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Can you bring cash to Mauritius?

Short answer
Allowed, declaration may be required

  • Cash

    allowed, declaration may be required

    There's no limit on how much you can bring in or take out. Anyone entering, in transit or leaving Mauritius with more than Rs 500,000 (or its equivalent in foreign currency) in cash, bearer negotiable instruments, precious stones and metals including gold, diamonds and jewellery, or other high-value goods such as works of art, must declare it to Customs, online or on the Currency Declaration Form, stating where the money came from and what it's for.

    Also covers: cash, currency, money, rupees, mur, traveller's cheques, gold, jewellery

    Source Mauritius Revenue Authority — FAQs Travellers: How much cash can I bring into Mauritius?Checked against the source on 2026-10-25

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