, residence permits and setting up a company.
Taxes and bankingcoming later
Tax basics for non-residents, how they relate to Swiss taxes, and opening an account.

Book activitiescoming soon
Hand-picked tours and experiences, with booking on this site. Swiss-friendly guides and German or French speaking options.
Property on Mauritiuscoming later
Rentals for longer stays and listings for buyers, with clear information on the rules for foreigners.