Legal & justice · Checked 2026-10-03
Get a Certificate of Character (police clearance)
States whether you have a criminal record in Mauritius. Employers, universities, visa offices and licensing bodies ask for it.
| Who can apply | Anyone aged 18+ who lives or has lived in Mauritius, citizens and non-citizens, and companies (for directors). |
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| Authority | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (issues it) · Mauritius Police Force (receives applications) |
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| Online | Yes: ecertificateofcharacter.govmu.org |
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| How long it takes | 2 to 6 weeks |
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| Valid for | No legal expiry, but most employers and embassies want one issued within 3-6 months |
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Fees
| Certificate | Rs 100 |
| Each additional copy | Rs 50 |
| Company | Rs 300 |
Documents to bring
- Computerised A4 birth certificate
- National Identity Card (passport for non-citizens)
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Change-of-name deed, if applicable
- Proof of residence
Steps
- Apply online with MauPass (quickest) or go to a Police DHQ.
- Upload or show your documents.
- Pay the fee.
- Wait 2-6 weeks; you are notified when ready.
- Print the online certificate on plain white A4 paper, or collect it.
- Need it abroad? Get it apostilled.
Where to go
- Any Police Divisional Headquarters
Police Divisional Headquarters (DHQ): Piton 264 1320 · Rose Hill 467 4408 · Flacq 401 4329 · Moka 432 0975 · Rose Belle 627 4317 · Curepipe 674 2922 · Port Louis South 211 8917 · Port Louis North 217 1154 · Rodrigues 831 1536
Tel:
Mon-Fri 08:45-14:30 · Sat 08:45-11:00
Common problems
- Birth certificate is not the computerised A4 version.
- Name on birth certificate and NIC differ (married names).
Tips
- Apply online: you avoid two trips to the DHQ.
- Start at least 6 weeks before your deadline.
