Another exotic location is opening to UAE travellers

iStock [For illustration]

Mauritius will start welcoming tourists again from July 15, under a phased reopening plan.

Fully vaccinated travelers can enjoy a resort holiday on the Indian Ocean island during the first phase of reopening (July 15 to September 30).

Holidaymakers will be able to enjoy facilities within their chosen resort premises, including the swimming pool and beach.

If guests stay over 14 days and have negative PCR tests during their stay in the resort, they will be able to explore the island’s other attractions.

However, for shorter stays, they may leave the resort earlier and travel back home. A list of pre-approved COVID-19 safe resorts will be available here from June 20.

Travellers to Mauritius aged 18 years or over must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

They must undergo a PCR test between 5 and 7 days before departure and a negative result is required to travel to the island.

Travellers will also have a PCR test on arrival at the airport in Mauritius and on day 7 and 14 of their resort holiday, as applicable.

For Phase 2, from October 1, 2021, vaccinated travellers will be allowed entry without restrictions upon presentation of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure.

However, unvaccinated travellers will be subject to 14 days in-room quarantine until further notice.

 

More from Business

  • Aviation sector contributes $4.1 trillion to global economy

    The UAE's Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), on Monday emphasised the aviation sector's critical role in the global economy, noting that it accounts for 12 to 13 per cent of GDP in some countries and supports millions of jobs worldwide.

  • Paris AI summit draws world leaders

    World leaders and technology executives are convening in Paris on Monday to discuss how to safely embrace artificial intelligence at a time of mounting resistance to red tape that businesses say stifles innovation.

  • 16% growth in new economic licences in Abu Dhabi during 2024

    The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), which develops and regulates the business sector, on Monday revealed significant growth in business licences and compliance indicators in the Emirate's mainland and non-financial economic free zones during 2024.

  • DEWA updates billing on water consumption

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will adopt the cubic metre as the standard unit for measuring water consumption starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.

  • UAE, Japan to complete CEPA by end of year

    The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has said negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.