Get or renew a Mauritian passport
The Mauritian passport lets citizens travel abroad and prove their citizenship.
| Who can apply | Mauritian citizens (adults and minors). Apply abroad through the nearest Mauritian embassy or high commission. |
|---|---|
| Authority | Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) |
| Online | Partly: forms can be downloaded; you apply and give biometrics in person. |
| How long it takes | Not published: ask at the counter; track your application on 214 1521 |
| Valid for | 10 years for adults; 5 years for under-16s (reported) |
Fees
| Adult passport | Rs 700 |
| Under 16, aged 55+, or person with a disability | Rs 400 |
| Endorsement | Rs 100 |
| Certificate of Identity | Rs 300 |
| Lost/damaged: first time | Rs 5,000 |
| Lost/damaged: second time | Rs 15,000 (+ Rs 15,000 for each further loss) |
Documents to bring
- Completed form in CAPITAL letters, black ink
- Recent computerised birth certificate
- National Identity Card
- Previous passport (for a renewal)
- Marriage certificate or change-of-name deed if your name has changed
- Minors: parents’ consent and IDs as set out on the form
Steps
- Get form PF 136 / 136A and fill it in in CAPITALS with black ink.
- Gather your documents and two compliant photos.
- Submit at the Sterling House office in Port Louis or a sub-office.
- Pay at the cashier and keep the receipt.
- Track your passport (214 1521 · pio_tracking@govmu.org) and collect it in person.
Where to go
- Passport and Immigration Office: Main office
Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
Tel: 260 2073, 5727 6619 (hotline)
Mon-Fri 08:45-12:00 & 12:45-16:00 · Sat 08:45-12:00 (cashier: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 & 12:45-14:30, Sat 09:00-11:30) - PIO sub-offices at Police Divisional HQs
Piton 264 9808 · Flacq 401 1339 · Moka 433 6113 · Rose Hill 467 4409 · Curepipe 674 3113 · Rose Belle 627 4317 · Abercrombie
Tel:
Collection 14:30-16:00
Common problems
- Photos that are too old, too small or on a dark background are rejected.
- Name spelling differs between birth certificate and NIC: fix this first at Civil Status.
- Arriving after the cashier closes (14:30 on weekdays).
Tips
- Go early in the morning; the cashier closes earlier than the office.
- Travelling soon? Ask the counter about urgent processing: it is not published, so ask and bring proof of travel.