Travel & international · Checked 2026-10-03
Apostille (legalise) a Mauritian document for use abroad
An apostille proves a Mauritian public document is genuine so that other Hague Convention countries accept it (studies, jobs, marriage, residence abroad).
| Who can apply | Anyone presenting a Mauritian public document abroad: civil status certificates, Certificate of Character, degrees, notarised documents. |
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| Authority | Prime Minister’s Office: Home Affairs Division |
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| Online | No |
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| How long it takes | 2 working days |
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| Valid for | Lasts as long as the receiving country accepts the underlying document (some want documents issued within 3-6 months). |
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Fees
| Civil status-type documents: citizens | Rs 100 per document |
| Civil status-type documents: non-citizens | Rs 500 per document |
| Other documents | Rs 500 per document |
Documents to bring
- The original document to be apostilled
- Your ID
Steps
- Check the receiving country is an Apostille Convention member.
- Get a recent original of the document (e.g. a new birth certificate extract).
- Submit it at the New Government Centre, 2nd floor, weekdays 09:00-15:00.
- Pay the fee.
- Collect it two working days later, 10:00-14:00.
Where to go
- Prime Minister’s Office: Home Affairs (Apostille)
New Government Centre, 2nd Floor, Port Louis
Tel: 201 3587
Submit Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00 · collect 10:00-14:00
Common problems
- Photocopies or uncertified private documents are refused: some must first be certified by the issuing body or a notary.
Tips
- Get several originals apostilled at once if you are applying to multiple universities or employers.
